Comments for Clendenin Ski Method

Comment on Twitch to the Love Spot by hollywood

hollywood — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:48:34 +0000

The twitch, cued by the pole touch is way more effective and powerful than pushing on the other ski. It allows me the opportunity to be a casual possibly lazy skier even while skiing steeps or a zipperline in the bumps. As a somewhat egotistical and competitive ski instructor, I do not want all of my peers to catch on to this seemingly magical move. I say let them keep going to the gym and get strong to be able to handle the toughest terrain and snow conditions. The twitch is a foundational cornerstone of true expert skiing…All conditions, all terrain, no problem!

Comment on Twitch to the Love Spot by Danny "Drifty" Furey

Danny "Drifty" Furey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:41:34 +0000

What I love about the twitch is I have trained myself to use it as one of my “triggers” to initiate my turn. This was especially evident in the heavier powder we experienced that last day of camp in Park City. A lot of people think they need to ski differently in the powder, me being one of them. I have learned that by diligently re-applying the method, and the tip here is so important, makes skiing powder effortless.

Love Doug’s comment above about engaging the body, it really does commit one’s core and allows you to ski with intention! And as Doug so eloquently puts it, the whole “system flows”…….(you have to be committed in deep pow!)

Quick story about twitching and tipping. I was getting a massage in Portillo one year and the masseuse asked me if I had any problem areas, I said the outside of my calves and the outside of my feet……..She laughed and said “you must be one of John’s students, you’ve been tipping your downhill ski all day haven’t you?”. That’s when I said “y’know what, let’s just focus on my glutes for an hour……hahaha!!!”.

Love ya coach, keep em coming!

Comment on Twitch to the Love Spot by Douglas Russell

Douglas Russell — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:44:41 +0000

This twitch has me so stoked I want to get back on skis. Ah me.

HERE’S A transferable thought to your golf program:

Most golfers are arm swingers flailing away with little body unification ,
the rest throw their ass at the ball to be “powerful”.

Your “Twitch” is right on for golf.

A slight “twitch” just before the completion of the take away engages the body and the whole system flows just as skis do with the “ski twitch”.

The golf twitch being that slight movement of the hips forward which allows everything else to just automatically power though almost effortlessly with no part of the body in the way.

I’m just pissed off at not being there to put your ski twitch in play . It is without question what was missing for years as I never know how to commit to the turn, and just timidly attempted to load the uphill, throw my weight over to that ski and then try to muscle around.

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED YOU?

Comment on Twitch to the Love Spot by Barbara Delutis

Barbara Delutis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:45:43 +0000

That was the best explanation I’ve seen for the twitch move. Keep going w/ these explanations of love spot, squeegee move, etc.

Comment on Twitch to the Love Spot by Peter Keelty

Peter Keelty — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:46:08 +0000

Sven Coomer tells a great story about the time he asked Killy how the “Great One” makes a turn. Sven approached JC after a race in the late 60′s, expecting to listen closely and try to understand the secrets of Killy’s technique, prepared to memorize all the subtle details of Killy’s turn.

Jean Claude simply pointed down to his skis and tipped the right ski ever so slightly. The movement was almost unnoticeable. It was, in fact, just a quick foot twitch!

“Like so,” said JC. And that was it.

That was more than 40 years ago and Sven has never forgotten the moment–or the profound lesson!

Seems like basics never change…

Comment on Twitch to the Love Spot by Mark

Mark — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:40:30 +0000

Love the Twitch, do it every day with every turn
Always my goal to get everyone twitching, it stops the twisting
If only Elvis could twitch and not twist he would have been a great skier

Comment on 7 Reasons Why CSM Is Easy by Csm Coaching For You | 7Wins.eu

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Comment on 7 Reasons Why CSM Is Easy by Bruce Thomson

Bruce Thomson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:57:48 +0000

I like it and agree with your assessment of the program. You can learn without the ‘NO PAIN, NO GAIN’ part.

Comment on 3 Keys to the Pole Touch by Bobbi Teliska

Bobbi Teliska — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:55:49 +0000

Just finished a CSM camp where the focus was on the pole flick/touch. I am amazed at how this has helped me to trigger the “twitch” quicker, get on the inside ski sooner, manage speed and ski in control (and comfort) in moguls – especially on steep terrain. Many thanks to Johnny C and his awesome coaches.

Comment on 3 Keys to the Pole Touch by Gary Cassara

Gary Cassara — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:51:05 +0000

I love it ok….
in the 1st para….re: I think too much of the use of the word “control”
As you taught me: “we manage our speed”
so we “are in control”
And the only other thought is that a “pole plant can have devastating consequences:
1)A pole plant can get stuck and before you can get it out, your skis can plow into it resulting in falling like a tree in the forest
2) A pole plant can result in wear and tear on the wrist, elbow and shoulders
3) A pole plant may teach the skier to rely on the plant to decelerate or manage speed rather than good technique
4) A pole plant may let the lower body get too far ahead of the upper body, the upper body may stay behind, and then it’s catch up for the next turn
None of these can occur with the pole touch.
“Skiing starts from the feet up, not the hands down”. quote by me! ha-ha