What's the single best...

scharny · Nov 5, 2007, 8:52 AM

Don't be afraid to point your skis down the mountain, not across it.

severine · Nov 5, 2007, 8:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mildcat

Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.

Better off Dead (1985)

Priceless

highpeaksdrifter · Nov 5, 2007, 9:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wa-loaf

Hand position. Anytime I get out of position for whatever reason I drive my hands down in front of me and it usually pulls everything together.

Me too.

**Greg** · Nov 5, 2007, 9:23 AM

While hand position has been a big one for me, probably the single best tip was given to me by JimG. at Hunter in December 2004 and that was to get out as many days as possible. I got in 25 days that season. 21 the next (second daughter was born that January) and 34 days in last season. Pretty good considering we have two little ones at home. Aiming for 30-40 this season. It's all about the miles.

reefer · Nov 5, 2007, 9:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

While hand position has been a big one for me, probably the single best tip was given to me by JimG. at Hunter in December 2004 and that was to get out as many days as possible. I got in 25 days that season. 21 the next (second daughter was born that January) and 34 days in last season. Pretty good considering we have two little ones at home. Aiming for 30-40 this season. It's all about the miles.

I agree. Practice practice practice. Ski ski ski. And when you go, make it a day, at least (6) hours of skiing. None of this 10-3 with a break for lunch. This way you can improve on so many levels in different types of conditions. It seems every day out in New England is different than the last, and takes slight adjustments. This can be broken down even further into morning/afternoon which can often be two different types of skiing experiences in the same day!

**Greg** · Nov 5, 2007, 9:56 AM

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Originally Posted by reefer

I agree. Practice practice practice. Ski ski ski. And when you go, make it a day, at least (6) hours of skiing. None of this 10-3 with a break for lunch. This way you can improve on so many levels in different types of conditions. It seems every day out in New England is different than the last, and takes slight adjustments. This can be broken down even further into morning/afternoon which can often be two different types of skiing experiences in the same day!

Right on. I try to ski longer days when I can. Even for my night sessions this year, I'm going to aim for a full 4 hours. Might only be 3 most of the time, but 6-10pm is the goal.

tcharron · Nov 5, 2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by orsonab

...skiing tip anybody ever gave you?

It wasn't really a ski tip, really, but..

When you doing it as a family event, make sure the kids are having fun. If they are, chances are, you are. When you push to have them improve when their not having fun, then it turns into work and you just get frustrated.

So I guess it backs up some other posts.

"Have Fun"

2knees · Nov 5, 2007, 10:17 AM

get shorter poles. very simple, very effective.

Brettski · Nov 5, 2007, 10:34 AM

Wait to drink

Dr Skimeister · Nov 5, 2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brettski

Wait to drink

Steer with your big toes.

Nov 5, 2007, 9:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Greg Rumble: 12.12.08 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 23,249	While hand position has been a big one for me, probably the single best tip was given to me by JimG. at Hunter in December 2004 and that was to get out as many days as possible. I got in 25 days that season. 21 the next (second daughter was born that January) and 34 days in last season. Pretty good considering we have two little ones at home. Aiming for 30-40 this season. It's all about the miles. __________________ Greg 10/29, 11/21, 11/28, 11/30, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/29, 1/1, 1/2

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Brettski Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Joisey Posts: 2,007	Wait to drink __________________ Brett

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