The ISTD tech is comparable to the Eurotest in terms of challenging hurdles, but as always, with the right preparation it becomes a question of when rather than if. We will train to meet the criteria that is fundamental to the exam making sure that you have a clear idea of what you must achieve, how to do it and where your strengths and weaknesses lie. This will require you to show a good technical basis that won't break down in the following environments
- Bumps
- Off-piste & variable terrain
- Steeps slopes
- Piste [medium radius and short radius]
...Variable
and bumps training...
We will train to be prepared for all eventualities along a broad range of skills and manouvres, tasks and tactics. Trying to 'second guess' what short turn or what you will be asked to do is not an effective training plan. It's better to work on having good skills and movements that give you solid performances across the board.
The criteria are simple:
Good ski perfomance / effective balance and posture / minimum speed
What we will do on the ISTD training courses is interpret how the criteria fit to the above environments and more importantly, interpret how your skiing meets the criteria.
We will run training weeks in the periods preceding the ISTD exams in Courchevel/Meribel.
This will be in January and March usually. Check the News page regularly for updates and info on courses.
Podium ISIA ISTD tech prep course
BASI
level 3 & 4 Technical training clinics
Dates: Jan & March 2011
The 2011 training courses will run in Courchevel in conjunction with New Generation. Further details shortly...
As well as the Eurotest, Dave has regularly prepared and examined candidates for all technical levels of the BASI system for several years. Join us to find out exactly what is required to pass these exams and what YOU need to do to make the grade. This is an opportunity to take the guesswork out of your BASI preparation and go to your exams feeling confident and ready..