scouser 4 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Last night I saw of vid of me boarding the other week and I was shocked at how baaaaad I looked (bad as in not good, if you know what I mean). I thought I was at least better than that. I remember this being said before, but anyone else seen vids of yourself and been a little shocked? Link to post Share on other sites
js 0 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by scouser: Last night I saw of vid of me boarding the other week and I was shocked at how baaaaad I looked (bad as in not good, if you know what I mean). I thought I was at least better than that. I remember this being said before, but anyone else seen vids of yourself and been a little shocked? Friends reckon I've got a good, if not unique, technique. But I feel like everything is being done wrong and am rolling down the hill like a bag of fruit. Those instructor lessons that include videos are a good idea because you can SEE what needs fixing, but the advent of personal digicams makes it easier for those not wanting the cash outlay of specialised (expensive) lessons. Good technique leads to style - still a work in progress I guess! Link to post Share on other sites
emptyworld 0 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I'd rather now. I was shocked by one I saw last year. I'd rather live with the illusion of looking good. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Last weekend I took part in a ski class taken by a friend of a friend who is a pro skier. They took vids of us. It was awful I could hardly watch. Link to post Share on other sites
Octavio Estrada 0 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 We'll take a look for a laugh - go on, post it! Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'd much rather see a vid of people who are really good doing their stuff. I'm just far too modest Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I've seen a vid of myself and learnt how bulk I looked like...... It was much more than expected Don't you think my avatar ( exactly myself ) look bulk!?!? Link to post Share on other sites
Dougy 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 It's the same as when you hear yourself sing on tape. It sounds good in your head but woeful on tape. Video is a really good way to improve your snowboarding. When I did my instructors course in NZ we did video sessions everyday and it really helps you improve your technique/style. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I look fairly good actually It is a really good way to learn though. I absolutely hate hearing myself talk/sing on tape though. Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 one of the guys on my trip this weekend took some video. i'd love to see it to check my technique. haven't seen myself ski in like 10 years, at the time i was disapointed but it sure helped. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I recently saw a vid of myself from last weekend actually. And while it was awful and I think I looked really much worse than I imagined, I learnt a lot from it. Just very difficult to watch. Link to post Share on other sites
slimeypete 0 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I took part in a 4 day ski lesson course in late February, it was excellent. I improved so much, and a big part of it was the vids. . ..watching what you were doing on the screens in the evening you could really see where you were going wrong. Helped tons. They did that on each evening. Link to post Share on other sites
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