Serious question. Some of those people are just getting worse trying to ski that line.
Well, there you go. After various comments I've posted re WC zipperline I thought you were trying to wind me up.
Yes, those skiers are certainly out of their comfort zone. (With the exception of the 1st, smaller student it's a textbook example of over-terraining.)
However the point of the post was that a direct line does not have to be highly athletic.
Two clarifying points (in case anyone thinks I've totally gone WC zipper):
- It will become more athletic the straighter/faster it is skied.
- Pitch and bump shape may mean that ANY direct line will need athleticism.