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EXTREMES
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MOGULS
1. Review this goal
2. Mogul basics
3. Two-footed turns
4. Relaxed start
5. Pole touch
9. Anatomy of bumps
6. Absorption
7. Humble beginnings
8. Easing into it
10. Lines in bumps
11. Speed control
12. Corkscrew
13. Knee rubbing
14. Rhythm changeups
15. Change lanes
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Mogul
skill building: Anatomy of bumps
Goal: Taming moguls
Level: Expert
Suggested terrain:
Easy moguls on a slope well below your ability (easier)
Author: Kobus
Reyneke
Summary:
No two bumps are alike. By understanding the geography of a mogul field,
you'll be able to approach bumps with more confidence.
Photos and Videos coming soon!
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IMPORTANT!
Understanding our approach and philosophy is important if you'd like to
successfully use the drills in Ski Smarts
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read more.
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Generally, there are three types of bumps:
- User-friendly bumps that are round and placed
rhythmically-usually the result of expert skiers doing their thing on
advanced terrain.
- Gnarly walls of snow that have no rhyme or
reason--often found on expert terrain where even advanced skiers are
struggling somewhat to find a line and ski it.
- Bail-out bumps that you'll see halfway down a
beginner or intermediate slope. These usually stretch out in length, because
of inexperienced skiers trying to link turns--they start at the top of the
run in good form, but then progressively "lose" it, thereby
stretching out the moguls.
- Avoid going straight into a bump that has a
wall on its uphill side. It can bend skis, release bindings and stop you in
your tracks. It's best to approach such a bump along its side or jump over
it.
- Always keep your upper body facing down the
flow line!
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
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