Course content / to give you an idea of what we will cover on the course
On Snow
Free skiing
Learn the 3 core moves
Bend the ski; Bring the pressure up the arc; the release.
Environment
Variety of terrain and snow conditions.
Simple gate skiing
Execute the core moves in gates.
Learn correct timing for maximum course speed (line)
Introduction of course inspecting skills.
Environment
Fall line corridors with stubbies and full gates on flat to medium terrain.
Complex gate skiing
Execute the core moves in complex GS courses.
Develop timing skills by widening your course experience (line).
Reinforce course inspection skills.
Develop focus and arousal level control.
Environment
Fall line and cross hill courses. Courses with different distances and offsets. Medium to steep rolling terrain including hard snow.
Race Simulation
All these skills can be drawn upon without thinking.
Getting a feel for how a course will run drawing on previous experience.
Controlling arousal levels.
The ability to make a good plan from your course inspection so you can execute it well without any practice.
Environment
Any type of course set on all terrain and snow types.
Off Snow
Gym
Core free skiing movement simulations and body awareness.
Co-ordination, agility, balance and reaction time sessions.
Psychology
Arousal level awareness and control. Mental rehearsal.
Video
We use footage of world cup skiers and other athletes to dempnstrate the core free skiing moves. Regular video of our sessions on the hill will allow you to compare your own footage to the demonstrations and what you feel.
Tech
We will help you resolve any equipment issues and show you how to service your equipment simply, quickly and cheaply. Fast skis that are sharp in under 15 minutes.
Eurotest Support
An SPD coach will come to the first test of the winter in Austria to give to continued support right up until you push out of the gate on your opener beating run!
