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Started by Bignick in Ski Fitness - 133 Replies

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Bald-eagleman
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014


bald-eagleman wrote: able to control the skies



That's an awesome talent.....Send some snow to the PDS next week please!


Bit picky this year arn't we Snapzzz :) some of us may have had a drink TOOO many last night and whose spelling and context may be a little confused
Carving leaves me all on edge

Edited 2 times. Last update at 01-Jan-2014

Snapzzz
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Im as fresh as baby acorns, i can't be bothered with all that new year malarky.
We had a few beers in the local from about 6 till 9:30 followed by a pizza and potato skins and bed.
I don't get drunk much anymore, just a little merry, as ruining the next day is not something i enjoy.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Tony_H
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

What he said
www  New and improved me

Bald-eagleman
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

Well I have to say that I don't drink any more, Having said that I don't drink any less :mrgreen:
Carving leaves me all on edge

Felthorpe
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

Back on subject:

I agree, it is a stance thing that creates burning thighs. I used to get it but it goes away when you learn to centre yourself correctly and lean forwards. Such a joy to find that it is easier and not so tiring to ski when you finally "get it" about pushing shins against front of boots and steering with big toes!

I still have my moments when I forget and sit back and get the wobbles about a steep slope but I know what I am doing wrong when this happens and it is a mental thing that only I can overcome. More nerve required and go for it :-)
I can see my house from here...

Snapzzz
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

felthorpe wrote:steering with big toes!


That is something i have never understood, my mrs bangs on about it too having been told such by her instructors. I swear she thinks there is a switch under her toes that activate steering.

I steer with my eyes, my head, my whole body. I kinda just look where i need to be and i am there. I guess its a bit like walking down a busy street.....its just natural.
Even in my early days i didn't ever focus on my toes.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Bedrock barney
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

I suffered from serious thigh pain for the first couple of holidays but managed to improve my technique thereafter. i would hate to have stayed on that particular lower intermediate plateau.

Managed to ski from 9 to 4.30 every day last week (with, of course, stops for chocolate chaud and the like!)

i think about technique most of the time when skiing. Part of the challenge and fun.....

Will be having proper daily lessons on our next trip in March.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Wanderer
reply to 'burning thighs after about 30 to 40 mins of skiing' posted Jan-2014

Snapzzz wrote:
felthorpe wrote:steering with big toes!


That is something i have never understood, my mrs bangs on about it too having been told such by her instructors. I swear she thinks there is a switch under her toes that activate steering.

I steer with my eyes, my head, my whole body. I kinda just look where i need to be and i am there. I guess its a bit like walking down a busy street.....its just natural.
Even in my early days i didn't ever focus on my toes.
I think the issue here is to get up on the big toes when turning, I.e. putting all your weight onto the front of your feet, as if standing on tippy-toes. This should force your weight forward and "unweights" the tails of the skis making it easier to turn. It does take a bit of getting used to but I think it does help with position. :wink:

Topic last updated on 27-February-2019 at 20:15