My edging SUCKS
 

I just mounted my Contour on a frankenpole this weekend and recorded some runs. The biggest thing that I came away with is the realization that I don't use edges worth shit! So that and staying out of the back seat are my goals for this season, anyway.

Hmm, not sure I see what you're talking about with the edging but 180's looking good :thumbsup:

Do you mean getting up on edge to carve? I find it kinda easy to get lazy on my Evo and just kinda skid around the place, especially if its a bit bumpy.

Going the stealth fashion too this season I see? No wonder I haven't spotted you yet. Funny cos my yellow pants have been replaced by dark green too...

Well, hell, that would explain it. Yeah, I replaced the plaid 686 with a straight green Special Blend. LOVE goretex.

But yeah, barely lifting my edges. It's not such a big deal on Chucks, but I bet when I vid myself on Unicorn I won't be much better. :mad:

Loving the rollers on Mushroom :thumbsup: 180, cab 180, jump.

imo there is no slope for carving and using edges is unnecessary at all

You can carve on fairly flat runs if you want. I do it because it gives me a little push each time I pump out of my edges so I don't lose too much speed when transitioning into flats.

I need a pole mount or someone to follow me close. I'm starting to like seeing myself riding because it helps me pick out problems I never noticed.

I said unnecessary not impossible. I can too, but I do not need this on slopes like this. There is no fun :-)

No fun in carving? BLASPHEMOUS!!! Even if you could carve uphill, you better find it fun in the name of snowboarding!

Even? I did not see that word. But anyone who can carve AT LEAST mid runs, have no questions about edging anywhere. So all he needs is a carved turn, isn't it?

Yap mate. It is no fun to carve where you can't feel G :-)

Go Alps, there is a lot of ;-)



For OP - you have a lack of weight on your rear leg. Try J-turns to catch the balance.

Yeah, and my dancing isn't much better :laugh: Seriously, I agree that I tend to be too stiff. So basically I should make a point of loosening up some?