Mogul Clinics... your thoughts?

[LiquidFeet]

Has anybody noticed that this thread is on page 5 and there's not been a train wreck?
So so good we are being.

 

[Mike King]

Has anybody noticed that this thread is on page 5 and there's not been a train wreck?
So so good we are being.

And so far the OP has not answered a single question he was asked. We are far adrift from the original question. Must be September (almost October).

 

[geepers]

specifically what different skills, and techniques do you use in bumps that you do not use skiing else where?

Restraint. Mostly at lunch:

• Nothing too big, nothing too heavy
• No alcoholic drinks

The bumps would act like a staircase, with nice flattish steps and banked ramps offering good support for every turn. So I agree with Josh in this case. Soft one-day old bumps are easier to ski than smooth ice, even with only so-so bump skills. They demand less precision - than hard snow or ice - because the skier can guide the skis flat onto the bump shoulders and ride them around.

Interestingly I have a ski buddy who is way more competent in the bumps than on the groomers. On groomers he's a low level intermediate - both a tipper and a twister. In the bumps he separates and angulates. Looks very much an upper level intermediate. He's thriving on some reasonably steep bump runs - if he skied them the same way he skis groomers he'd spend a lot of time sitting on his backside. (I've suggested he skis groomers the same way he skis bumps but that thought is yet to take hold.)

In my own case I long preferred the bumps and until the very last week of last northern season my groomer shorts were the weakest part of my skiing. Something clicked in a CSIA workshop that last week with a big step up in short turns.(In support of Josh's "groomer drills" I feel that has improved my bump skiing. However feelings can be misleading so will await some vid.)

In both examples above I think a key factor is that the bumps also assist with turn initiation - as long as there is enough ability to maintain balance and control.

 

[Ken in LA]

Many thanks to everyone for your valuable and insightful advice! After reading all of your posts, I have formulated the following plan of attack for the upcoming season:

1. Integrate mogul-skiing-specific exercises into my pre-season workout routine.
2. Take a few general lessons early in the season to get an instructor’s professional opinion.
3. After taking the lessons, if it still makes sense, I’ll sign up for a mogul clinic.
4. Be the envy of everyone sitting on the lift as they marvel at my impressive mogul skiing

I really appreciate everyone’s insightful replies. Thank you again.