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

[Grassi21]

I finally did it. My wife gave me the nod to purchase The Skier's Edge. I'm calling it an early X-Mas/Early 30th B-Day present. I ordered the Big Mountain Series with the adjustable RPM platform. The order was placed today and the expected delivery date is 12/26.

I have always been curious about this machine and there have been a number of threads on this topic. My goal is to create a log of my experiences and progress with this machine. And if no one reads this thread it will be my little journal to keep tabs on my progress.

I see guys like JimG, HPD, Greg, River and the rest of the crew ripping up the mountain and I want to get there. This is going to be my way to bridge the gap and get the most out of this sport that I have fallen for. I am a realist and know that this machine won't be a magic "heal-all." But the conditioning and muscle memory will make my practice on the snow much more effective.

I'll make my substantial post once the machine arrives.

[andyzee]

I told my wife about your purchase, her response, "Where's he live?"

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by andyzee

I told my wife about your purchase, her response, "Where's he live?"

We live just around the corner from the extremely challenging and treacherous Woodbury SKi Area.

[skidbump]

Yes right buy the giagantic retirement condo village...we know where u r

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by skidbump

Yes right buy the giagantic retirement condo village...we know where u r

Southbury has three things, farms, large new constructions, and retirement condos. I have to drive past the highest concentration of condos and man is it frustrating.

[JimG.]

Chris is hooked.

Love it when I see someone relatively new to the sport falling head over heels.

Go for it.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by JimG.

Chris is hooked.

Totally. It is cool to see someone just starting out as enthusiastic as him. Because of that you will likely progress quickly. Keep at it, Chris!

Re: Skier's Edge. I'd like to get something that mimics A&E in the bumps. They have one called the Powder/Mogul Master which is "tailored specifically for those who ski, or want to learn to ski, long deep powder runs and steep bump runs with confidence and control." Not sure how something can replicate the motion of "long deep powder runs" and "steep bump runs" all in the same machine. Maybe replicating the motion is not the goal? Anyone have this version? Comments?

[ctenidae]

I'm like to get something that mimics A&E in the bumps

I think jumping up and down on a picnic table does that, too.

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by Greg

Totally. It is cool to see someone just starting out as enthusiastic as him. Because of that you will likely progress quickly. Keep at it, Chris!

Re: Skier's Edge. I'd like to get something that mimics A&E in the bumps. They have one called the Powder/Mogul Master which is "tailored specifically for those who ski, or want to learn to ski, long deep powder runs and steep bump runs with confidence and control." Not sure how something can replicate the motion of "long deep powder runs" and "steep bump runs" all in the same machine. Maybe replicating the motion is not the goal? Anyone have this version? Comments?

The powder/mogul master is one platform. It has a really narrow stance. I went with the RPM platform which adjusts to 8 different stance positions. The RPM is a quick change platform that removes the need to have different platforms for steeps, bumps, etc. I'm really interested to see how well this training translates to the real slopes.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Grassi21

I'm really interested to see how well this training translates to the real slopes.

I haven't used one, but like most things, I'd imagine there's no substitute for the real thing. So get out on the snow as much as possible - it's all about the miles! However, with that said, I imagine these are good for a fun cardio workout and probably does help increase your turn speed.