Technical Articles

Technique

• Bring the Hips Forward: A "Foundations" Series Article
• Stance: Allowing a Functional Base of Support: A "Foundations" Series Article
• Breaking the Mold: Going Where You Want To
• Stance and Functional Tension
• The Foundations of Good Skiing: A "Foundations" Series Article
• Living on the Edge: A "Foundations" Series Article
• The History & Principles of Waist Steering
• The Season Jump Start Progression
• Balance, The Keystone of Skiing
• Transitions, Examination the evolution of the modern ski racing turn
• Murky Waters of the modern ski racing turn
• Origins of Waist Steering

Tactics

• To Bully or Not To Bully - The Art and Science of the Tuck
• Back to Basics: Getting a Great Start is a Good Start
• Back to Basics: Helping Hands
• Sports Nutrition: What Does a Skier Need?
• The Road Not Taken: A Philosophical Approach to Line and Tactics
• Preparing for the Olympics with Erik Schlopy

Equipment

• Why some skiers just can't "get it"
• When it comes to ski boots, sizing is everything
• 2007-2008 Boot Reviews
• Abduction Junction, the Shape of Boots
• Can I really "buy" a Turn?
• Interview with World Cup Technician, Jeff Butz

Off-season training

• Key Qualities for Athletic Achievement
• Functional Training

Supplemental Material

• MSRP Level 1 Handout by Gary Dranow

• Modern Ski Racing Instructional Program

MSRT demonstration videos:

• Level 1, Waist Steering Introduction
• Level 1, Waist Steering Demo Video
• Level 2, Advanced Arc to Arc Turns
• Level 2, Advanced Arc to Arc Turns Demo Video
• Level 3, Advanced Tactics and Techniques
• Level 3, Advanced Tactics and Techniques Demo Video
• Level 4, World Cup Ski Technique
• Level 4, World Cup Ski Technique with Erik Schlopy

• Dryland Techniques
• Master Fu Waist Skills Demonstration

• Gary Dranow, Nastar Nationals