stare it down

[2knees]

Originally Posted by BushMogulMaster

I used to spend a lot of time surveying lines. Not anymore. Although picking a line is important, too many bumpers spend too much time on it. The biggest problem with planning out more than your first 2 or 3 turns is this: if you miss one of those turns, you're completely out of rhythm and essentially screwed (to use a technical term ).

My theory is, pick your general line and ski the line. Don't let the terrain dictate where you turn. If you're a proficient bump skier, then you should be able to ski straight down the fall line, regardless of the irregularity of the bumps or the depth of the troughs. So I just pick a line instead of staring trying to plan my turns. Just absorb whatever is in the path.

I hear you bmm. As i said, its the first pass i like to take a real long look at. After that, i'll make alterations to my line as i re-hit run, but i dont spend much time looking at it after the initial survey.

Personally, i dont get apprehensive the longer i look at a bump run. so i guess that varies by skier, as others have stated the need to just go right at it.

[Greg]

I usually just line up the first 3 to 5 bumps and then figure it out as I go. Of course if there's a long line that's very obvious, I head for it.

[Marc]

I tend to eye feck moguls far too much. I do that with tricky MTB lines or stunts as well. I usually end up psyching myself out. That or saying "ah, funk it," go for it, and then hurt myself somehow.

[highpeaksdrifter]

Originally Posted by Greg

I usually just line up the first 3 to 5 bumps and then figure it out as I go. Of course if there's a long line that's very obvious, I head for it.

Me too. I compete in masters bump contests twice a year. For those I study quite a bit. I'm not sure why cause I usually change on the run(s) down either out of necessity or spur of the moment.

[dmc]

I scope out the first 8 or so... So i can get a rythm going...
Then i used to tap my poles 3 times and GO...

Bump skiing is a blast...

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by highpeaksdrifter

Me too. I compete in masters bump contests twice a year. For those I study quite a bit. I'm not sure why cause I usually change on the run(s) down either out of necessity or spur of the moment.

What tricks do you typically do in the masters bump contests and where are they..I'd love to compete in moguls..

[highpeaksdrifter]

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

What tricks do you typically do in the masters bump contests and where are they..I'd love to compete in moguls..

I do it at WF and Gore. I really don't have any tricks, I just try to get high and do a split. I'm going to try to work in a twister. I'd like to learn to do a 360, but everytime I think I have the sack to try I chicken out.

In my group (over 50) you don't need alot of tricks to be competitive. You'd be suprised at how many young guys just go off the kickers and just tuck or split.

You should try it, its a blast. Always an awards party after too.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by highpeaksdrifter

I do it at WF and Gore. I really don't have any tricks, I just try to get high and do a split. I'm going to try to work in a twister. I'd like to learn to do a 360, but everytime I think I have the sack to try I chicken out.

In my group (over 50) you don't need alot of tricks to be competitive. You'd be suprised at how many young guys just go off the kickers and just tuck or split.

You should try it, its a blast. Always an awards party after too.

Would some sort of grab thrown in with a spread eagle improve points??? I'm not comfortable with 360s..is it timed???

[Greg]

GSS - head up to the mighty Sundown if this comes to pass:

Potential Southern New England Amateur Mogul Competition at Ski Sundown

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by Greg

GSS - head up to the mighty Sundown if this comes to pass:

Potential Southern New England Amateur Mogul Competition at Ski Sundown

That would be a good stopover on the way to VT,,,Sundown is near I-91 right???