A problem solver for the ski racing community.
The alpine racing community use the flex strap as a problem solver to help correct bad habits of dipping shoulders and to square hips – increasing the downward force for faster, more balanced competitive skiing.
Pole Position is used as a practice tool across the board in every discipline from slalom to ski-cross. While each team, club, or rider implement the flex strap slightly different the key training areas for which Pole Position is used are:
Top Features for Racers
Squaring Shoulders – Pole Position puts an end to excessive inner shoulder down-dips as the flex strap enforces a level shoulder-axis. It prevents redundant shoulder movements and by such creates more rhythmic turns and a more connected posture.
Parallel Hips – keeping the flex strap parallel to the hips will improve hip control, enabling much quicker weight shifts, which will exert a greater downward force, generating faster skiing.
Upper Body Tension - Pole Position will make your muscles sore! One of its functions is to be used for core strengthening exercises where riders ski with strap fully stretched for longer periods of time – working the vital muscle groups in arms and torso.
Maintaining Base Position – Pole Position assist racers in maintaining the base position throughout the run – minimizing mistakes, enforcing posture, and building muscle memory for the basics.
Visual Focus – Pole Position’s bright orange color draws the attention of both riders and coaches. Riders notice an increased focus and a heightened awareness of the exercise in session and coaches have an easier task to assess and correct the riders postures.
“We received a positive feedback in our team with improved upper body stability and that the Pole Position kept our racers from leaning into the turn.
Werner Zurbuchen, Swiss EC-team Men”
FAQ RACERS
When is a good time training with Pole Position? Connected skiing is used with most racers during warm up runs or when to solve a specific problem. Training with Pole Position is also a good inbetween practice exercise.
Can i use Pole Position in gates? Yes, you can use the Pole Position when training with stubbies or with gates in GS or Super-G. Please send us an e-mail if you need a specific program.
What model should i use? Rule of thumb, use the 750 if you are shorter than 170 cm and the 900 if you are taller.
Any questions or suggestions to improve, please e-mail us! Thanks.
“As a Coach, I have used Pole Position in training sessions with the British National Ski Team. I noted significant improvements in areas of balance and stability as well as an improvement in the athletes skiing positions – especially when negotiating gates in SL”
Phil Anker, Technical Coach British National Ski Team
