How did you refine your mogul skills?

[campgottagopee]

Maybe if you guys just manned up and learned how to ski them well (mogul skiing vs. mogul survival) you wouldn't be so annoyed by these threads. When I read posts like this I just can't help but think of the guys that say, "I don't ski bumps" which really means "I can't ski bumps."

Or you could just easily skip reading threads like this. It's not like the thread title is misleading or anything...

Or perhaps you two just wanted to post some snarky comment again... :roll: :razz:

I ski them when they get in the way

Just kinda bored today

 

[mondeo]

that's an engineered bump skier for you :lol:


I don't think I've read one book or magazine article in my life about bump skiing nor have I ever thought about bump skiing while on flats. I'm not saying there's anything 'wrong' with that approach. I'm just a doer and I disagree with the statement that if you don't know how to practice, it doesn't do you much good. But, people learn differently.

Maybe I worded things too strongly. But I know I skied a lot of bumps before I actually started focusing on technique last year. Definately hit a low plateau. Then I learned some about technique, and progressed some. Spent a lot more time on groomers, and my improvement has accelerated a fair amount. I know a lot of people here have a hard time leaving bumps to drill on flats, but I know for me it's made my bump runs that much more enjoyable. It's an investment in future fun.

 

[SkiDork]

moguls are a natural part of skiing.

Anyone who poo-poos them isn't worthy...

Nuff said....

Bring it on...

 

[wa-loaf]

I didn't ski bumps much until I got to college and had a season pass to Sugarloaf in 87. That season I really got hooked on them skiing skidder, bubblecuffer, and winters way over and over again. Since then I've gradually gotten better just by throwing myself down bump runs and observing and trying to emulate others. I'd say I probably have a lot to learn still, but I can usually get through a run cleanly. My lack of physical fitness these days is probably my biggest obstacle. I'd love to take a bump clinic sometime. Not into reading about it, I'd rather be out doing it.

 

[deadheadskier]

I guess my take on flats training is that it's in a way robbing Peter to pay Paul. When I'm on flats, I want to be ripping them to the best of my ability completing turns that are most suitable for the terrain. If I'm just ass noodling along day dreaming of bumps, I'm taking away from trying to ski the terrain I'm actually on to the best of my ability.

I've always aspired to be a good all mountain skier. As mentioned, growing up I skied bumps about 90% of my time, but when I wasn't skiing bumps, I was focusing on carving.

In the most exaggerated sense, I liken doing bump drills on flats to working on my GS turns in the half pipe.

 

[deadheadskier]

Maybe I worded things too strongly. But I know I skied a lot of bumps before I actually started focusing on technique last year. Definately hit a low plateau. Then I learned some about technique, and progressed some. Spent a lot more time on groomers, and my improvement has accelerated a fair amount. I know a lot of people here have a hard time leaving bumps to drill on flats, but I know for me it's made my bump runs that much more enjoyable. It's an investment in future fun.

and if it works for you GREAT!


I guess it just goes to show that there really isn't a 'right' answer to this poll.

 

[bvibert]

In the most exaggerated sense, I liken doing bump drills on flats to working on my GS turns in the half pipe.

A small to medium half pipe, or a super pipe?

 

[bvibert]

I guess it just goes to show that there really isn't a 'right' answer to this poll.

The only right answer is that the poll is flawed!

 

[deadheadskier]

My lack of physical fitness these days is probably my biggest obstacle.

+ one million. I worked out more this past fall than I had in a decade and I hate working out. The only reason I did was for skiing.

I'm sure I could benefit from clinics/lessons etc., but at this stage in my ski life, fitness is the number 1 importance in how well I ski.

 

[Greg]

+ one million. I worked out more this past fall than I had in a decade and I hate working out. The only reason I did was for skiing.

I'm sure I could benefit from clinics/lessons etc., but at this stage in my ski life, fitness is the number 1 importance in how well I ski.

Did you buy an MTB yet?

 

[deadheadskier]

A small to medium half pipe, or a super pipe?

small to medium, I refuse to venture into the super pipe until I get lessons with uncle thorski

 

[wa-loaf]

small to medium, I refuse to venture into the super pipe until I get lessons with uncle thorski

I think GS turns are appropriate in the Super Pipe. 8)

 

[bvibert]

My lack of physical fitness these days is probably my biggest obstacle.

+ one million.

+ one million x 2

I need to get back into the swing of things. I did more MTB during the summer, but that dropped off dramatically as fall approached. I didn't feel like I was in any better shape once ski season rolled around. Not to mention that I packed several pounds back on in the last couple of years.

 

[lerops]

In terms of physical fitness, the ACL injury ironically did wonders for me. All the rehab really must have helped. I am in the best shape of my life. Compared to last year, I am not getting tired at all from skiing.

 

[Trekchick]

The only right answer is that the poll is flawed!

Then change the poll!!!
Hellooooooo, Sheesh, and they say blondes are dumb!:roll:

 

[bvibert]

I think GS turns are appropriate in the Super Pipe. 8)

Only if you've had plenty of practice in small to medium sized half pipes.

 

[bvibert]

Then change the poll!!!
Hellooooooo, Sheesh, and they say blondes are dumb!:roll:

I can't change it to multiple choice. Besides, it's much more fun for me to irritate you.

I did add one choice that someone suggested though, per your request.

 

[Trekchick]

Two things that have helped me most this year in bumps.
Fitness: Jump rope!(makes for quicker feet)
Technique: slowing down

 

[2knees]

i learned the old fashioned way. by crashing alot, going as fast as i could and trying to emulate the bumpers of the 80's i saw on tv.

i didnt change the way i skied for years. it was ugly and violent.

now, i'm totally on board with the whole concept of snow contact and absorption. it isnt easy for me at all but i feel like i've made big changes in the last 3 years. by far, the biggest reason is video. when i finally saw the way i skied bumps, i didnt like it. i recommend video to anyone who wants to improve. you cant fix what you dont know is wrong.

 

[ga2ski]

I voted "Haven't refined it yet but plan on doing one of the above to work on it" I am always learning.

I watch others and learn by skiing them. i used to watch the GSR bumpers of the 90s at Sunday River. Since then it has been practice, practice, practice.