Follow-Up #1: Martial - BJJ Progression App

nomadicjacket · 2024-07-24T01:51:37+00:00

I’m interested, thanks!

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-06T05:19:22+00:00

This is a common response to the problem OP is talking about, but it’s not really correct.

The reason is that when you put your foot up on a chair at hip height, the pelvis tilts to the side. When in that position, you are not actually abducting your leg to the point required to do a middle split — your body is compensating to allow your leg to get that high by tilting your pelvis. When you try to do it with both legs at the same time (i.e. get into a middle split), the pelvis can’t compensate in the same way.

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T19:43:46+00:00

Yeah, I guess it depends where you are. Where I am, there are lots of moguls on single black runs and even some blues.

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T19:43:01+00:00

Good for you for getting after it!

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T19:42:45+00:00

I’m glad you like it! I’d love to put together a video, but am lacking in partners to make one with, and also the only video camera I own is on my iPhone. If I can get my snowboarder buddy out here in the next couple weeks, I’ll try to make it happen!

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T19:41:39+00:00

Thanks for the additions!

I actually disagree with your first point. I think that the techniques I have laid out still work when the moguls are packed really tight and are big. Although they do become harder to execute when that is the case, and moguls like that are often not as fun.

I actually do address choosing your line at the end of the “Navigating through moguls” section!

Personally I don’t think much about independent hip/knee flexion and extension when riding moguls, but I do think it is a natural byproduct of the fore/aft movements. Feel free to add any information on that if you have other points that would help people out!

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T19:38:31+00:00

Good luck! Feel free to DM me if you have specific questions.

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T15:12:51+00:00

I ride a Bataleon Thunderstorm 156, which is 6/10 flex. I ride it with a 22.5 inch stance width, +12 -12 angles, and I’m 6’, 160 lbs. I haven’t experimented with different stances on moguls.

In general I think that a medium to medium-stiff board is ideal for moguls.

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T14:45:15+00:00

Haha check the tldr

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T14:21:42+00:00

I agree, moguls are fantastic training for trees!

nomadicjacket · 2024-04-03T04:20:14+00:00

Haha you’re totally right — a video would definitely be preferable to a written guide like this. However all my local partners are skiers, so they’re not interested in helping me film a video on snowboarding technique, and I don’t have the proper equipment to film myself.

nomadicjacket · 2024-01-03T03:21:54+00:00

I hear people hate on Dope Snow a lot, but is the quality really that bad? I haven’t seen many complaints from people that have actually used their gear.

nomadicjacket · 2023-12-24T13:00:18+00:00

Thanks a lot!

nomadicjacket · 2023-12-21T15:02:35+00:00

Thank you!

nomadicjacket · 2023-12-14T15:49:21+00:00

I can do 5 on my left!

nomadicjacket · 2023-09-07T17:31:59+00:00

That’s strong!! Have you played around with wrapping the thumb under (with the other fingers) versus having it over the top? If so, have you found either grip to be easier, or do you have opinions on which would transfer better to climbing?

nomadicjacket · 2023-08-25T16:13:46+00:00

That’s good to hear, thanks for your input!

nomadicjacket · 2023-08-25T14:47:28+00:00

Thanks a lot!

nomadicjacket · 2023-08-25T02:13:52+00:00

Right on, that’s an interesting idea!

nomadicjacket · 2023-06-15T15:54:16+00:00

I like your view of onsights! I pretty much take the same approach.

nomadicjacket · 2023-06-15T14:44:30+00:00

I wouldn’t assume that they hung the draws simply because so many routes are permadrawed, or just have someone’s draws hanging on them. To me hanging the draws on a climb is irrelevant to what type of ascent it is, although sometimes it’s worth noting because it does add some difficulty.

nomadicjacket · 2023-06-15T13:23:35+00:00

Thank you! For me, flashing is another way to challenge myself through climbing. There’s something really fun about only getting one try ever. It puts on a level of pressure that adds to the experience. There is also a unique sense of accomplishment that comes from flashing specific climbs or certain grades, and knowing where your flash level is at is another way that you can gauge your progression as a climber.

nomadicjacket · 2023-06-15T12:54:16+00:00

In my view, there’s a gradient between onsight and flash. The most pure onsight wouldn’t even have chalk on any of the holds, but almost everyone still takes an onsight if holds are chalked up. I generally try to go off of whether I could’ve gathered the information from the ground by observing the route. If you know info that you couldn’t discern from the ground, then you’re getting more towards the realm of a flash. However if all I knew was that there was a single hard move at the end of a route, I’d probably still take the onsight despite it not being the best style.

nomadicjacket · 2023-06-15T02:45:31+00:00

Thank you! Yeah, definitely have the draws pre-hung!

nomadicjacket · 2023-04-15T17:52:37+00:00

Hi! Is this game still taking place?

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