I haven't skied since the shaped skis came. When I used to ski on straight skis I did all my turns whether carve or not with my skis close together because I could. Is the idea now to keep your feet apart with the shaped skis. Thanks
@pbr2424 Generally speaking about hip with apart is a good general stance, skiers used to be told to keep their feet close together because it was perceived to look better but even in the 40s if you look at footage of downhill skier their feet will be much wider it is simply more efficient ,thanks enjoy the next time you ski.
I personally think that the carving technique is slightly different in racing and free skiing. Some emphasise pressure on outside leg by rotating and the upper body. This does give a pressure to the ski but one needs to use a lot of muscle. In free skiing, body axis is in one line, which racers feel looks too much inside. But this enables you to use the whole body weight to the skis rather than muscle only, plus the inside leg sits comfortably enough for you to control both legs.
I think your carve turns lack counter action . You ski too square. You will lose outside ski performance/edge hold by rotating early for your pole plant.
You need to rotate your hips and upper body to face the outside ski and hold it for longer. Watch the best (Austrian) ski racers for how countered they are when rounding a gate with hip to snow, inside knee fully flexed and upper body rotated to the outside. Plus of course great counter balance with angulation.
@skilikeagolfcart I don't see my outside ski get lost once and a lot of the position that you are talking about is often because the racer is having to push the inside arm much further forward, to avoid hitting the gate, than when free skiing. There is more than one way of doing things, Have a look at this video, and bear in mind that this guy is regarded as one of the best technical ski racers of the last decade.Pallander technical compillation by coach Greg
@skilikeagolfcart : Erm, The title is "Carving Ski LESSON", I dont think this guy is teaching Ski racers or anyone to FIS standards in this vid ?...wrong video, wrong comment me thinks. On aside, he's doing a bloody good job teaching people how to get into carving and to understand the basic principles. Well done ski guy !! Jeez some people!
@skilikeagolfcart you should not use your hip to initiate the turn. you only have to keep the skis in good distance, enough speed on the fall line and use your upper body as the trigger. pressure must be on both skis equally (thats why no hip movement!) to make them turn correctly and evenly. Else the outer ski would turn harder and you lose your balance as the distance between skis is getting smaller. This vid is actually the best I have seen here so far (and there are a lot out there ;-) ...)
@skilikeagolfcart and what you refer to is called "Vorseitbeuge" in German (don´t know the english term..sorry..). That´s what we trained 30 years back and you would still make use of it today in steep terrain and ski races as this allows much more radical turns and better speed control that pure carve turns. I actually use a mix of both today.
Just want to say thanks for your fantastic apps. Me and the girlfriend just returned from Italy where we found them real handy for pre and apres ski brushing up!
When I try to carve a turn, I tend to skid on the first part of the turn, then begin to grip the snow towards the end of the turn. How do you make the skis edge on the beginning of the turn?
@IndieMovies266 I think it's because you're trying to turn too early. Before the turn really begins, you have to face the slope for a while, and then grip,while still facing the slope. Skidding comes when you want to turn too fast, take it easy^^. Last thing: when you do carving, you mustn't rotate your feet much, it's the knees who have to do the work. Hope it helps
@IndieMovies266 The beginning of the turn starts with the front of the ski. If you move your (hips) forward or toward the tips of your skis between turns, your shins should pressure the front of your boot which will help engage your edges at the beginning of your turn. Play around with this on a green/blue run with lots of falline. Be patient and let the ankles initiate the new turn once you have moved your hips forward.
@milkphish2 I'm thinking about producing them I might have a nice little sideline,thanks for the positive feedback I will let you know about the underpants!thanks happy new year.
Hi Darren, any advice / tips for carving on a groomed run in the morning when the piste is hard and icy? I find it quite difficult to maintain a clean edge and have to make longer turns (skis are 13m radius) than normally able to do. I maintain my skis well and edges are ninja sharp!
