Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent

Welcome back to Spraymakers, the guys jump right into spring skiing and how to start the season on the right foot!

To finish off Season 4 the guys talk through reflecting on the season past and look forward to the season ahead. 

This week the boys talk through the steps it takes to look at your skiing and realize what you need to correct based on the knowledge you have. 

This week the boys are joined by none other than Matt Rini to talk about how your skiing correlates to the ski and the boat and what you can do to work together for the best!

The season is winding down in a lot of places which often means time for reflection. Whether you have a few events left or not this time of year is great for taking some time to look at what you’ve learned this summer and also realize what you’d still like to accomplish. 

This week the guys jump into water temperature and how it affects your setup and your skiing in general. 

Many skiers struggle with standing balanced over their ski. The number one default is standing on the back foot and the boys walk through how to correct this action. 

The guys breakdown how to unwind and reset after skiing in a big event.  

Driving is an element to skiing that can easily get taken for granted. The boys talk through some good thoughts that will make you a better driver. 

This is Nationals week in the U.S. and Canada. The boys have skied many events over the years and have lots of quick tips to be best prepped for tournament time. 

Success in tournaments can come down to a few key factors, listen as the boys talk you through how to peak on the big day. 

This week the guys talk about focusing on the keys that make the biggest impact and not getting caught in the trivial nuances in between the big moves. 

As you exit the wakes it’s imperative to keep your back arm straight and connected to get swing up the boat, listen as the boys break it down!

It can be easy to get distracted mid-season with all the noise out there. The guys talk about staying focused and keeping their skiing on track. 

Gates are the perpetual battle, the boys break down the move that sets up the entire pass into simple moves.

In skiing, there are often very small differences that separate the good skiers from the great skiers. The boys discuss little areas to address that can make big strides to success on the water. 

Let’s finish that turn, the height of the turn to the zone you’re working behind the boat defines the speed you can carry cross-course, learn how to dial in that move.

Turning is the most fun yet frustrating part of skiing, the boys talk about how to make your turns with ease. 

The way a skier moves from edge change to apex is crucial to maintain rhythm and direction in the course, the boys break it down in simple terms. 

Coaching your kids can be a tricky situation, this week the guys jump into the best approach to coaching your own kids or taking them to get coached somewhere else. 

The boys really break down what it means to go beyond having good structural alignment to being the most efficient at carrying cross-course speed.

It’s imperative to have your ski between you and the boat at the end of the turn to be efficient on the water. This week the guys talk through how to keep your ski moving with you through the turn. 

This week the guys talk through the steps involved to take your skiing up to the next level. 

The relationship to the boat is pivotal to success on the water, the guys discuss how to work with the boat and not fight it while you’re skiing. 

The boys jump into what it takes to ramp your skiing up as you get back on the water; eliminating the noise and focusing on the moment to ski your best. 

It’s spring time here in the US and most people are starting to think about skiing again. Whether you have skied through the winter some or you’re just getting back on the water the boys have some sound advice to start your season properly.  Dust off that spray leg and get to ripping!

This episode rounds out an amazing third season of the podcast, thanks for tuning in along the way. To wrap the season the guys talk about reflection and learning from the ski season behind to make the next your best season yet. Enjoy and we’ll see you back next year!

Back for a second week of listener questions, the guys discuss advancing through line lengths and how to maximize your training for success.

As this third season winds down the guys take some of your questions and expand on the topics. This week they discuss adapting to different ropes and recovering from a poor gate setup.

The guys discuss the relationship with the boat and riding the line based on visuals, feeling, and where both come into play.

It’s really easy to compile a laundry list of keys to work on but the guys discuss why it’s important to streamline your keys and focus on the things that make the biggest impact.

Getting your ski set up correctly is one of the most imperative things to your success. Listen as the boys hone in on some keys to get your ski ripping right out of the box.

It’s the peak of tournament season and the guys talk about the best ways to prepare for a tournament and how to set yourself up for success!

This week the guys jump into the topic of Handle Control and what it means to execute properly.

The most important aspect of your skiing is back for a second week of discussion. This week the boys are honing in on some very specific gate keys to incorporate into your skiing.

Gates, gates, gates! So often discussed because they’re so important to success in the course. This week the guys talk through their keys to creating the ideal line outbound and through the gate.

Many people look like they’re fighting their ski to navigate their way down the lake and through the course. The best skiers know how to move with their ski to be the most efficient, listen as the boys talk about how to put all those pieces together.

The guys bring you past the edge change into the move that drives you high and wide up the boat into the apex of the turn

The movement that takes you from pulling behind the boat to turning at the buoy is most often termed the Edge Change. It’s a pivotal move that when done correctly gives you the swing needed to run buoys with ease. Listen as the boys break it down.

The guys finish discussing their progress pyramids; the hierarchy of their base fundamentals. Trent focuses on acceleration and Rossi discusses the idea of attack and flow.

Continuing on the thought of creating a progress pyramid for your own fundamental values as a skier, the guys build on alignment to discuss speed and its pivotal impact on your progression.

Alignment is 100% the most crucial element to progress on the water. Standing strong and balanced over your ski allows you to be better in all other aspects of your skiing.

In this episode, the guys discuss creating personal pyramids, or hierarchies of keys that you want to follow. This allows you to create a simple understanding that gives you control over the mechanics and key fundamentals you need to integrate into your plan.

Listen as the boys jump headfirst into the topic of confidence. They dissect what it means, and how to create confidence as well as discuss how to build confidence and trust in yourself, your abilities, and the plan you’ve created for your skiing.

Today the guys get into why it’s imperative for your handle and ski to travel on the same path. They break down this complex topic into simple terms that will allow you to ski a more efficient line.

Don’t just start the season hoping for the best, create a plan and attack. The guys go into why creating a plan is so important, how to set a plan and why everyone’s plan is different.

Most people strive to make every season on the water better than the previous. To make that happen the boys get into the mindset, nutrition, and fitness it’s going to take to make this your best yet.

The podcast that dives deep into the world of slalom with Chris Rossi and Trent Finlayson is here for its 3rd Season, that’s right folks, Spraymakers is back! After a long winter, the boys are here to talk about a new season on the water. While it’s easy to approach the season the same as you have in the past the guys chat through opening your mind up to new ideas and how to approach this upcoming season!