Advanced ski lesson, short turns and bumps

[rajeshmarfatia]

I used to think I could ski moguls well. But upon closer analysis, I realised I couldn't ski them slowly and that highlighted the deficiencies in my technique. During my last trip to Canada, I spent a lot of time, working on turn techniques on piste and then transferring onto the bumps and realised how much I had improved by implementing a far more technical approach (versus trying to muscle my way down with sheer grit and determination... and a dash of madness too, ha!) To ski moguls slowly and precisely takes skill and good technique. But it's also safer too (and anyone over 50 years of age, can appreciate how safety becomes a high priority). This video, combined with Deb's other bumps video about side-slipping and pivoting on the bumps, really have made a HUGE difference to my mogul experience.

[robdavies]

I like how Bridget gives feedback on how she's processing the concepts so Deb can know what's landing or what to try next/different explanation etc smart team

[knamaky]

I’ve been skiing for 40 years and consider myself to be pretty advanced. But Deb, you continue to dish out the best lessons where I learn a new tool each and every time. Stuff for me to always keep improving at and share with my teenagers.

[robstar]

I like the idea of the box. You can see Bridget improve so much in a short time. Well done Deb.

[garyschomberger]

Deb your nuero congitive ablities are a true gift to human kind!

[yjharrta]

Beyond all the amazing knowledge shared, I always have to smile every time a video catches you just stopping on the slopes. It’s like a classic superhero landing every time! Thanks for all you do!

[candytree]

It's amazing how you communicate what you teach. Really inspires me while im becoming a ski teacher.

[jeremybevis]

I am 72. Ski on my own most of the time as friends and family do not enjoy skiing as much as I do. So I watch ski instructors and good skiers and try to see what makes them good. Then practice. Watching you do your short turns with rotary movement then seeing you ski the bumps slowly, really very good. Thank you.

[Allen-byci]

This is awesome.... Deb, a while back, you created a drawing of the ski turn with some notations on it. Can't remember how old that video is, but that diagram really spoke to me, since like you say, it's impossible to see what is happening in your boots when you ski. Would love to see more like this video combined with more drawings to really drive home the points you make. Thanks for your videos.

[kuanjuliu]

From the very first reminder to ski foot-to-foot, starting with finding the new outside ski early — it was like a wormhole reopened and what would normally have taken years to travel was traversed in a split second.

And thanks to your recent “Teaching hips for high performance skiing”, I can now see the hip-opening thing happening as well.

Just magic. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[johnnys]

Transformational teaching, courageous learning. Foot to foot, starting to flatten uphill ski early. Wow

[Kenmcfarland]

Control, it’s harder to ski slowly and in control, fantastic reminder Deb on getting control and finishing the turn to control speed, to watch the first run on bumps at break neck speed and then the latter bump skiing was a joy to watch. Great job.

[michaelmatos]

What I note with you (or any expert skier), Deb, vs a student is that experts are always in CHANGING motion. In contrast we intermediates find that “safe” position and ride it through most of the turn, then do whatever we need to in order to enter the new turn. I hear a lot of instructors (maybe even you?) saying, “Don’t rush the turn, ” and I think you don’t rush because you’re always changing where you are in the turn, so it’s rarely necessary to speed through any one part of a turn. Even when you skied the bumps slowly, it was clear that your position was always changing. It’s such a pleasure to watch great skiing. Thank you!

[deborahblake]

This is EXACTLY what I need to work n. The comments, visual, physical cues are so helpful. Thank you!

[Rakingclaw]

The sound of the squeaky snow is not something I've heard at all on the Ice Coast this winter. I'll settle for living vicariously through these videos and plan a couple trips out west next season.

[industrialtribe]

Such an impressive progression of Bridget in recent years O_O
She is really confident on bumps now!!!
I would like to progress as her, even if I ski for 40 years 🤗

[dianeboross]

Skiing involves so many subtle movements and adjustments, and this video addresses several beautifully for the advanced skier. I believe skiing is knowing what to do, doing what you know, then applying to a multitude of conditions, rinse, repeat, and build confidence. Start slow, feel, adopt, learn. You explain it so well. Thank you, Deb!👍

[normanlaw]

Amazing video as always Deb. Will be going back on snow after 3 years in a couple of weeks. The pointers you gave out were so focus that I can see I will be looping this video again and again. How I wish I can have your voice in my head telling me to ski "Foot to foot" & "Centre of Mass to the corner of the box" when I ski badly. Thank you so much.

[VomaxProductions]

Deb (and Bridget) are awesome! Such great info here!

[ansoogund]

The way you coach is sooo great and so specific to how the other person is skiing. It's amazing. This is a really informative video. Seeing this gives me more confidence when faced with a steeper slope, where i'd be freezing with fear at times