Me(Japanese) too want to say thank you for your Japanese subtitle ❤️ Key phrases for carving turn technique are “toilet seat position” and “parallel shin”, I understand. Best regards. Souichi TOYAMA ⛷️
Another great video Tom! You’re a terrific teacher. Nice work slowly and clearly explaining the why’s and how’s. It makes a huge difference in my understanding.
Hi Tom! Glad to see your videos. Lessons are continue of my personal crazy vinter practic races. Technic is not ideal, at each race. To know more through a head motion plus physical editions..👏
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for watching. Be sure to check out more of my instructional videos. My playlists are divided into levels so it should be easy to find interesting material.
You need to have a distinct pressure phase in order to float through the transition. If you are late with extending after transition you will risk being caught in the back seat. It is a timing issue. This is the highest level of carving and will take some time to adapt to. Cheers, Tom
Hi Tom - Great video and explanation. It was only recently I realized that there was serious discrepancy between how I imagined I was skiing vs reality, when my son took a video of me. It was horrible, and my delusions are now shattered. Back to basics for me.
Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos. Would you point me to a video in which you explain if and how you progressively change the angles as you move through a term. Is it a steady increase then sudden release? I'm fairly sure it is not just setting an angle and keep it till next transition but don't know.
You are right. It is not a park and ride situation so to speak. Pressure is increased dynamically at different rates depending on situation. And movements should also be progressive. A flex to release is a much more abrupt decrease in pressure while a up and over often referred to as a inside leg extension transition gives lets you ride the pressure longer. In theory your outside ski in never released. I need to make a video on pressure control. How to build it and how to release it. When and why. Cheers, Tom
Hi Mr Tom. Do you suggest using the ski energy release technic together to get an even quicker edge change? Some call it ski pop. The way I do is at the end of the turn I give a quick sharp edge and release so the skis shoot under me and all I have to do is relax/flex and my legs go in new turn. Of course, your timing has to be precise. I even tried your dril to combine together. When you becoming good with low position dril you add ski pop to help. At the end of the turn you quickly drop edges or flaten the skis and quick edge release relax and your legs will fly under you on to the new edges. Maybe I'm not very clear for everyone but I'm sure Tom gets what I'm on about and can explain more clearly and even maybe it is a good point for making video no 2.
I'm a 61 year old skier, to extend after a turn was the norm of skiing in my days, I'm now putting focus on the new technique and try to stay in chair sitting position and flex out in my turns, I find the new technique much harder on my legs especially my thighs. Do you recommend skiing this way of skiing all day, what would wear most people out after 1-2hours of skiing with burning leg muscles? I agree this way of skiing is more dynamic, but also takes up more energy! Thanks for the well explained video.
@@josefschefer580 Hi, no this is not for everyday skiing, and yes skiing this way needs a lot of energy. It's a racing technique but it can be used in day skiing too, but you will not be able to ski all day like that.
@@josefschefer580 There's something not quite right with technique if you are getting a higher loading your thigh muscles. When done correctly there should be very little pressure on the skis during the transition so very little effort is needed with the legs. The aim is to use the forces from the old turn to "float" the center of mass across the skis, with the legs basically folding up in front to prevent the body rising too much. The legs are not holding the body up and this shouldn't really be more effort than a transition involving an extension. That said a flexed, compact transition is not needed everywhere. For example if you are about to ski straight hen may as well extend. BTW I'm older than you 🙂
Wow, you make a complex thing sound so simple. We have a video in post production regarding this. Thanks for bringing it up. That will be a followup to this. I would also like to talk about phases. So important. Thanks 4 watching. Cheers, T😎M
Tom, the basic parallel taught by PSIA uses extension in the transition. Perhaps this is useful because of its simplicity, but creates a bad habit at the same time? For me, the key for avalement is to dorsiflex the outside ankle at the top of the turn. Are you doing that too? // Marshall
Hi Marshall. Thanks for watching. Yes, it creates bad habits. Basically everything we do can in some form or another be bad for something else. Yes, dorsiflexing the ankle is correct. Thats how we release the turn. And the tip often comes up off the snow. Cheers, T
@@Triggerboy62 Tom, the only thing in the video that I did not understand is why the tip will come of the snow? And are you referring to the outside or inside ski’s tip? If its not too much troubled for you, perhaps you can tell me the movements that create this reaction by the ski? It would be helpful. Regards, Marshall
@@gogglebro9421 it is the outside ski tip that will come up off the snow. Because you release the turn by flexing your extended outside leg. It is a combination of retracting your knee upwards, the ski sliding forwards and tentioning your ankle (dorsiflex).
