Until I can get back out on a hill, read this again.
Watch these again.
Then keeping those tips and images in mind go out and drill then ski some bumps.
Again. And again. And again.
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Stay in the troughs then straight-line when I get close to the finish.
Progression. You have to find a low pitch long set to start and practice on before moving up...otherwise you will struggle for years. If your local hill doesn't have one, take a few 3 to 4 day long trips to winter park and mary jane and a beginner bump lesson there.
So much good stuff in this to watch and try to absorb...
https://youtu.be/vmPKZ2xFTGQ
In Quebec they call moguls "bosses", so this is a good strategy, just like a video game, as you work your way up to the final bosses.Quote:
Originally Posted by sirbumpsalot
btw that lady rips.
I try not to huck 70' and land on the up transition [emoji33]
https://youtu.be/7ynrQXjumhQ
Shoulda settled for the dinner rollQuote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
Watch this clip many times and try to ski like these dudes.
https://youtu.be/00R6xsFqDOA
Jump to the 2:45 mark for some ripping bump skiing from Greg Stumps Fist Full of Moguls.
72 years old. Wow
https://youtu.be/BRkzD0fVuPo
Whomever said take a lesson at Mary Jane had the correct answer
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Never use a pair of skis with stiff tails.
Reps and look ahead
I witnessed a gal do this under Big Chief right after I had Chicken Pox so about 1998. Talk about a jaw-dropper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mofro261
Yes. Hope you sold those boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric1207
Nelson Carmichael - smooth as silk!
https://youtu.be/SGfaejMPEBA
Whole thing's pretty interesting, but at 33 minutes in he does a session with a more advanced bump skier.
Zipper it, baby!
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And don't let anyone tell you 194cm Legend Pro XXL's aren't good bump skis...
(Catskinner bumps at Blackcomb)
(Nelson Carmichael is the man, for anyone who doesn't know.)
^ those are not bump! Those are fluffy pillows!
Show up at Killington any weekend from now to closing and follow The Hammer and Co down the 'Star
...I just like to do my little dance!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Core Shot
https://live.staticflickr.com/video/...ZiMiIsInYiOjF9
Point em & hold on
Not to be that guy...but I'm going to be that guy. His poles are too long which are what contribute to his arms flying out too far to the side pulling him back on every turn. (His poles are the correct size generally, I'm sure, but for bumps you want to go down a few cm.)Quote:
Originally Posted by m2711c
Totally agree on the poles. Hands should be in front and much queiter.
doesn't matter the terrain... too long a pole pushes you out of good posture
eta; i c way too many (majority?) that need a pole chop
Agreed. I keep going shorter. As a 6’ guy I’m now down to 46” for just general skiing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gepeto