@adzy166 Sounds good that your edges are ninja sharp, that would've been my first piece of advice. You have to be placed and balanced really well on the centre of the ski, from there it's a lot to do with confidence, if your mind is telling you the snow is hard and you won't grip there's a good chance you will try and turn and rotate your feet and create more of a skid than a clean carve.
@elatemedia Hi darren thanks for the rpy. have been practising your advice and the results are starting to show. I've also narrowed my stance a touch and not pushed so forward on the ski - focusing, as you say, on keeping balance on centre of ski. I've also really concentrated on softening the downhill leg and this is making the carve more fluid and rounded. This was a great insight from previous video. Thanks ever so much for taking time to reply. Very Generous. Top Bloke!
@AirbornProductionsV as a result of the force of a carved turn, and the angle your body needs to be at to perform a high speed turn like this, the legs need space to open up and create the angle needed to set a pure edge and the body will seem behind and in back of the equipment. Important to note, on his transition from old to new edge, the ski rides forward without any "POP" off the snow. This is a great indicator of forangular movement and proper stance.
I am actually skiing in exactly the same way the conditions on the carving video are slightly different compared to the stacked video the piste is much smoother and it is allowing me to achieve greater angles.
@elatemedia You are incorrect.Your shoulders should be level, if they are not, then you will loose a large amount of the possible carving angle because you will be leaning into the snow making it harder to get an edge.For example, if you look at a video of Ted, you will be able to find two points on his shoulders, draw a line, and two points on his hips with a line going through them.They will all be paralell, and a line going down the middle will be perpendicular to the ground.
You won't be able to carve unless you keep your edges tuned. It also helps to have a ski built for groomed runs, traditional camber with stiff torsion. Also, if you still have rear-entry boots - this is an intervention...
Great video... I managed to get the "skid" turns (shown at 1:27) nailed after my first week in the mountains, I really want to get on to doing carving turns as they look so much fun... I have another full week of lessons booked so hopefully I'll learn how to carve
I love this video. It's the simplist explanation that's the best isn't it? When I'm in a good carve I love the feeling because I'm enjoying the ride not working hard at all. Powder skiing is another thing... Still learning that fine art.
@rhinoman6969 Thanks for the comment. Our goal is to keep things clear, simple and easy to understand. We have more videos about skiing powder and off piste coming out shortly. So subscribe to our channel and receive alerts when the videos go live. I'm sure you will enjoy them
No offense, but I turn the sound off and just watch this video over and over. I'm trying to print the image on my brain. I love the way you ski. That from a guy who's been skiing for almost 50 years!!
New to skiing and find your lessons extremely helpful. I bought new skis last year and can't wait for this year's season to start. I find Alpine skiing more graceful and much more cool looking than the "telemark" ski style. I have researched it and find Alpine is for me. Thanks for all your help, I view your vids over and over again, I will download them to my ipod and take it to the slopes for a better practice and review. I just started last year but feel comfortable about carving blue runs.
@jimidee33 Thanks jimidee33, we believe that the skiing public has been done a disservice with all the badly-filmed, awfully presented, boring and old fashioned ski technique videos out there. Our aim is to redress the balance, bringing professional production values to the table and creating what we hope are inspiring and fun ski technique films. If you have an iPhone check out our Ski School Advanced app - we've just updated it with in-app filming capabilities and split-screen video analysis!
Hey Darren, I really appreciate your response, i will certainly try that next time i ski. I had also wondered if the fact that I haven't sharpened my skis in about 2 seasons or so affected my carving skill? I'm fairly certain it does, haha
@MclarenF1b0i That's pleasure. And yes... take those skis to a reputable ski shop and get them tuned. Blunt or burred edges and damaged bases won't just stop you carving well on hardpack and ice, they will make you ski worse no matter what snow conditions you are on!
Hey Darren, I love your videos! Its only October but I can't wait for ski season! I realize a lot of times, my skis skid instead of carve, what can i do to fix that? Also, is there a time when I should be purposely trying to skid? Thanks!
