I'm one of those guys who is not a very technical skier ... never bothered with lessons, but try to put some good pointers into use. For me, it's all about having fun ... I like hanging with a group of good skiers/riders, but when they head to where I'm not comfortable (bumps), I just go my own way. Solo skied for years and love that too. As long as I'm out there sucking fresh air and pushing my limits, I could care less if I'm looking pretty or not. :wink:
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Diplomacy....with a friend. How do you say "You suck..." ?
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You got it...Its all about having fun.Eski said:
Lostone
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I like Chute's suggestion of videotaping. But to do it right, you need to be with a group and everyone gets videoed. ( Is that a word? And doesit matter that it isn't? 
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Do it in a couple of different types of trails.
Then when you play back the tape, the faults will either show up or they aren't as big as you think.
Anothr thing would be to point out the tracks of someone laying down a good arc, and saying how good they are. Then look at your tracks. Then look at his.
Do it on fresh corduroy and the tracks will be plain... or not.
)Do it in a couple of different types of trails.
Then when you play back the tape, the faults will either show up or they aren't as big as you think.
Anothr thing would be to point out the tracks of someone laying down a good arc, and saying how good they are. Then look at your tracks. Then look at his.
Do it on fresh corduroy and the tracks will be plain... or not.
riverc0il
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watching video of great skiers is a solid way to improve technique. so long as you know what techniques you are actually watching and how to change your own skiing habits to emulate them. otherwise, it may not benefit. so i would suggest video in conjunction with a lesson if you're friend wants to go that way.
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Some people like to push themselves to do better in the various aspects of their lives while others are the more laid-back variety. Ask yourself: which one is your friend? If he's variety #2 he is apt to be hurt by your observation that he sucks/suggestion he improves. Not worth it in that case IMO.
If he's the #1 variety there is no problem, tell him he needs to work harder to improve and help him w/ any of the various good suggestions given on this thread.
I'll wager he looks pretty bad if you went to the trouble of crafting a post about it. It must be kind of funny (I'm know that's bad...I'm sorry! :wink: ). Still, I do agree w/ some of the others regarding the "who cares, as long as he's happy" mindset.
Anyway, if you're really his friend you will ski alongside his gaping gorilla stance proudly--even if he never improves!
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Sprite
If he's the #1 variety there is no problem, tell him he needs to work harder to improve and help him w/ any of the various good suggestions given on this thread.
I'll wager he looks pretty bad if you went to the trouble of crafting a post about it. It must be kind of funny (I'm know that's bad...I'm sorry! :wink: ). Still, I do agree w/ some of the others regarding the "who cares, as long as he's happy" mindset.
Anyway, if you're really his friend you will ski alongside his gaping gorilla stance proudly--even if he never improves!
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Sprite
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