View Full Version : Slalom training DVDs ???
Upper Michigan Prostar190
08-06-2005, 04:33 PM
Are there any good slalom training DVDs out there? I have a buddy that bought one(not sure which one) and he said it was most certainly for advanced level skiers to benefit from. are there any for intermediate level skiers?
I thought it would be a good way to try to improve a bit. I am planning to go to a ski school next year, but I would mind a DVD to try to improve a bit this year.
any ideas??
:confused:
krra1
08-06-2005, 07:58 PM
Too funny, I logged on to start the same thread.
I have been looking for one for about a week. None on E-Bay. Andy Mapple (sp) has one out that runs $40.00 and is on Amazon. Other then that, nothing!!
LakePirate
08-07-2005, 12:07 AM
I ran a thread on this awhile back. I bought the Drew Ross video (the new school) not too sure it was all that helpful. I found ski school to be much more informative. The DR video is rather hokey.
rodltg2
08-07-2005, 02:39 AM
maple video is very informative but very boring. not much actual ski footage.
ski_king
08-07-2005, 08:11 AM
maple video is very informative but very boring. not much actual ski footage.
I have to agree....... good for insomina.
But it does have some useful information, but the problrm is staying awake for it.
Do a search on this site but the consensus is that the videos available are for people who already ski shortline and it's hard for us 15-28off skiers to convert that into something we can use.
drew ross video is called shortline.
shortlinevideo.com I think is the url
Mapples video is something I had to have and it's awesome seeing the master at work but it will not help you much ump.
I bought an amateur dvd of a Lucky Lowe slalom school done by Greg Kuenning in Ohio. I will have to look up his contact but he was on the nicholls site alot
the dvd was rough but I tell you I learned more from it than I did drew or andy. You can see the skiers progress as they listen to Lucky's grouchy style of coaching(it works)
there is some parrish on that dvd as well
6ballsisall
08-07-2005, 11:56 AM
Ric, do you know how or where I could get a copy of that tape you are referring to with Greg?
Ric, do you know how or where I could get a copy of that tape you are referring to with Greg?
I will look to see if I can find his addy tomorrow because it wouldnt be right for us to do the ole pay it forward after greg did all the work
Jerseydave
08-07-2005, 02:47 PM
I think you get the best training by attending a ski school.
Many years ago (too many to count), I went to Dave Spencer's ski school in NY state. I got more out of that than any video tape. (there were no DVD's back then) :D
east tx skier
08-07-2005, 03:02 PM
For videos, go with the secret spot. It won't teach you a thing, but you'll enjoy watching it. Ski school is the best bang for your buck.
Jerseydave
08-07-2005, 03:14 PM
east tx,
how come your not out today? rain?
We were out yesterday, enjoying the water without all the sunday boat traffic. I try to avoid sundays whenever I can. (wally count is too high on sundays)
east tx skier
08-07-2005, 08:41 PM
Wife could go into labor at any minute. If the kid hasn't gotten here by Tuesday, we'll be inducing. Plus, my boat is in my father-in-law's garage (had to bring my uncle's boat back to get it repaired). I assume I'll get my boat back when they come to see the baby.
August may be a lean ski month for us.
Jerseydave
08-07-2005, 08:49 PM
Just august??? With a new baby?
Don't worry, the little sprout will be sitting on your lap while you drive the boat in no time. :D
Best on luck to you and the misses ;)
ok the email is gk@rounding6.com
this is his website (http://www.rounding6.com) I think
Workin' 4 Toys
08-08-2005, 10:05 AM
For videos, go with the secret spot. It won't teach you a thing, but you'll enjoy watching it. Ski school is the best bang for your buck.
What is the secret spot?
What is the secret spot?
the list may have some tips if you don't know
;)
website (http://www.thesecretspothd.com/home.html)
MarkP
08-08-2005, 10:15 AM
ok the email is gk@rounding6.com
this is his website (http://www.rounding6.com/) I think
Ric
The link on that page doesn’t work for me. Is it me??
Ric
The link on that page doesn’t work for me. Is it me??
ya, me neither but send him an email and see what he says.
if he has no more and gives permission for us to copy I will send it to one of you experts for copying
MarkP
08-08-2005, 10:32 AM
ya, me neither but send him an email and see what he says.
if he has no more and gives permission for us to copy I will send it to one of you experts for copying
Thanks Ric
I sent an email to George. I’ll let you know what he says. I also linked this page so maybe he’ll stop in??
ski_king
08-08-2005, 10:33 AM
Works for me
Kevin 89MC
08-08-2005, 11:00 AM
New poster here, but I do have Gordon Rathbun's "12 slalom drills" which is pretty good. It's a video tape from a while ago, but well done I think. He talks about the things to work on leading up to running the course, but they are good for reviewing still now that I'm running the course. It also has footage of Jason Paredes, Terry Winter, and Chris Parrish & Jeff Rodgers tie in the dark at some event - a classic.
Good luck,
Kevin
welcome kevin
running out to add that one to my collection today!
MarkP
08-08-2005, 11:15 AM
Works for meThe link??
If so, is that DVD for sale at that link
ski_king
08-08-2005, 11:20 AM
Sorry, The link to the main news page works. But the link http://www.cheaphack.com/ski/2004-08-11_Lucky_Clinic/ does not work.
MarkP
08-08-2005, 11:31 AM
Sorry, The link to the main news page works. But the link http://www.cheaphack.com/ski/2004-08-11_Lucky_Clinic/ does not work.
That’s what I get too..
That’s what I get too..
Mark got permission from Greg to copy the dvd, so I will send both of them to Mark for copying and then he can pay it forward.
(since I will bash another computer to bits if I try to copy another dvd!)
:wavey:
east tx skier
08-08-2005, 03:22 PM
Just august??? With a new baby?
Don't worry, the little sprout will be sitting on your lap while you drive the boat in no time. :D
Best on luck to you and the misses ;)
Thanks. Yeah, wishful thinking perhaps, but we've got the kid's grandparents with the lakehouse and the lift who are dying to babysit.
Welcome, Kevin.
east tx skier
08-08-2005, 03:23 PM
Which DVD do you have permission to copy, Ric?
Which DVD do you have permission to copy, Ric?
The gk@rounding6.com dvds of lucky lowes slalom clinic last year in ohio
jkski
12-31-2005, 10:16 AM
Who can I contact to get a copy of this video?
Leroy
12-31-2005, 10:50 AM
Our library had a couple of water ski videos and one instructional on the course. Was old, running the course with Dick Pope woodies, those white bindings, and a 76 or so ski boat, SN I think? It was very good in the basics.
edit; Oops, these were VHS!
Farmer Ted
12-31-2005, 11:49 AM
http://media.victorylake.com/slalom/Drills/
I believe this is Gordon Rathburns 12 Slalom Drills, I would be very disapponted if I shelled out the money and this was all that the DVD has to offer.
Kevin 89MC
01-03-2006, 12:18 PM
http://media.victorylake.com/slalom/Drills/
I believe this is Gordon Rathburns 12 Slalom Drills, I would be very disapponted if I shelled out the money and this was all that the DVD has to offer.
Yep, that's the one. I got mine as a gift (VHS tape), no idea what it cost. Now that I'm running the course, I find it is good to review it once in a while to tune up the basics. What makes it worthwhile (at least to me) is the footage at the end of Paredes, Winter, Parrish & Rodgers. Not sure what it costs now, but I would guess there's better ones out there.
Kevin