@MclarenF1b0i Thanks, glad you like our videos!! Try and work on your carving on a flatter slope, be really patient at the start of the turn and gradually build up the edge without trying to rotate your feet. Skidding is very important you will not be able to control your speed without it but this too should feel progressive not forced. As a guideline if you would not feel happy pointing your skis down the slope and going straight it's probably too steep for you to link fully carved turns down.
Nice video about carving. I like how you did not fail to say how important it is to skid too! Hey......how would you slow down, or stop! Really like how the video shows. Great KISS video. (OK just in case "Keep It Simple Stupid") Be good!
@alextlbass We'll there's carving... and carving. As a basic technique people should be learning it in their early stages of so-called 'advanced' skiing, but the art of carving a turn is something you'll never stop learning!
@alextlbass Kind of, yes. But people bring different styles to it. From the knees down, all carving pretty much looks the same if done right on edges. But from the hips up, a lot of carvers look like they're crouching. OTOH, some skiers stay upright in a way that looks cool, more graceful or something. Some carvers look like they're spreading their arms into wings and have sucked their neck up into their head.
Hi, I think I'm having a problem where when I carve I am putting too much pressure on my inside ski. The carving 'looks' good but every time I see videos instructing carving they say that most of your weight should be on the outside ski.
I don't seem to have any problems on the slopes but I'd like to break this bad habit, any tips? I don't know why but it just seems so much more natural keeping the weight on the inside ski for me.
@TheBillai The problem may be that you are trying to lean in with your body to make the skis go onto an edge. Try to feel more from the knees and ankles rolling the skis on to the edge - let the angle build up and progresssively feel the weight increasing on the outside ski right through the turn. As you initiate the new turn stand progressively onto the uphill ski and gradually build it up all the way through the turn. Don't try to make it a quick commitment to the outside ski, be patient.
@FullHouseHand A probable reason is you are trying to do too much too soon, try to be much more patient at the start of the turn. Its a misconception that you need alot of edge when you initiate the turn.....you don't. Start gradually and build the edge as the turn progreses. Patience is key. Enjoy your skiing!
when you initiate your turns, it seems that you stretchs your legs rapidly just after neutral phase. While you are stretching your legs, your upper body is still just as if it anchors. could you tell me little bit more detail when you initiate turns? especially, legs, upper body position including cross-over. It would be much helpful for me. thanks. this is just awesome ski channel that I have ever seen!
@goodmani2008 Hi there, Darren here. There is an extension of the legs, but its more connected to the cross over than you think. As the skis come below me and I cross over, I can retract my legs and follow the retraction with a extension. Try to avoid extending the legs and pushing off the ski at the end of the turn. Practice making turns by retracting the legs as you cross over and then extending at the start of the new turn.
@goodmani2008 If you're making shorter turns keep the upper body facing down the hill (watch a slalom skier) but on a longer turn you can let the upper body follow the skis more.
@FullHouseHand Hi there, the main reason people actually fall over when trying to carve is because they are trying to edge too much at the start of the turn. make sure your body position and the basics are right - hands in front, feet hip-width apart. Start edging gently at the start of the turn, be patient and increase your edging through the turn. There's more info in the Ski School Advanced App in the App Store if you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Happy skiing!
Nice Arc'teryx jacket.
bbistor 5 days ago
Very nice at 1:55 good luck
avivaxa 1 week ago
@avivaxa Glad you enjoyed it thanks a lot.
elatemedia 1 week ago
What I wouldn't give for those slopes *-*
ZutaMtian 2 weeks ago
@ZutaMtian I am lucky they are in serre chevalier where I live in the southern French Alps.
elatemedia 1 week ago
Villeneuve?
ArcaneGear 2 weeks ago
@ArcaneGear Yes it was.
elatemedia 1 week ago
@elatemedia wow, I've only ever been skiing once and it was there!!! I thought I recognized it but it was a half hearted guess!
