Spinning on the skis

yo, i also made an attempt friday night at castleford xscape but like mike i also struggled with the leg straight thing, i did manage to nail it once but i will keep practicing!!

souldrive - good stuff :!::thumbup:

Yes - we must practice, then practice some more :!:

When we all gather at Jan's place some day - he'll be proud of us :!:

Are you going to make another spinning video Jan :?:

Mike :wink:

hey jan, mike and whoever else is reading, I have finally sussed spinning on the skis!! I just got back from tamworth snowdome and not only can i spin on the skis i did it 3 times in immediate succession!!

Rock and Roll!!

Thanks jan and hope you suss it too mike!!

Hi,

Lean forward, turn 180 deg then LEAN BACK to complete the turn. Keep your skis parallel.

This really does take some practice. To help you get round at first use a pole to push you round once you're half way. Obviously find a gentle slope.The easiest way to learn is on blades.

I was unable to view the video, blocked out at work. I have been skiing backwards and spinning turns for years, even on old straight skis. The secret for me lies in flat skis and one of the basics of skiing. Always keep your weight comitted downhill. As you proceed through the rotation re-adjust your center so you are still comitting your weight downhill throughout the turn. Only practice on well groomed slopes. Al

I classify myself as being a bit of an old dog with my 50th due in April. I like to have fun and spend time when I can either off piste, jumping and spinning.

The spinning is fairly easy as long as previously mentioned you have the base flat to the snow to avoid catching edges.

I find that gently rocking backwards and then forwards over the tips/tails of the ski makes the spin faster.

I use Rossignol Bandit B2's (the longest in the range) and the length doesn't seem to make the spin harder.

My only problem is that after 5 fast spins i have lost my head - its almost better than 5 pints.

souldrive wrote:I just got back from tamworth snowdome

Spinning in the dome? Cool or what? Is it on youtube yet? 8)

indeed very cool!

will get some video "axion" next time I go and will upload to the tube.

The dome is pretty quiet after 9 so plenty of space to practice. Unfortunately the next time I ski will be in Les Carroz but I have to wait 12 days to do it!!