Taught 5 people to ski based on these tips without knowing that this video existed. The last person I taught this week learned to parallel ski within 4 days of ever pitting on his first pair. Glad that experience is enough to be able to teach others, even though I’m not a certified instructor. Btw I’ve skied for 20+ years on a ton of groomers throughout Europe and was told that a week is not enough to achieve proper technique. I beg to differ. The toughest hurdle for new skiers is to get over their fear of accelerating and the steepness of the slope. 4 days and I’m so proud. My best pupil learned everything, apart from carving, in 3 days.
Great tips and thanks for explaining so well! I watched this video many times last week when I had to rest a couple weeks after straining my knees on the slopes. I couldn't wait to try them out back there and I just did this morning! It was fantastic! Thank you so much!
B.O.T.F.O.S. ❤ What a great explanation!! With empathsis on the "F" 😆 Love the way he threw that in there and you figure it out yourself. This guys videos are the best. He has an easy voice to listen to and explains everything so well. Definitely hope he keeps doing these tutorial videos. Watched many others and his are just a few notches up - mainly because of his easy and calm voice which makes listening to him for hours a pleasure and his explanations are simple enough to understand as well. Love it when a persons pride in their craft shines through so brightly 🌞
Fantastic videos, without the technical waffle. I found your clips after feeling low on confidence after day 1 back on the slopes... Day 2 was then fantastic!! Thanks, keep up the great work. 👍
My Partner is a ski instructor, and i had my first day skiing yesterday. He explained everything exactly Like you did, so i was able to parallel ski on a blue slope after 3 hours. (Of course slow, but worked!!) These tips are amazing!!
Really great set of tips and drills. I’m going to be teaching my step daughters this winter and I use most of these little drills to help them get the feel of their skis and learn to maneuver better. Keep ‘em coming!
@@Avoriazskischool They are mid-20’s. Both beginners, but one is very athletic and willing to learn. Should be able to move her out of snowplow mode and into more dynamic skiing soon. When I was learning, I used some of those drills just to develop a better feel for my edges on the snow, and balance over my skis. They weren’t taught to me, they came naturally as a way to isolate certain aspects of skiing just for fun and practice. Where are you based? If I get to Europe in the winter I’ll come take an advanced lesson!
@@danielboehmke4626 Great. Lifting one ski, side slipping and parallel stop practising are ideal to help people lose the snowplough. enjoy! great step dad brownie points for you!. I'm based in Avoriaz. All the best
That is an incredibly useful video, thanks for sharing. I've been watching quite a few of this type of video recently, but this is the clearest. I just need to get out there and try it!
Aubrey and Shelby have transformed there skiing with the help of your video! Went from amateurs to looking like seasoned veterans. Even hitting jumps and 270 on and off rails. Also don’t have to listen to there boyfriends annoying comments anymore.
I’d heard all the lighting bolt talk and knees over the toes of the boots (which by the way you can still do and still be in the back seat). The one tip that finally clicked for me was push your hips forward. Try this while static on dry land but maintain an athletic stance, I guarantee your ankles flex and your body position is perfect. Simply remember how that feels and push those hips forward into the turn. Made a huge difference in my skiing at the beginning
Geroge, as an intermediate skier, I always heard many mentione a lot about pressure and the interaction of the ski with the snow. I am always puzzling on that as already often struggling on all 4 (or at least 3) common issues you mentioned in another video affecting parallel skiing. After watching a number of times of your demo, I finally got a glimpse of the meaning of the interaction of the ski and the snow. Thanks so much!!! Will save your videos to re-watch. I hope can make a trip to Avoriaz in the future!
Can't wait to try these tips out 😀. Wish I had you as a teacher on my first ski trip. Any tips on how to control speed on turn. I almost killed myself a few times last year on red slopes 😂 skiing out of my comfort range
Thanks for these videos! I’m an Intermediate trying to get better and better. Watching this video, I’m curious- after I ski 2 days or so my upper thighs are burning! From watching your videos and a couple others I’m getting the sense that I may be leaning back some not distributing my body weight appropriately. But the thing is I really do not feel I’m actually pretty confident that I’m not actually leaning back, I’m conscious of it and I try to stay positioned forward. And my ski partners are telling me that I am not leaning back also. So my question is can the upper thighs ache be a natural burn from all the exercise?
