Ski the Modern way with Harald Harb

Harald Harb, President of Harb Ski Systems, posts his thoughts on skiing, ski racing, technique and more.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Dodge Ski Boots

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If you want to see the Future of skiing now, check out this product! Harald Says: " If You Are Not On Board, You are Behind ". htt...

Limit arm movements in slalom

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It's best to keep your upper body from rotating by arm swinging, as it has an effect on your ski control. So use an inside block in flus...
Sunday, September 26, 2010

Great time of year to be in Colorado! The air is crisp and clear, the sun keeps you warm even at 12,00ft.

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Top of Berthoud Pass The Continental Divide is in the background; Winter Park is just around he corner. Ski season is only a few weeks away ...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Hirscher Slalom Training

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No Pivoting, skivoting, just lower body tipping. Of course if you begin your turns with upper body leaning you need to work on Counter balan...
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Friday, July 23, 2010

Climbing with Hermann

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This is Hermann and me at Rifle Colorado. Rifle is a world renowned climbing area; some of the best climbers come here to train and tune up....
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Harrison's training weeks in Colorado

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Harrison was here in Colorado for altitude training in late June. Update: Harrison placed 3rd in a Pro,1,2 race in Maine, since his Colorado...
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How to know you are getting angles

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Look at the angle of the skis to the snow, then look at the angle of the inside shin to the snow. If it is less than 45 degrees, you are roc...
Friday, June 18, 2010

Ski Magazines: Harald Harb Articles

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Here is a list of articles I did for "Snow Country" magazine and "Skiing" magazines, more than ten years ago. The articl...

Bixie-Bob cats

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I heard yesterday that our cat breeder, where we got our two Pixie-Bob cats, died in February. Some of you have seen and know our cats; Flas...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

I had the pleasure to meet Miguel DuHamel

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Miguel is the second most winning racer in AMA history. His father was also a great motorcycle racer, who I saw race in Quebec, back when I ...

World Super Bike Races in Salt Lake City

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A fun weekend of entertainment and exciting motorcycle racing. Stunt riding is a major attraction, amazing riders with exception balance and...
Friday, May 28, 2010

Don't you wish to be a better skier, take the steps to ensure your success!

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Harb Ski Systems, The Leader in Modern Ski Technique and Ski instruction With "Harb Ski Systems" as your coach, partner and cons...
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Biomechanics and lower leg dynamics.

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To help understand this post, please refer to the Photos in the last three posts: There is an interesting point to be made about the Austri...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Comparison of two World Cup Skiers

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Setting up the turn with lower body; tipping with no or little pressure on the skis. Inside leg flexing and added tipping angles move CG clo...

Why Austrians ski differently than US Ski TEam

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Hirscher feathers his skis with a combination of tipping and inclination. The reason for the inclination is his alignment. Note: A bowlegged...
Monday, May 17, 2010

Baseline comparison of alignment and leg angles.

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Soft Alignment: Refined alignment often seen on World Cup.

Boot alignment applies even with World Cup racers.

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This alignment is "soft", showing the knee too far in and upper leg rotated. This causes lots of tail skid as seen here.

A Tirol folk group plays for the guests.

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Hintertuxerhof
Sunday, May 9, 2010

Hintertux Camp 2010

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The Olperer in the background. We have been here now for almost two weeks. The best snow year ever. Today, Sunday May, 9th turned out to be ...
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Friday, April 30, 2010

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Climbing in the most beautiful place in the world. Ziller Valley in TIROL, Austria. This is about 3/4 way up on the climb, a thin finger ra...
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