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.