Hello all,
I'd still consider myself a beginner and new to skiboards as I only have about 5 or 6 days between last year and this year on a set of Slapdashes. Being very comfortable going forwards and carving I started trying backwards on my last day out. I'm comfortable going off small jumps and before I venture into the terrain park to progress I'd like to be decently comfortable going backwards. I can wedge just fine but carving/turning gives me issues.
When I manage to get going backwards and start to turn I just cut a sharp turn to stopping. I can't seem to carry downhill without wedging. Perhaps it's a matter of flexibility? Transitioning side to side is also difficult but that may be due to the sharp cut that happens where I can't get going with any speed. I find myself almost fully extended regarding leg positioning and somewhat heavy on the toes with the downhill board. Perhaps this is part of my problem? I've watched a lot of videos of "how to ski backwards" and even viewed some of Kirk's videos watching him move backwards. It looks effortless. If only it was. I'm basically trying to mimic what I see in all these videos. So far not a ton of luck but it could be worse.
Anyone care to critique or provide some advice? I'll have to make it a point to get out with some more experienced folks this year. Starting at the end of last season didn't lead to much opportunity in that regard. Also, I plan on picking up some KTPs soon to try out some wider boards. Maybe it's easier on a wider board?
Thanks,
Brian
I'd still consider myself a beginner and new to skiboards as I only have about 5 or 6 days between last year and this year on a set of Slapdashes. Being very comfortable going forwards and carving I started trying backwards on my last day out. I'm comfortable going off small jumps and before I venture into the terrain park to progress I'd like to be decently comfortable going backwards. I can wedge just fine but carving/turning gives me issues.
When I manage to get going backwards and start to turn I just cut a sharp turn to stopping. I can't seem to carry downhill without wedging. Perhaps it's a matter of flexibility? Transitioning side to side is also difficult but that may be due to the sharp cut that happens where I can't get going with any speed. I find myself almost fully extended regarding leg positioning and somewhat heavy on the toes with the downhill board. Perhaps this is part of my problem? I've watched a lot of videos of "how to ski backwards" and even viewed some of Kirk's videos watching him move backwards. It looks effortless. If only it was. I'm basically trying to mimic what I see in all these videos. So far not a ton of luck but it could be worse.
Anyone care to critique or provide some advice? I'll have to make it a point to get out with some more experienced folks this year. Starting at the end of last season didn't lead to much opportunity in that regard. Also, I plan on picking up some KTPs soon to try out some wider boards. Maybe it's easier on a wider board?
Thanks,
Brian
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