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I don't think Juan's problem is where he's looking. In fact, I'm sure its not.
I think he's just got a mental block where he's going bloody fast and his brain is telling him to slow down. That's why he needs to talk to downhillers, to find out the mental attitude needed to trust his riding skills and let himself go faster.
Or maybe he's just getting old, that does the same thing 😉
Like Lopes say's in his book: 'Get smooth before you get fast'. A while back I gave up trying to go fast and now I'm riding a lot faster.
Wax on wax off.
Probably a stupid question, but when was the last time you had your eyesight checked? Mate of mine gradually got worse technically for no apparent reason and after a routine medical he found his eyesight had deteriorated to the point where he needed glasses! He ended up buying a decent set of prescription 'sports' glasses and has much more confidence
This has been a good thread. 🙂
Think there is not a lot to add here but I will emphasie 2 points already made
Focus on smoothness, and think about the basic techniques. Speed will come.
Look as far ahead as you can.
The only other point I would add is go a little faster than you are comfortable with for certain sections. Slowly that 'comfort' speed will increase