Messages posted by : Trencher
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Exactly, It is those very things that mean, one can not have a closed mind anymore. Ideas move so fast. With the wealth of infomation available, it is now easier to see a bigger picture and distill concepts. I think that is why it is important to try as many sports as possible and cross bench the core concepts. Movement is movement, only the interface and the enviroment change. If I were young again, I would seriousely consider le Parkour as a sport. If you can run up a wall, then you would have no problem understanding how to pressure the edges of your skis; it's the same princible. As for for getting a feel for rotation.... http://streetstunts.co.uk/3run/a_brothers_journey.wmv Trencher |
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That's great news
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Get an idea of Canadian prices here
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The kind of work you are doing should really be carried out by a ski tech. Unless you know what you are doing, you risk some serious injury. I would at least take the skis into a store to have the binding settings set up. A ski tech will be able to check the function of the release mechanisms, especially important if you are buying used bindings.
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Well I hope it works out. I'm sure you have been reading all the great info online. There's a lot on the surgery options. It's nice to be able to second guess the docs nowdays or ask the awkward questions.
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That is suposed to happen. With your ankle angle fixed by your ski boots, you have no choice but to lead with your inside ski. Also many people have to counter rotate thier hips to angulate, which moves the inside hip forward and increases the lead of the inside ski.
In skating this is done as much for stability and you might lengthen the amount the inside skate leads to get low for a powerful turn or for extra stability. In skiing, the lead should only be enough to allow your legs to inclinate with even pressure on the boot tounges. Even if you were to ski with a wide stance (ala race style), when your legs inclinate into a turn, the legs come together (one flexed more than the other), though the skis are seperated. Trencher |
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Like powderhound said, don't get screwed around. You need a good orthopedic doc and an MRI. A good specialist can tell a lot just by examination, there shouldn't be much disagreement. They certainly shouldn't leave you in limbo, not knowing.
My experience of a meniscus tear was very good. I was told that there was very little chance of further damage if I snowboarded on it befor surgery and I was back on my board 6 days after surgery (snowboarding is much easier on the knees than skiing). My minor MCL injuries have been quick to mend. I think ACL is a bit more complicated I'm sure you are ice packing your knee frequently, but in addition I found it important to warm the knee up with a heat pad befor exercising (esp. after ice). Quad strength seems to be very important, both in preventing knee injuries and also for recovery. I'm wondering what din setting your bindings were on ? I keep my settings as low as I can and only crank them up a fraction if I get pre-releases. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress Trencher |
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