Where does Nate Smith hit the throttle?

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Tue, 2011-10-04 08:03

blackdog

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Nate Smith is an incredible skier. He has some things figured out that no one else seems to know. I spoke to one of his skiing partners in North Carolina at the tournament and he said Nate and Scott Tynan were just so dedicated in their skiing. Skiing in practically any weather conditions. I am surprised he doesn't already have a piece of the World Record since he runs 41 easier than anyone I've ever seen.

Tue, 2011-10-04 09:04

mike m

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I totally agree. I've been a

I totally agree. I've been a big fan of Nate's skiing this year and got to see him in person this year at the Malibu Open. He really makes 39 and 41 off look smoother than anyone else out there. Just a matter of time before he takes that record. I like this video of Nate from the Sac-Town Gold Rush tournament this year...you can really see how fast he's moving cross course when he's running 41.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxYu_ifbef0&feature=related

Wed, 2011-10-05 10:58

fu-man

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finally found it

Nate running 39 off in a dry suit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffS2-sjdgzA

Mon, 2011-10-17 20:12

fu-man

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Another thing I noticed is

Another thing I noticed is that at 39 and 41, he has virtually no "jerk" in his motion as he hooks back up to the handle after the turn. If you look at other greats in this sport, they have a significant jerk as they hitch back up. Nate is so smooth, its almost not there. In the video link above check out his offside 1.3.5, unbelievable!

Mon, 2011-12-12 09:49

chef23

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His turn at 4 ball in that

His turn at 4 ball in that pass is sick though. The ski totally hooked up with no tip rise at all. I think he had too much speed at 5 though but he was so early in the pass it didn't make a difference. Nate and CP run the smoothest 39s and 41s of anyone out there.

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