ArcaneGear 1 week ago
I think your body is not lowered enough.
Rotkiv8 2 weeks ago
@Rotkiv8 In what respect?
elatemedia 2 weeks ago
@elatemedia what he meant was "Bend over son" :P
morganiothegamer 1 week ago
is this possible for a 13 yr old whos never been skiing before?
theguy40267 3 weeks ago
@theguy40267 Given the right training and a bit of time definitely.
elatemedia 3 weeks ago
@theguy40267 Not a chance...
danju48 2 weeks ago
I haven't skied since the shaped skis came. When I used to ski on straight skis I did all my turns whether carve or not with my skis close together because I could. Is the idea now to keep your feet apart with the shaped skis. Thanks
pbr2424 1 month ago
@pbr2424 Generally speaking about hip with apart is a good general stance, skiers used to be told to keep their feet close together because it was perceived to look better but even in the 40s if you look at footage of downhill skier their feet will be much wider it is simply more efficient ,thanks enjoy the next time you ski.
elatemedia 4 weeks ago
I personally think that the carving technique is slightly different in racing and free skiing. Some emphasise pressure on outside leg by rotating and the upper body. This does give a pressure to the ski but one needs to use a lot of muscle. In free skiing, body axis is in one line, which racers feel looks too much inside. But this enables you to use the whole body weight to the skis rather than muscle only, plus the inside leg sits comfortably enough for you to control both legs.
saodaketakeya 1 month ago
I think your carve turns lack counter action . You ski too square. You will lose outside ski performance/edge hold by rotating early for your pole plant.
You need to rotate your hips and upper body to face the outside ski and hold it for longer. Watch the best (Austrian) ski racers for how countered they are when rounding a gate with hip to snow, inside knee fully flexed and upper body rotated to the outside. Plus of course great counter balance with angulation.
skilikeagolfcart 1 month ago
@skilikeagolfcart I don't see my outside ski get lost once and a lot of the position that you are talking about is often because the racer is having to push the inside arm much further forward, to avoid hitting the gate, than when free skiing. There is more than one way of doing things, Have a look at this video, and bear in mind that this guy is regarded as one of the best technical ski racers of the last decade.Pallander technical compillation by coach Greg
elatemedia 1 month ago
@elatemedia : ERM again.. this guy is not teaching racing...and people really dont understand your grammar.. are you apre skiing ?? Hic lol
redpanda2401 1 month ago
@skilikeagolfcart : Erm, The title is "Carving Ski LESSON", I dont think this guy is teaching Ski racers or anyone to FIS standards in this vid ?...wrong video, wrong comment me thinks. On aside, he's doing a bloody good job teaching people how to get into carving and to understand the basic principles. Well done ski guy !! Jeez some people!
redpanda2401 1 month ago
@skilikeagolfcart you should not use your hip to initiate the turn. you only have to keep the skis in good distance, enough speed on the fall line and use your upper body as the trigger. pressure must be on both skis equally (thats why no hip movement!) to make them turn correctly and evenly. Else the outer ski would turn harder and you lose your balance as the distance between skis is getting smaller. This vid is actually the best I have seen here so far (and there are a lot out there ;-) ...)
MartinDauer 1 month ago
@skilikeagolfcart and what you refer to is called "Vorseitbeuge" in German (don´t know the english term..sorry..). That´s what we trained 30 years back and you would still make use of it today in steep terrain and ski races as this allows much more radical turns and better speed control that pure carve turns. I actually use a mix of both today.
MartinDauer 1 month ago
Just want to say thanks for your fantastic apps. Me and the girlfriend just returned from Italy where we found them real handy for pre and apres ski brushing up!
Thoroughly recommended
lifeshort 1 month ago
@lifeshort It's a pleasure and we're thrilled you like the Ski School Apps. I hope you left a review on the app store ;o) Thanks again.
elatemedia 1 month ago
When I try to carve a turn, I tend to skid on the first part of the turn, then begin to grip the snow towards the end of the turn. How do you make the skis edge on the beginning of the turn?