George, you say please listen carefully, then you say to balance on the expletive outside ski. Why do ski instructors NOT describe properly what the skier should plant in their mind? While the force (weight and velocity) is bearing on the outside ski, one is NOT “balanced” on the outside ski. Ones’ center of gravity is not over the ski at all. Please consider carefully what is said to students. As a diving coach, I know that a single dominant thought is what I want to implant, and I choose my words carefully. Ok, I know what you mean, but I have to convert it for myself.
I’d challenge point 4. Too often does teaching this result in an excessive pop and worst of all, opening at the hip. These movements happen as a result of managing pressure and should not be artificially created.
Fair point 🙏🏻. In reality, what you teach needs to be suited to the specific learner, and not every method is suited to every skier. Also, different concepts are introduced at different points along the progression from beginner to intermediate to advanced. That’s why 1-1 ski lessons will always be the ultimate way forward, but videos can give a great head start 👌
Sorry, guy, but that is super old school. With modern skis, you now keep your feet apart, about a fist worth, and you slide the inside foot forward as you commit yourself to a turn. Pressure identical on both feet. This will naturally shift your centre of balance forward. You should see equal size snow plumes as the skis either scrape or carve around the turn. If you don't believe me, check out the top racers in ANY ski race flavour.
@Ceemysix Hi. I'm afraid that if you want to reach a higher level of skiing, you do. Especially if you want to do soft snow. On top of that, you want to be putting pressure on the front of the cuff on the boot. The bit where the cushioning is thickest. The amount of pressure depends on how 'aggressive' you want to ski. The shin should ALWAYS be pushing against the front of the boot to some degree anyway. Super gentle or hard depending on speed.
@Ceemysix Then you should understand and agree. Even the Arlberg style is a no-no with modern skis. In fact, that style was thrown out the window at least 15 years ago.
@ There are some differences from old school for sure. The weight bias between ski’s is more equal than it used to be especially off piste, but on hardpack a fair portion of total pressuring is on the outside ski. Stance is more open. Pressuring shovels has always been a priority. Keeping shoulders perpendicular to the fall line with weight over your toe pieces. Inside leg movement becomes more exaggerated at high edge angles.
Thank you so much for your clear and pictures tutorial!! Big toe, little toe, outside leg edge....Now, I understand much more. It is awesome for the exercises you listed out for us to work on. I appreciate you! You are a great ski instructor. Thanks for sharing your skill and love!
Taught 5 people to ski based on these tips without knowing that this video existed. The last person I taught this week learned to parallel ski within 4 days of ever pitting on his first pair. Glad that experience is enough to be able to teach others, even though I’m not a certified instructor. Btw I’ve skied for 20+ years on a ton of groomers throughout Europe and was told that a week is not enough to achieve proper technique. I beg to differ. The toughest hurdle for new skiers is to get over their fear of accelerating and the steepness of the slope. 4 days and I’m so proud. My best pupil learned everything, apart from carving, in 3 days.
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Excellent clear and concise instructions. Thank you
thanks a lot Peter
Great tips and thanks for explaining so well! I watched this video many times last week when I had to rest a couple weeks after straining my knees on the slopes. I couldn't wait to try them out back there and I just did this morning! It was fantastic! Thank you so much!
B.O.T.F.O.S. ❤
What a great explanation!!
With empathsis on the "F" 😆
Love the way he threw that in there and you figure it out yourself.
This guys videos are the best. He has an easy voice to listen to and explains everything so well.
Definitely hope he keeps doing these tutorial videos. Watched many others and his are just a few notches up - mainly because of his easy and calm voice which makes listening to him for hours a pleasure and his explanations are simple enough to understand as well.
