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From: raspuzzi@2littl.DEC (Michael Raspuzzi)
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Subject: Re: Questions about...
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Date: Mon, 11-Nov-85 22:26:27 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 11 22:26:27 1985
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Ski magazine has had a couple of good articles in there past 2 issues about
aggressive gate running. It is very painful to catch a tip on a gate (I've
broken 10 ribs and tore ligaments in my ankle from doing it). You just have
to keep you eye on the line you intend to ski. If you get close enough,
you can use your forearm, back of your hand or even your lower leg to move
the gate out of the way. I usually let my forearm lead the way through the
slalom pole (glad they invented padded sweaters) and try and keep my skis
away from the pole. Hooking your tips could be an indication that your
shoulders are not square (they may be turned in to the gate). Have someone
take some pictures of you while you run gates (if this is feasible) or have
someone check your shoulder alignment if you are habitually catching them
darn poles. It helped me (you wouldn't believe the difference in balance
when you concentrate on your shoulders in order to get used to keeping them
square).

Good luck!

Mike Raspuzzi
DEC Software Specialist
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