IndieMovies266 1 month ago
@IndieMovies266 I think it's because you're trying to turn too early. Before the turn really begins, you have to face the slope for a while, and then grip,while still facing the slope. Skidding comes when you want to turn too fast, take it easy^^. Last thing: when you do carving, you mustn't rotate your feet much, it's the knees who have to do the work. Hope it helps
fabix9333 1 month ago
@IndieMovies266 The beginning of the turn starts with the front of the ski. If you move your (hips) forward or toward the tips of your skis between turns, your shins should pressure the front of your boot which will help engage your edges at the beginning of your turn. Play around with this on a green/blue run with lots of falline. Be patient and let the ankles initiate the new turn once you have moved your hips forward.
broggie67 1 month ago
Where can I buy the carving underpants? :P Great video! My favorite, next to the skiing stacked video.
milkphish2 1 month ago in playlist Advanced Ski Lessons and Skiing Technique
@milkphish2 I'm thinking about producing them I might have a nice little sideline,thanks for the positive feedback I will let you know about the underpants!thanks happy new year.
elatemedia 1 month ago
Hi Darren, any advice / tips for carving on a groomed run in the morning when the piste is hard and icy? I find it quite difficult to maintain a clean edge and have to make longer turns (skis are 13m radius) than normally able to do. I maintain my skis well and edges are ninja sharp!
adzy166 1 month ago
@adzy166 Sounds good that your edges are ninja sharp, that would've been my first piece of advice. You have to be placed and balanced really well on the centre of the ski, from there it's a lot to do with confidence, if your mind is telling you the snow is hard and you won't grip there's a good chance you will try and turn and rotate your feet and create more of a skid than a clean carve.
elatemedia 1 month ago
@elatemedia Hi darren thanks for the rpy. have been practising your advice and the results are starting to show. I've also narrowed my stance a touch and not pushed so forward on the ski - focusing, as you say, on keeping balance on centre of ski. I've also really concentrated on softening the downhill leg and this is making the carve more fluid and rounded. This was a great insight from previous video. Thanks ever so much for taking time to reply. Very Generous. Top Bloke!
adzy166 1 month ago
You are leaning in a lot, which is the opposite of your "stacked" video.
AirbornProductionsV 2 months ago
@AirbornProductionsV as a result of the force of a carved turn, and the angle your body needs to be at to perform a high speed turn like this, the legs need space to open up and create the angle needed to set a pure edge and the body will seem behind and in back of the equipment. Important to note, on his transition from old to new edge, the ski rides forward without any "POP" off the snow. This is a great indicator of forangular movement and proper stance.
bradhorn14 2 months ago
@AirbornProductionsV
I am actually skiing in exactly the same way the conditions on the carving video are slightly different compared to the stacked video the piste is much smoother and it is allowing me to achieve greater angles.
elatemedia 1 month ago
@elatemedia You are incorrect.Your shoulders should be level, if they are not, then you will loose a large amount of the possible carving angle because you will be leaning into the snow making it harder to get an edge.For example, if you look at a video of Ted, you will be able to find two points on his shoulders, draw a line, and two points on his hips with a line going through them.They will all be paralell, and a line going down the middle will be perpendicular to the ground.
AirbornProductionsV 1 month ago
carving underpants make u carve up my but crack!!! =)
azn619 2 months ago
@azn619 Nice!
elatemedia 2 months ago
You won't be able to carve unless you keep your edges tuned. It also helps to have a ski built for groomed runs, traditional camber with stiff torsion. Also, if you still have rear-entry boots - this is an intervention...
misterfunnybones 2 months ago
Where are you skiing at? It looks so beautiful!
nerrawasset 2 months ago
@nerrawasset Hi Nerrawasset, this was filmed in Serre Chevalier, a ski resort in France.
