Hello everyone, I've been through the forums and recongize that there are mixed opinions out there as to the utility of having a spinner.
I have always travelled my spins. Impressively. I'd been avoiding them, but got tapped in synchro to do one. The first night they were reasonably centered (for me), but last night, they were scary. I think I know what at least part of the problem is- my free hip drops, shifting my weight over and beyond my skating foot. It's always been a problem and one for which I'm cursing muscle memory. But I'm sure my coach will find other things to fix, too. The biggest problem (besides the fact that I might kill one of my teammates) is that it exacerbates my dizziness.
Now, based on comments I'd written off the spinner, but now, I'm wondering if a rocker-type model, like the Edea might not be a good idea to get off ice practice. My ice time is very limited and publics are not an option (tooooooooooo crowded). I'm thinking that since it travels with the user, I can use it to help fix my body position. With the paper plate, I'm never really sure.
What do you guys think?
Yeah, and if any of you have drills/exercises/etc to recommend that would help me remember to keep that free hip up, I'd LOVE to hear them. I've been thinking I might need one of those things the monk in the Da Vinci code wore on his leg.....
Thanks!