Posts by Bob Barnes

If it is helpful to anyone, here is a somewhat simplified version of the "MA Grid" that we use in PSIA-Rocky Mountain. The task here is to fill in the boxes with specific details describing "what's happening." You can use this grid...

Quote:I think consistency of message for large organisations is a point of strength. Interesting point, SkiDude. I suggest that you have uncovered a "Weemsian Polarity." In general, consistency is a good thing. But creativity, growth,...

Keep it simple, Kevin. To use your example: in this particular idealized turn, on ideal terrain (ie. not East Coast Ice), what hand movements do you envision, and why (how do they influence the ski performance)? We're not looking for a...

Come on guys (and girls)--don't cop out on this one. It will be a great exercise. And really, if a ski instructor cannot describe what is a "good turn"--the fundamental building block, at least, of what we teach--what credibility do we...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What she said! Best regards, Bob

Quote:Joubert described the Jet Turn many years ago but it was an up-unweighted turn for sure. Bruce--if you have not already, I encourage you to review the recent thread about "Cross-over vs. Cross-under," which is (for better or worse)...

Hi limemoya, and welcome to EpicSki! Primoz's reply is spot-on, in my opinion--as it should be, since "photographing races" is what he does. I'll add only a couple thoughts. Those lenses he shoots with (500mm f/4.0 and 300mm f/2.8) are...

Hi Renenkel-- I've long advocated editing privileges that would expire after a reply, but I'm not sure that that functionality is available. You do have options, though. Although we cannot delete a post, we can edit it for a period of...

OK!

Jamt--we knew it was coming, didn't we? I guess there has to be one in every crowd, especially on the Internet. Fortunately, they were a little late to the party, and we were able to enjoy a good and productive discussion for a while....