HOW TO CONTROL YOUR SPEED WHEN SKIING | How to slow down, control your speed and remain in balance

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  • @markhavig641
    @markhavig641 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    That was a great lesson for lower intermediates (like me) who are working on balancing on the outside ski. Our natural leg preference (usually the right leg) doesn’t often get mentioned in lessons. Turns on my right leg (left turns) are way better than on my left. During the last 2 seasons I’ve concentrated on balancing and turning on my left leg. It doesn’t look good (it’s wobbly) but it’s forcing me to use my left-leg muscles and my left-side balance to create a decent right turn. I’m slowly improving my skills and confidence ⛷️😎

    • @kaes3321
      @kaes3321 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have the same issue for right turns

    • @ilonaxxx20
      @ilonaxxx20 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh my! I skied only once in my life and my husband took me to an intermediate track in Georgia. It did not look intermediate at all. I lost all my confidence on skis that I have build in my first 2 skiing hours and started falling every single turn when turning right. I took of my skis halfway down (that’s how much I could manage to go) and walked. Right now I am afraid to ski.

  • @thuynh9071
    @thuynh9071 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Tx for a great lesson. I've taken private lessons but was never explained this technique! This has helped my yesterday's ski outing a lot.
    Please make more videos with great tips.

  • @peterginsburg2465
    @peterginsburg2465 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    The lifting of an up slope leg never helped my students to get centered on their skis, especially when going cross slope. They would go right back to their "tail wagging" position with weight back. If they hit ice, their their tails would slip out. What I discovered from my own skiing, that centering on your skis depends on how developed your lower leg muscles are. Beginners and intermediates tend to have weaker lower leg muscle control. Because of ski boot design, one can easily sit back on their boot backs, if they have little lower leg strength. And then they turn into "tail waggers."
    I had a lot of success in getting students centered on their skis by going back to the wedge (snow plow) position and getting them to apply pressure on their toes to turn while in wedge position. To do it right, you have to move more forward on your skis, which actually strengthens lower leg muscles and gives more control. If you sit back on your skis, you can't put pressure on your toes, you just force yourself back and put more weight on the backs of the skis.
    Once you get the students forward, and push down on their toes to start and maintain a turn, in wedge position, they'd gradually get more centered. Then we'd gradually transition to more parallel ski positions. And once you get them to be centered on their skis, then maintaining a carved turn gets easier with more control, THEN, you can get them to make those circular carving turns.
    My main problem with upper intermediate, "tail wagging" students who wanted more control, was when I insisted we go back to practicing wedge turns first and controlling turns with our toes. They weren't happy about that, with some complaining to my ski school director about it, especially in private lessons. Those skiers never did learn to center their weight on their skis.
    The key to getting students to do all that you say, is to get them "centered" on their skis first, which is the most difficult thing to get them to do. Once they're "centered," tilting their legs more, and all the other advanced maneuvers becomes possible.

    • @kevinmurphy8644
      @kevinmurphy8644 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great response - thankyou

    • @SanduniPremaratne
      @SanduniPremaratne หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great tips. Thank you!

    • @markhavig641
      @markhavig641 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree…. and so do most ski schools. When instructors go for their level 1 qualification, they’re assessed on their ability to demonstrate wedge turns.

    • @wanderingwithcaroline
      @wanderingwithcaroline 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This is so helpful! I am a new skier and have found that I handle turns well until my lower legs fatigue, and then the day is pretty much shot for me. I think I’ll need to go back to practicing slow controlled wedge turns putting weight in my toes as you suggested. Thank you for your comment!

    • @lisadavison1405
      @lisadavison1405 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@wanderingwithcarolineit’s so interesting to read this. I returned from a brief weekend ski trip yesterday. I’m a v nervous skier who’s started learning in their mid-late 40s whilst battling vertigo and this weekend really brought home to me how much fatigue impacts my ability on the slopes . After only two hours my leg muscles are so tired that switching pressure/weight from one foot to the other becomes incredibly difficult and I find it impossible to stay forward. So then control flies out of the window, anxiety shoots up and I become more tense (which is tiring in itself) and my confidence plummets. 😂
      However, it’s been really useful to understand that process and I can see that I’m actually improving up to the time that my leg muscles start to shake. At that point I’m best to call it a day and end the session on a high.
      I’m never going to be a “good” skier but I’m definitely gradually improving with each session. When you completely lack confidence your only option is to focus on increasing competence.
      Any tips on off-slope exercises to build the necessary muscle strength?

  • @TomislavKolaric
    @TomislavKolaric 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thanks! This is one of more useful videos for intermediate skiers! I am very happy to stumbled upon this video. So many videos try to explain, but how you put it-it just makes more sense

    • @maisonsport
      @maisonsport  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're very welcome!

  • @gspice71
    @gspice71 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of the best lessons I’ve ever seen online. Thank you! I may need to come to you in person! 😊

    • @maisonsport
      @maisonsport  5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much for your kind comment! Make sure to visit maisonsport.com for lessons in over 400 resorts across Europe ⛷

  • @sylviacardona9815
    @sylviacardona9815 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved the lesson🎉 thank you ❤❤❤❤

  • @jeffliu4203
    @jeffliu4203 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ok, so ski back uphill is a way to slow down. You have nailed it right on my fear, thank you! And the 3 tips you have mentioned are perfect ways to avoid the 3 pitfalls waiting in front of me, thank you again!