@@Triggerboy62 Thanks for the clarification. I went back and rewatched your video and the explanation is all there. I find the terminology outside/inside sometimes misleading without reference to the uphill/downhill ski. What I see is that the retraction is of the outside/downhill ski and with that ski free, rotating it from the big toe edge to the pinky toe edge. I’m a recreational skier and generally don’t ski fast enough to need that much retraction where the tip of the ski comes off the snow. I simply lightening the tail of the ski which for me is generally sufficient. However, I reckon that I have to make the stronger retraction movement you’re teaching here when I’m going fast enough that my skis are crossing under using deflection. I now comprehend these differing techniques. // Marshall
Tom I love your stuff very much man, but it seems to me Odermatt is very tall in transitions and that doesn’t seem to affect his times or the edge angles.
Hi, thanks and thanks for watching. It is indeed interesting to watch Odermatt extend through the transition the way he does. However, there are gates where he flexes deep as most other racers. I guess it is possible in GS but not sure if that works that well in SL. Interesting season ahead, are there any new guys on the scene skiing like Odermatt?
Thank you for watching. Ski instruction has indeed been in a very confused state for the last 20 years. After the carving ski came and changed everything.
I know a bit about physics... what exactly do you think I should be studying more? Who in the video needs alignment and what kind? You are a boot fitter right?
日本語字幕、ありがとうございます。とてもわかりやすく感激しました。これからもよろしくお願いします。
Wow, thank you so much for your nice words. Good that the text is easy to understand. Tom
Me(Japanese) too want to say thank you for your Japanese subtitle ❤️
Key phrases for carving turn technique are “toilet seat position” and “parallel shin”, I understand.
Best regards. Souichi TOYAMA ⛷️
Another great video Tom! You’re a terrific teacher. Nice work slowly and clearly explaining the why’s and how’s. It makes a huge difference in my understanding.
Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful. Cheers, Tom
Hi Tom! Glad to see your videos. Lessons are continue of my personal crazy vinter practic races. Technic is not ideal, at each race. To know more through a head motion plus physical editions..👏
Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for the video. This is very easy to understand how we should move on the skis while curving and changing edges. I was given great tips!
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for watching. Be sure to check out more of my instructional videos. My playlists are divided into levels so it should be easy to find interesting material.
すごくわかりやすいです！今シーズンはクローズしてしまったので来シーズン試します！
Thank you for watching. Sorry you cannot ski this winter anymore but lets hope for an early season starter next fall :)
I've been searching how to flex low transition. At last, I found your drill. thank you so much. It's amazing.
You are so welcome! There is a also an English version.... here: th-cam.com/video/gTvcFiIy_74/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sUH9aTZ9u_DQv29j
Cheers, T
わかりやすい説明ありがとうございます
🙂
Thank you for taking time and watching it. Tom
Very good thanks. Definitely helps with short turns, sharp edges make a big difference too 😉
You bet! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Tom
Some tips to ensure weight forward and flex of the ankles despite sitting? Great video and explanation, as always
You need to have a distinct pressure phase in order to float through the transition. If you are late with extending after transition you will risk being caught in the back seat. It is a timing issue. This is the highest level of carving and will take some time to adapt to. Cheers, Tom
これいい。明日はこのポイントを意識して練習します。
How did it go?
Hi Tom - Great video and explanation.
It was only recently I realized that there was serious discrepancy between how I imagined I was skiing vs reality, when my son took a video of me. It was horrible, and my delusions are now shattered.
Back to basics for me.
Sorry to hear... but it happens to all of us at some point. But it helps with motivation. Stay at it 👍
日本語字幕ありがとうございます❤
Thanks :)
Excellent as always, clear points to follow throughout. Keep it going :)
Thanks, T
Thanks T
As a skier, English learner, this is the greatest video to learn not only the skiing skill but also listening English.
Thank you Tom⛷️
Wow, thank you! Cheers, Tom
This is good. I will practice with this point in mind.
Please do. T
Thank you, very helpful. Could you confirm whether your approach is roughly the same as H Harb. I don't want to spark off any controversy!
Many elements are the same but PMTS is a direct to parallel concept so our approach is very different. Cheers, Tom
Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos.
Would you point me to a video in which you explain if and how you progressively change the angles as you move through a term. Is it a steady increase then sudden release? I'm fairly sure it is not just setting an angle and keep it till next transition but don't know.
You are right. It is not a park and ride situation so to speak. Pressure is increased dynamically at different rates depending on situation. And movements should also be progressive. A flex to release is a much more abrupt decrease in pressure while a up and over often referred to as a inside leg extension transition gives lets you ride the pressure longer. In theory your outside ski in never released. I need to make a video on pressure control. How to build it and how to release it. When and why. Cheers, Tom
@@Triggerboy62 thank you again for taking the trouble with all this. Look forward to seeing video. Meanwhile I will try to implement what you say.
Hi Mr Tom. Do you suggest using the ski energy release technic together to get an even quicker edge change? Some call it ski pop. The way I do is at the end of the turn I give a quick sharp edge and release so the skis shoot under me and all I have to do is relax/flex and my legs go in new turn. Of course, your timing has to be precise. I even tried your dril to combine together. When you becoming good with low position dril you add ski pop to help. At the end of the turn you quickly drop edges or flaten the skis and quick edge release relax and your legs will fly under you on to the new edges. Maybe I'm not very clear for everyone but I'm sure Tom gets what I'm on about and can explain more clearly and even maybe it is a good point for making video no 2.
