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My 2nd GS race. What do you all think?

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kaccyukun
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1085202/Screen-Recording-2024-01-18-at-11-26-02---PM-mov
Hey all, my first time using this forum.
I just had my 2nd GS race in my life and my 1st run was like 18/60th-ish time, but I fell at the 2nd run and got a DNF...
Anyways, what do u guys think about my first run?
What can I improve?

Sorry for the video quality...
And my final result was 54th btw...

**This thread was edited on Jan 18th 2024 at 11:38:19pm
Jan 18 2024 11:34PM
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Slugger66
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You might get flamed on here for posting but here's my opinion as an ex-racer:

That was a great run, especially for your second race. My only suggestion is to try to initiate some edge pressure earlier in the turn. That'll allow you to bite some radius off the turn, take a tighter line, then fuck some bitches at the bottom
Jan 18 2024 11:37PM
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kaccyukun
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Slugger66You might get flamed on here for posting but here's my opinion as an ex-racer:

That was a great run, especially for your second race. My only suggestion is to try to initiate some edge pressure earlier in the turn. That'll allow you to bite some radius off the turn, take a tighter line, then fuck some bitches at the bottom


oh, wheres the right place to post this?
But thanks for the reply, I was just having a hard time putting pressure on the outside ski. Maybe because I'm not folding my inner feet properly...
Jan 18 2024 11:42PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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Very nice man, and welcome
Jan 19 2024 12:20AM
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TowRopes
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Im no racer but that looked good to me
Jan 19 2024 7:12AM
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SuperSexySkier69
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kaccyukunhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1085202/Screen-Recording-2024-01-18-at-11-26-02---PM-mov
Hey all, my first time using this forum.
I just had my 2nd GS race in my life and my 1st run was like 18/60th-ish time, but I fell at the 2nd run and got a DNF...
Anyways, what do u guys think about my first run?
What can I improve?

Sorry for the video quality...
And my final result was 54th btw...

**This thread was edited on Jan 18th 2024 at 11:38:19pm


delete your account please
Jan 19 2024 9:28AM
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BallClapper
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Slugger66You might get flamed on here for posting but here's my opinion as an ex-racer:

That was a great run, especially for your second race. My only suggestion is to try to initiate some edge pressure earlier in the turn. That'll allow you to bite some radius off the turn, take a tighter line, then fuck some bitches at the bottom


Right on the money. Was going to say exactly that. Try this out when you are freeskiing, just grip it and rip it brotha.
Jan 19 2024 9:28AM
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WoFlowz
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Slugger66You might get flamed on here for posting but here's my opinion as an ex-racer:

That was a great run, especially for your second race. My only suggestion is to try to initiate some edge pressure earlier in the turn. That'll allow you to bite some radius off the turn, take a tighter line, then fuck some bitches at the bottom


Also ex racer I was always taught our coaches would rather have good fast turns than knocking a gate. i agree OP can cut a bit of radius off if he transitions his turns quicker and gets more pressure on the length of the outside ski. But op i don’t think it needs to be an insanely dramatic right turn just yet where ur knocking gates
Jan 19 2024 10:12AM
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BLandz
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bornlesbiandelete your account please

You first
Jan 19 2024 10:17AM
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SuperSexySkier69
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BLandzYou first


fuck you
Jan 19 2024 10:44AM
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mrk127
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Slugger66You might get flamed on here for posting but here's my opinion as an ex-racer:

That was a great run, especially for your second race. My only suggestion is to try to initiate some edge pressure earlier in the turn. That'll allow you to bite some radius off the turn, take a tighter line, then fuck some bitches at the bottom


Agreed, you need earlier turn initiation. You were a little late through the whole course. Get earlier from the start you will be able take a tighter and shorter line. Except to fuck some bitches at the bottom you gotta learn to k-fed asap
Jan 19 2024 10:57AM
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BLandz
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bornlesbianfuck you


Hahahah
Jan 19 2024 12:06PM
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skierman
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Do it switch, you fucking pussy
Jan 19 2024 12:22PM
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Rock_Inhabitant
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kaccyukunoh, wheres the right place to post this?
But thanks for the reply, I was just having a hard time putting pressure on the outside ski. Maybe because I'm not folding my inner feet properly...

It’s ok you can keep posting stuff here it’s just that here on newschoolers most people do not like racers because they tend to be more snobby and pretentious than the average park skier, but as long as you are chill and not overly snobby then you’ll have no problem on this site. Welcome to newschoolers
Jan 19 2024 6:34PM
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BallClapper
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bornlesbianfuck you


Get the grind on bud. Gotta really earn that negative karma.
Jan 19 2024 9:15PM
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snomaster
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is this a first on ns?

"how was my race run" looking for actual racing advice?

and getting mostly genuine responses?
Jan 19 2024 11:02PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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I think with the short turning radius of a Vishnu wet you could shave a second or two off
Jan 19 2024 11:05PM
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kaccyukun
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CowboySkibopI think with the short turning radius of a Vishnu wet you could shave a second or two off


So the time varies depending on the skis... I'm too broke for that:(
Jan 19 2024 11:16PM
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kaccyukun
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Rock_InhabitantIt’s ok you can keep posting stuff here it’s just that here on newschoolers most people do not like racers because they tend to be more snobby and pretentious than the average park skier, but as long as you are chill and not overly snobby then you’ll have no problem on this site. Welcome to newschoolers


thx! im more like an average skier soo... i JUST started racing
Jan 19 2024 11:18PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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kaccyukunSo the time varies depending on the skis... I'm too broke for that:(


They r like half the price of race skis if u sell those and get vishnus you could make profit
Jan 19 2024 11:19PM
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Voyage86
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snomasteris this a first on ns?

"how was my race run" looking for actual racing advice?

and getting mostly genuine responses?


Most people are taking out all their angst on dope snow in the weekly hate threads. Racers seem to be off the hook for now. really just one scape goat to the next.
Jan 20 2024 1:11AM
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skiermen
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Great job, but the last red one was a bit sloppy I think.


*I've never done a clean turn in my life.
Jan 20 2024 9:06AM
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snowmosexual
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I agree with the earlier turn initiation. Try practicing outside ski turns. Hold up your downhill ski while traversing, roll from your inside ski's pinky toe to your big toe, hold the single ski all the way through the turn then repeat on the other side. Watch this video: https://videos.usskiandsnowboard.org/coetv/detail/videos/skills-quest/video/5582483837001/phase-2-outside-ski-turns

Notice how the transition from inside ski to outside ski happens with the other foot in the air. This is very important when bringing the drill back into normal skiing.
Jan 21 2024 1:38AM
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