  • @Peepsee
    @Peepsee 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Some great ideas for teaching some skills! Thanks, will try these out this winter as i am an complete amature 😊

  • @guymartinez4394
    @guymartinez4394 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh My God, your good...thank you for taking the time for us.

  • @ericreyes2531
    @ericreyes2531 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for the tip, I’m 57 years old and 250 lbs and it’s hard for me to slow down, it takes a toll on my legs. We’re going to Lake Tahoe next month 🤞🏼

  • @Capo51
    @Capo51 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ' Sqeese that lemon'. Liked this tip especially 😂👍

  • @malikrameez703
    @malikrameez703 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am first time watching your video best ski tips

    • @maisonsport
      @maisonsport  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks and welcome 🙏

  • @tadeuszsolowiej1522
    @tadeuszsolowiej1522 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🌹super tips, thank you 🙏

    • @maisonsport
      @maisonsport  4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @user-bu9nb8wr6e
    @user-bu9nb8wr6e หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very good lesson and very clearly explained.

  • @tonidinkic
    @tonidinkic 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I just don't get why there is no any fence at edges of track, 1:23 for example. It looks like certain injury or even worse if you go across, and for beginners who are just trying to accommodate to steering, it just seems scary.

  • @OnceABustAlwaysABust
    @OnceABustAlwaysABust 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    2:20 re “squeeze the lemon”. I don’t understand this position. If you hit any bump won’t you be flying because you have no way to absorb it?

    • @Juulnvm
      @Juulnvm 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No because you still use your legs to flex and absorb them

  • @Flypidge
    @Flypidge หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please can I ask anyone that has knowledge. How do I best control speed, I am tall and heavy...my weight is around 16.5 to 17 stone. I have been skiing a couple of times, I always find it takes a massive toll on my legs as I'm constantly skidding into the turn to decrease speed. I know this is incorrect but I do it because I'm scared of picking up to much speed.

    • @alessandrol2221
      @alessandrol2221 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How much is it in SI units?

    • @Flypidge
      @Flypidge หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @alessandrol2221 hello it's about 104kg

    • @alessandrol2221
      @alessandrol2221 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Flypidge You're not exactly lightweight, but if you've got good muscles, it's not a big deal!
      I'm not a master myself and am still learning to ski well, but here's what I would suggest:
      -Try to train your legs a bit.
      -Be patient, as the coordination needed for skiing can sometimes feel counterintuitive.
      Follow the tips of this video, and pay particular attention to the advice about shifting your weight onto the downhill ski: this way, you won't skid, but instead, you'll be able to carve into the snow with the inside edge of the ski (the edge pointing to the hill) and then guide it toward the gentlest slope that you feel is safe. This will help you slow down.
      As I mentioned, it's counterintuitive because everyone tends to move "away from the cliff". But in this case, you need to keep your head over the skis and make sure most of your body weight is on the downhill ski.

    • @Flypidge
      @Flypidge หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@alessandrol2221 Thank you for replying, I was chuckling to myself when you said "not exactly lightweight" really made me laugh, your not wrong 😂
      I appreciate your time explaining this, I am fairly muscular, especially in my legs as I play a lot of sports and walk. I think you are correct though as the muscles that hurt must be muscles I don't often use whilst doing normal activities. I will take that advice on board and look for good exercises to tone specific muscles that tend to ache when I have skied previously.
      I will also try to focus on my body position when turning, I need to really use my knees to lean away from the slope, like you said....so I can use the edge more effectively.
      I appreciate your time, I'll let you know how it goes. I still have almost 2 months before I go skiing, so hopefully I can start to tone up the muscles a little bit.
      All the best and have a great Christmas and New year's.

    • @alessandrol2221
      @alessandrol2221 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Flypidge oh by the way, I didn't mean to be offensive! And when I wrote that answer I had read 140kg, which is a bit more :D
      Well, since you're muscular, it's not really that much! Merry Christmas to you as well and enjoy your skiing!

  • @malikrameez703
    @malikrameez703 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good mam

  • @traildog47
    @traildog47 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I do not understand any of this, speaking as a skier, who feels like I've just left a catapult as soon as I move off down the slope, and hit warp factor 9 within a few meters, and always having to keep turning until I point uphill.

    • @EmperorAst
      @EmperorAst 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Then I guess it is not for you, first you need to learn braking lol

  • @TonyTwort
    @TonyTwort หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The instructor does not state to lift the heel to maintain balance with a forward stance. lots of lower level skiers lean back to lift the ski so the tip comes up and balance shifts to the back. Also when demonstrating the pole to snow she does it on a narrow track using the whole width, which endangers other skiers coming from behind

  • @thyslop1737
    @thyslop1737 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are you available in the middle of Feb 2025 in Vail?

    • @maisonsport
      @maisonsport  5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Hi! I'm afraid we currently only operate in European ski resorts - hopefully one day!

    • @thyslop1737
      @thyslop1737 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @maisonsport I was more joking than anything. But, at the same time, I thought I would ask. As well, I probably could not even afford you.

  • @jackMcRyder
    @jackMcRyder 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have no idea what’s going on, or, what’s shown in half of the video, at least .

  • @kowalskik.1333
    @kowalskik.1333 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    With the curve showing on the beginning of video you really should show also the bad alternative, because I did not get your point. What you showed.. ..what else?

  • @ricardomarinho7819
    @ricardomarinho7819 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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