elatemedia 2 months ago
Great video... I managed to get the "skid" turns (shown at 1:27) nailed after my first week in the mountains, I really want to get on to doing carving turns as they look so much fun... I have another full week of lessons booked so hopefully I'll learn how to carve
djgravitate 2 months ago
i love caving underpants !!
nicolasdemelio 2 months ago
@nicolasdemelio Caving underpants or carving underpants? Are caving underpants waterproof?
elatemedia 2 months ago
good job , thanks for great video
supergrza 3 months ago
@supergrza that's a pleasure supergrza, have a great ski this winter!
elatemedia 2 months ago
I love this video. It's the simplist explanation that's the best isn't it? When I'm in a good carve I love the feeling because I'm enjoying the ride not working hard at all. Powder skiing is another thing... Still learning that fine art.
rhinoman6969 3 months ago
@rhinoman6969 Thanks for the comment. Our goal is to keep things clear, simple and easy to understand. We have more videos about skiing powder and off piste coming out shortly. So subscribe to our channel and receive alerts when the videos go live. I'm sure you will enjoy them
elatemedia 3 months ago
nice form but learn your ski languge
MrSpeedfreak99 3 months ago
wheres his helmet?
colinpokey9 3 months ago in playlist Advanced Ski Lessons and Skiing Technique
No offense, but I turn the sound off and just watch this video over and over. I'm trying to print the image on my brain. I love the way you ski. That from a guy who's been skiing for almost 50 years!!
rhythmkyng 3 months ago
@rhythmkyng thanks rythmkyng, ski season is just around the corner!
elatemedia 3 months ago
Thanks djgravitate, it's a run above Le Monêtier in the Serre Chevalier ski area. And yes, they were fun!
elatemedia 4 months ago
That smooth carving at the end looked like a lot of fun!!!
djgravitate 4 months ago
New to skiing and find your lessons extremely helpful. I bought new skis last year and can't wait for this year's season to start. I find Alpine skiing more graceful and much more cool looking than the "telemark" ski style. I have researched it and find Alpine is for me. Thanks for all your help, I view your vids over and over again, I will download them to my ipod and take it to the slopes for a better practice and review. I just started last year but feel comfortable about carving blue runs.
fr3agnt 4 months ago
Good visuals and nice simple explanation. Good job!
jimidee33 4 months ago
@jimidee33 Thanks jimidee33, we believe that the skiing public has been done a disservice with all the badly-filmed, awfully presented, boring and old fashioned ski technique videos out there. Our aim is to redress the balance, bringing professional production values to the table and creating what we hope are inspiring and fun ski technique films. If you have an iPhone check out our Ski School Advanced app - we've just updated it with in-app filming capabilities and split-screen video analysis!
elatemedia 4 months ago
Hey Darren, I really appreciate your response, i will certainly try that next time i ski. I had also wondered if the fact that I haven't sharpened my skis in about 2 seasons or so affected my carving skill? I'm fairly certain it does, haha
MclarenF1b0i 4 months ago
@MclarenF1b0i That's pleasure. And yes... take those skis to a reputable ski shop and get them tuned. Blunt or burred edges and damaged bases won't just stop you carving well on hardpack and ice, they will make you ski worse no matter what snow conditions you are on!
elatemedia 4 months ago
Hey Darren, I love your videos! Its only October but I can't wait for ski season! I realize a lot of times, my skis skid instead of carve, what can i do to fix that? Also, is there a time when I should be purposely trying to skid? Thanks!
MclarenF1b0i 4 months ago
@MclarenF1b0i Thanks, glad you like our videos!! Try and work on your carving on a flatter slope, be really patient at the start of the turn and gradually build up the edge without trying to rotate your feet. Skidding is very important you will not be able to control your speed without it but this too should feel progressive not forced. As a guideline if you would not feel happy pointing your skis down the slope and going straight it's probably too steep for you to link fully carved turns down.
elatemedia 4 months ago
Nice video about carving. I like how you did not fail to say how important it is to skid too! Hey......how would you slow down, or stop! Really like how the video shows. Great KISS video. (OK just in case "Keep It Simple Stupid") Be good!