Love it when a persons pride in their craft shines through so brightly 🌞
Fantastic videos, without the technical waffle. I found your clips after feeling low on confidence after day 1 back on the slopes... Day 2 was then fantastic!!
Thanks, keep up the great work. 👍
My Partner is a ski instructor, and i had my first day skiing yesterday.
He explained everything exactly Like you did, so i was able to parallel ski on a blue slope after 3 hours. (Of course slow, but worked!!)
These tips are amazing!!
Great video! Love it and I've just practiced today everything! It's so much fun! 🎉thank you so much!
Your videos are the best out there, clear to the point and not full of technical bumf
Thanks chris - I hope they're helpful
Really great set of tips and drills. I’m going to be teaching my step daughters this winter and I use most of these little drills to help them get the feel of their skis and learn to maneuver better. Keep ‘em coming!
Glad it’s helpful - how old are they? Are they complete beginners?
@@Avoriazskischool They are mid-20’s. Both beginners, but one is very athletic and willing to learn. Should be able to move her out of snowplow mode and into more dynamic skiing soon. When I was learning, I used some of those drills just to develop a better feel for my edges on the snow, and balance over my skis. They weren’t taught to me, they came naturally as a way to isolate certain aspects of skiing just for fun and practice.
Where are you based? If I get to Europe in the winter I’ll come take an advanced lesson!
@@danielboehmke4626 Great. Lifting one ski, side slipping and parallel stop practising are ideal to help people lose the snowplough. enjoy! great step dad brownie points for you!. I'm based in Avoriaz. All the best
That is an incredibly useful video, thanks for sharing. I've been watching quite a few of this type of video recently, but this is the clearest. I just need to get out there and try it!
Thanks Richard - have fun!
Thank you so much for sharing this, I will be trying the 4 exercises tomorrow 😬
Good luck have fun!
Aubrey and Shelby have transformed there skiing with the help of your video! Went from amateurs to looking like seasoned veterans. Even hitting jumps and 270 on and off rails. Also don’t have to listen to there boyfriends annoying comments anymore.
Very helpful advices, thanks a lot.
I’d heard all the lighting bolt talk and knees over the toes of the boots (which by the way you can still do and still be in the back seat). The one tip that finally clicked for me was push your hips forward. Try this while static on dry land but maintain an athletic stance, I guarantee your ankles flex and your body position is perfect.
Simply remember how that feels and push those hips forward into the turn. Made a huge difference in my skiing at the beginning
Thanks!
Thanks so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is great - thanks
Thanks
That's very generous, thanks so much!
Great instructions...
Thank you very much...
Excellent video. Thank you
Appreciate the comment 🙏🏻
Really good video, will be improving on my nextcomming skiing. thanks a lot!
Really good video thank you.
Amazing video, looking forward to try them this week
Great instructor
Excellent video! Thanks coach!👍
💞thank you , perfect videos !
Great basics!
excellent video! Thanks!!!
Thank you ❤
Great video, thanks body
brilliant. thanks!
Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
thanks for the kind comment
What an incredibly skilled coach. Outstanding really! I’m in my 60s and can ski any more due to arthritis. I couldn’t understand my coach 40 years ago
Thank you
Nice vids mate!
Thanks John!
Have my 3rd ski trip coming up in a couple weeks and I'm really hoping I can figure out how to parallel ski this year 🤞
Geroge, as an intermediate skier, I always heard many mentione a lot about pressure and the interaction of the ski with the snow. I am always puzzling on that as already often struggling on all 4 (or at least 3) common issues you mentioned in another video affecting parallel skiing. After watching a number of times of your demo, I finally got a glimpse of the meaning of the interaction of the ski and the snow. Thanks so much!!! Will save your videos to re-watch. I hope can make a trip to Avoriaz in the future!
Can't wait to try these tips out 😀. Wish I had you as a teacher on my first ski trip. Any tips on how to control speed on turn. I almost killed myself a few times last year on red slopes 😂 skiing out of my comfort range
Great video
Thanks for these videos!
