Mt Pora didnt really go as I had hoped. In GS my number is so high (81) so just making the 2nd run (top 60) was decent, the hill is not too challenging so any mistake is magnified in the finish time, I ended up finishing 44th, which is not where I want to be but looking at the technical side I'm happy with the way I'm improving in GS and with a few tweaks here and there, also less mistakes I reckon I'll be able to make a big improvement. The SL my 'main event' I was coming off the back of a decent FIS race series so felt quite confident, however it didnt go so well. I've been watching alot of video to figure out how to improve and get consistant fast runs, because when I nail a run I'm up there with the top guys, but I have way to many 'off' runs. I decided to ski with a more relaxed, loose approach because when I rip a run it looks so easy and loose, however that approach really didnt work for me in Mt Pora and it looked like I sorta forgot to put my foot on the gas and attack. I'm a bit in limbo with trying to find the perfect balance of aggression but not being to harsh on my skis. I always look at ski racing like a constant learning curve as the sport is moving on continuously, you cant stand still and do the same things or you'll end up getting left behind. I finished 26th in the SL which is not a disaster but I have shown recently I have much better in me!!!
Trained today in Hintereith, it's pretty soft, wet and warm all over the alps right now and it looks like continuing till the SL in Garmisch on Sunday so I'd better get used to skiing in the ruts and bumps!!!