I'm a 61 year old skier, to extend after a turn was the norm of skiing in my days, I'm now putting focus on the new technique and try to stay in chair sitting position and flex out in my turns, I find the new technique much harder on my legs especially my thighs. Do you recommend skiing this way of skiing all day, what would wear most people out after 1-2hours of skiing with burning leg muscles?
I agree this way of skiing is more dynamic, but also takes up more energy!
Thanks for the well explained video.
@@josefschefer580
Hi, no this is not for everyday skiing, and yes skiing this way needs a lot of energy. It's a racing technique but it can be used in day skiing too, but you will not be able to ski all day like that.
@@josefschefer580 There's something not quite right with technique if you are getting a higher loading your thigh muscles. When done correctly there should be very little pressure on the skis during the transition so very little effort is needed with the legs. The aim is to use the forces from the old turn to "float" the center of mass across the skis, with the legs basically folding up in front to prevent the body rising too much. The legs are not holding the body up and this shouldn't really be more effort than a transition involving an extension.
That said a flexed, compact transition is not needed everywhere. For example if you are about to ski straight hen may as well extend.
BTW I'm older than you 🙂
Wow, you make a complex thing sound so simple. We have a video in post production regarding this. Thanks for bringing it up. That will be a followup to this. I would also like to talk about phases. So important. Thanks 4 watching. Cheers, T😎M
@@MrArunasB exactly, very taxing. T
Excellent ! Thank you.
Thank YOU for watching. Cheers, Tom
ご教授ありがとうございますm(__)m
You are welcome :)
congrat !!
Thanks
Tom, the basic parallel taught by PSIA uses extension in the transition. Perhaps this is useful because of its simplicity, but creates a bad habit at the same time? For me, the key for avalement is to dorsiflex the outside ankle at the top of the turn. Are you doing that too? // Marshall
Hi Marshall. Thanks for watching. Yes, it creates bad habits. Basically everything we do can in some form or another be bad for something else. Yes, dorsiflexing the ankle is correct. Thats how we release the turn. And the tip often comes up off the snow. Cheers, T
@@Triggerboy62 Tom, the only thing in the video that I did not understand is why the tip will come of the snow? And are you referring to the outside or inside ski’s tip? If its not too much troubled for you, perhaps you can tell me the movements that create this reaction by the ski? It would be helpful. Regards, Marshall
@@gogglebro9421 it is the outside ski tip that will come up off the snow. Because you release the turn by flexing your extended outside leg. It is a combination of retracting your knee upwards, the ski sliding forwards and tentioning your ankle (dorsiflex).
@@Triggerboy62 Thanks for the clarification. I went back and rewatched your video and the explanation is all there. I find the terminology outside/inside sometimes misleading without reference to the uphill/downhill ski. What I see is that the retraction is of the outside/downhill ski and with that ski free, rotating it from the big toe edge to the pinky toe edge. I’m a recreational skier and generally don’t ski fast enough to need that much retraction where the tip of the ski comes off the snow. I simply lightening the tail of the ski which for me is generally sufficient. However, I reckon that I have to make the stronger retraction movement you’re teaching here when I’m going fast enough that my skis are crossing under using deflection. I now comprehend these differing techniques. // Marshall
大昔にスキーナウで、海和さんが他のスキーヤーに比べて太腿が斜面と並行でトップスキーヤーなのになんで後傾してるのだろうと思ってたけれど、あれが正解だったんですねー。他のデモは結構突っ立った滑りだったので、相対的にそう感じてました。
Nice story and observation, thanks for sharing. Cheers, Tom
Good one ! But dosen't work everywhere.
Exactly. Only in very specific situations and conditions. Cheers, T
Fantástic
Thanks :)
Tom I love your stuff very much man, but it seems to me Odermatt is very tall in transitions and that doesn’t seem to affect his times or the edge angles.
Hi, thanks and thanks for watching. It is indeed interesting to watch Odermatt extend through the transition the way he does. However, there are gates where he flexes deep as most other racers. I guess it is possible in GS but not sure if that works that well in SL. Interesting season ahead, are there any new guys on the scene skiing like Odermatt?
Get down into that chair and stay there.
Dont get up :)
Flessione distensione non si fanno più da 20 anni, tanto più così seduti all'indietro.
Thank you for watching. Ski instruction has indeed been in a very confused state for the last 20 years. After the carving ski came and changed everything.
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ThanX, T😎M
You should get some education in physic and if you could get your ski boots align you would be able to do all these exercises much smoother.
I know a bit about physics... what exactly do you think I should be studying more? Who in the video needs alignment and what kind? You are a boot fitter right?