The Skier's Edge Experiment - Let's see if Grassi21 can catch up to the pack?

[MAD777]

Grassi21

Have you tried the Skier's Edge with the slope simulator yet or are you getting comfortable with the machine first without the simulator.

I would probably start out with the basics and add the complexity later to protect my tush.

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by MAD777

Grassi21

Have you tried the Skier's Edge with the slope simulator yet or are you getting comfortable with the machine first without the simulator.

I would probably start out with the basics and add the complexity later to protect my tush.

You hit the nail on the head. The slope simulator is just sitting in the box. It crossed my mind today but then I did the math. I only have 6 days on the machine so far. All in good time..

[tjf67]

So what going on with the edge? Is it now the most expensive cloth hanger you have ever purchased?

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by tjf67

So what going on with the edge? Is it now the most expensive cloth hanger you have ever purchased?

Edit: Yeah, I've been bad about updating my log.

Hell no! I was just about to jump on it for 10 minutes for a little warm-up before night skiing tonight.

I've been on the Edge just 2 or 3 times per week. It would be more but I've been getting out on real snow 1 or 2 days a week for the last few weeks. My conditioning, balance, and core/leg strength are the best they have been in a long time. I just started skiing moguls so adjusting the machine to a narrow stance has helped me prepare/train for the bumps. I usually start out with the stance (stance ranges from 1 being the most narrow and 7 or 8 being the widest) at setting 2 for 5 minutes, bump it out to setting 3 for 5 minutes, and wrap up with setting 4 for 10 - 15 minutes. My wife loves it also. She is prego so it has helped her deal with the skiing jones this season. She amazes me. She rocks the thing for 35 - 45 minutes 3 or 4 times a week. There are three things I've purchased since we've been married that at first she was like WTF and now loves them. They are XM Radio, Tivo, and now the Skier's Edge. Towards the end of the season I plan on lowering the resistance and upping my duration to prepare for lacrosse season. Oh yeah, I've also dropped 5 lbs in the past 10 days or so (but a portion of that is due to modifying my diet).

[drjeff]

Originally Posted by Grassi21

There are three things I've purchased since we've been married that at first she was like WTF and now loves them. They are XM Radio, Tivo, and now the Skier's Edge.

Substitute Sirius for XM and throw in High def cable service and a Plasma TV and I can say the same thing too!

Now if I could just convince my wife that my Patriots season tickets belong in that category too, I'd be all set!

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by drjeff

Substitute Sirius for XM and throw in High def cable service and a Plasma TV and I can say the same thing too!

Now if I could just convince my wife that my Patriots season tickets belong in that category too, I'd be all set!

The key is to find something that she can enjoy too.

[Grassi21]

OK so it looks like I'm checking in every two weeks.

I started playing with the width of my stance. I moved the pedals all the way in to setting 1. Good stuff. This narrow stance will really help in the moguls. I understand why it happens, but that narrow stance really throws off your balance. But that's why we bought the machine. I start at setting 1 and crank for 2 - 5 minutes, move it to setting 2 for 2 - 5 minutes, same with setting 3, at setting 4, 5, for 5 minutes each, and finally setting 6, 7 for 2 minutes each. It's interesting to feel the difference from setting to setting. I can see how each stance would work in a certain situation on the hill.

Just today I slapped on the slope simulator. It adjust rom 0 degrees to 3, 6, and 13 degrees. It goes forward and back (ex. 3 degrees front and 3 degrees back and so on). I only messed with it for 2 or 3 minutes since I just did about 20 minutes moving through the stances. I need to reread the instructions. I'm not sure if you have to lean into it or try to balance the pedal so that its level. Mad777, any advice?

[MAD777]

Good question!

I am clueless. Logically, I could make an argument either way!

Sloping the toes down would simulate the mountain but, that's not really the way we ski.

Sloping the toes upward would simulate our stance in ski boots, ie., pressuring our shins against the front of the boot.

If it's not clear in the instructions, I would email the company. Also, does the machine come with a video?

Keep up the good excercise. With these recent temperatures the snow should stay around until July! (Feast or famine).

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by MAD777

Good question!

I am clueless. Logically, I could make an argument either way!

Sloping the toes down would simulate the mountain but, that's not really the way we ski.

Sloping the toes upward would simulate our stance in ski boots, ie., pressuring our shins against the front of the boot.

If it's not clear in the instructions, I would email the company. Also, does the machine come with a video?

Keep up the good excercise. With these recent temperatures the snow should stay around until July! (Feast or famine).

No video. I'll e-mail the company and report back.

[ALLSKIING]

Still working out in this?