Gcarve Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) A very fundamental video teaching the technique of EC'ing. Even though it's a little late in the season, I figured why not. Enjoy Edited March 20, 2012 by Gcarve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have too many problems with this video to list. For one thing at the beginning he gestures that you shouldn't rotate at the waist. But then that is exactly what he does. Also I really don't like the tail initiation. If he's having fun then great, but this technique will not help you when it's icy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have to say that I perceived the beginning as saying "start in a neutral position, lined up with your feet" not turned one way or the other. Daneille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I really don't like the tail initiation. I know what you mean, it does look like extreme tail initiation. I'd be good for 2 runs a day if I tried to turn like that :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I can't really comment on technique.... heck, what do I know? but I will say this.... that guy makes it look easy! and the thing that really gets me, is that it doesn't look like he is going that fast.... I do like what I call "slow motion" carves..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au@ Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Hello, guys! Thanks for watching and discussing our videos! Gcarve, here is the original clip (in better quality) created by Velvet.Pro team: and here is the "slow-motion" bonus :D Some words from the author (BEN): "Jack, tail initiation works well on icy slopes on moderate speed. First video is just for educational purposes only." Edited March 20, 2012 by au@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks for your input au@. Cool slow-mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Tail initiation makes the first part of your turn the widest, which is in my opinion is the opposite of what's appropriate, irrespective of conditions or speed. I break up the turn into thirds- Before the fall line, fall line, and after the fall line..Before the fall line is the grippiest because you're only gripping against centripetal force, not gravity. Why not take advantage of that and get all your tight turning done when it's easiest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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