I’m an Intermediate trying to get better and better. Watching this video, I’m curious- after I ski 2 days or so my upper thighs are burning! From watching your videos and a couple others I’m getting the sense that I may be leaning back some not distributing my body weight appropriately.
But the thing is I really do not feel I’m actually pretty confident that I’m not actually leaning back, I’m conscious of it and I try to stay positioned forward. And my ski partners are telling me that I am not leaning back also.
So my question is can the upper thighs ache be a natural burn from all the exercise?
thanks im in zermatt and wanted to know how
🧡💙💛
Up and Down movement helped me tremendously but my quads were on fire 😢
This is so hard for me. Specifically turning to the right on a steep hill i just can't seem to lift my right foot and commit
Great!
But why you don’t have french videos
@@yilmazahmet8767 l'année prochaine 👍🏼
I think it's called "skiing".
George, you say please listen carefully, then you say to balance on the expletive outside ski. Why do ski instructors NOT describe properly what the skier should plant in their mind? While the force (weight and velocity) is bearing on the outside ski, one is NOT “balanced” on the outside ski. Ones’ center of gravity is not over the ski at all. Please consider carefully what is said to students. As a diving coach, I know that a single dominant thought is what I want to implant, and I choose my words carefully. Ok, I know what you mean, but I have to convert it for myself.
I’d challenge point 4. Too often does teaching this result in an excessive pop and worst of all, opening at the hip. These movements happen as a result of managing pressure and should not be artificially created.
Fair point 🙏🏻. In reality, what you teach needs to be suited to the specific learner, and not every method is suited to every skier. Also, different concepts are introduced at different points along the progression from beginner to intermediate to advanced. That’s why 1-1 ski lessons will always be the ultimate way forward, but videos can give a great head start 👌
Parallel skiing with your feet a foot apart!!🤣🤣🤣 Boots together or go HOME!!!
haha boots together is a good laugh as well. Monoski for the win!
Out of interest, what’s the advantage of boots together in your mind?
@@Avoriazskischool That is the definition of Parallel Skiing!! Feet and skiis together. OG Paralleling!
@@EdFargo certainly does have it's own style and appeal 🤙
He's teaching beginners or back to basics for intermediates. It's excellent instruction. Lighten up Francis.
Sorry, guy, but that is super old school. With modern skis, you now keep your feet apart, about a fist worth, and you slide the inside foot forward as you commit yourself to a turn. Pressure identical on both feet. This will naturally shift your centre of balance forward. You should see equal size snow plumes as the skis either scrape or carve around the turn. If you don't believe me, check out the top racers in ANY ski race flavour.
You do not pressure both feet identically.
@Ceemysix Hi. I'm afraid that if you want to reach a higher level of skiing, you do. Especially if you want to do soft snow. On top of that, you want to be putting pressure on the front of the cuff on the boot. The bit where the cushioning is thickest. The amount of pressure depends on how 'aggressive' you want to ski. The shin should ALWAYS be pushing against the front of the boot to some degree anyway. Super gentle or hard depending on speed.
@ I’m a level 2 instructor.
@Ceemysix Then you should understand and agree. Even the Arlberg style is a no-no with modern skis. In fact, that style was thrown out the window at least 15 years ago.
@ There are some differences from old school for sure. The weight bias between ski’s is more equal than it used to be especially off piste, but on hardpack a fair portion of total pressuring is on the outside ski. Stance is more open. Pressuring shovels has always been a priority. Keeping shoulders perpendicular to the fall line with weight over your toe pieces. Inside leg movement becomes more exaggerated at high edge angles.
Thanks!
Very generous thanks so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks
Thank you so much for your clear and pictures tutorial!! Big toe, little toe, outside leg edge....Now, I understand much more. It is awesome for the exercises you listed out for us to work on. I appreciate you! You are a great ski instructor. Thanks for sharing your skill and love!
Thanks!