112 Future Olympians Take Note

Future Olympians take note:

Outline for training 3/2/06

(Not all of which will be done in one session)

Goals of competition vs. recreational riding

-control of speed

-conservation/acquisition of speed

Conservation of energy pe=mgh

Friction

-Base drag and wax

-means of creating change in direction

Momentum

Board design-sidecut, creation of banked turn

Direction change and Increased load

Muscle vs. bone for support

Suspension and binding setup

Turn initiation mechanics, accuracy, and agility

Intuitive and learned movements as affects balance

Frontal area vs. other considerations

Means of creating skid

-pressure (re)distribution

-rotation/counter-rotation

Speed checks and cruise control

Rebound and cross-under

THOUGH THIS OUTLINE APPEARS TO BE VERY SCIENCE-ORIENTED, PLEASE DO NOT RUN AWAY IN FEAR!!!

 

Have a nice day.