Sagina1999 5 months ago
Is carving supposed to be an advanced skiing technique?
alextlbass 11 months ago
@alextlbass We'll there's carving... and carving. As a basic technique people should be learning it in their early stages of so-called 'advanced' skiing, but the art of carving a turn is something you'll never stop learning!
elatemedia 11 months ago
@alextlbass Kind of, yes. But people bring different styles to it. From the knees down, all carving pretty much looks the same if done right on edges. But from the hips up, a lot of carvers look like they're crouching. OTOH, some skiers stay upright in a way that looks cool, more graceful or something. Some carvers look like they're spreading their arms into wings and have sucked their neck up into their head.
Yearst 6 months ago
Hi, I think I'm having a problem where when I carve I am putting too much pressure on my inside ski. The carving 'looks' good but every time I see videos instructing carving they say that most of your weight should be on the outside ski.
I don't seem to have any problems on the slopes but I'd like to break this bad habit, any tips? I don't know why but it just seems so much more natural keeping the weight on the inside ski for me.
TheBillai 1 year ago
@TheBillai The problem may be that you are trying to lean in with your body to make the skis go onto an edge. Try to feel more from the knees and ankles rolling the skis on to the edge - let the angle build up and progresssively feel the weight increasing on the outside ski right through the turn. As you initiate the new turn stand progressively onto the uphill ski and gradually build it up all the way through the turn. Don't try to make it a quick commitment to the outside ski, be patient.
elatemedia 1 year ago
Thank you for your answer!
I still have a question regarding how to initiate the carve turn... I went skiing at whistler last week and I was confused
because whenever I roll my knees to start the turn, I have this sensation that I'm falling making me lose confidence to continue my turn. Any tips
Thanks from Vancouver, Canada
FullHouseHand 1 year ago
@FullHouseHand A probable reason is you are trying to do too much too soon, try to be much more patient at the start of the turn. Its a misconception that you need alot of edge when you initiate the turn.....you don't. Start gradually and build the edge as the turn progreses. Patience is key. Enjoy your skiing!
elatemedia 1 year ago
thanks so much, love your videos
ericksonmpe 1 year ago
@ericksonmpe Thanks! Watch out for more skiing videos later in the ski season...
elatemedia 1 year ago
@ericksonmpe MY TOO!!
nicof10 8 months ago
@ericksonmpe MY TOO!!
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nicof10 8 months ago
when you initiate your turns, it seems that you stretchs your legs rapidly just after neutral phase. While you are stretching your legs, your upper body is still just as if it anchors. could you tell me little bit more detail when you initiate turns? especially, legs, upper body position including cross-over. It would be much helpful for me. thanks. this is just awesome ski channel that I have ever seen!
goodmani2008 1 year ago
@goodmani2008 Hi there, Darren here. There is an extension of the legs, but its more connected to the cross over than you think. As the skis come below me and I cross over, I can retract my legs and follow the retraction with a extension. Try to avoid extending the legs and pushing off the ski at the end of the turn. Practice making turns by retracting the legs as you cross over and then extending at the start of the new turn.
elatemedia 1 year ago
@goodmani2008 If you're making shorter turns keep the upper body facing down the hill (watch a slalom skier) but on a longer turn you can let the upper body follow the skis more.
elatemedia 1 year ago
whenever i put my skis on edge, i tend to lose my balance and fall
any tips or any advice to help me carve?
I can skid and such but carving is my weakness
FullHouseHand 1 year ago
@FullHouseHand Hi there, the main reason people actually fall over when trying to carve is because they are trying to edge too much at the start of the turn. make sure your body position and the basics are right - hands in front, feet hip-width apart. Start edging gently at the start of the turn, be patient and increase your edging through the turn. There's more info in the Ski School Advanced App in the App Store if you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Happy skiing!
elatemedia 1 year ago