WAW just WAW. I'm a highly skilled skier and instructor in belgium and I don't think I've ever seen people improve this much from just one drill. Will definently try next time!
@@pliskind He is familiar with the skills you need as a carver, he is not familiar with this drill is what I am reading. I also consider myself a skilled carver, but I have never seen this drill before. I will try it next month on my ski vacation and see how it goes
Hand drags WORK! Just tested in Steamboat and Copper with my girl doing J-turns without even bring the fist all the way down. This new found feeling of speed control is exhilarating! Thank you TOM!!!!
Best tutorial on yt I’ve found. Summary. - ski without poles for a more natural feel to fall low. - 3:47 be confident in falling low practice standing still 4:33 practice one turn at a time. J turn. Touching you hand to the snow. 6:07 practice the feel of high edge angles. 6:29 more J turns. 7:24 then go for it. 8:48 words of carving wisdom.
Tom this has to be the most important break through tip for carving. Creates such a stable platform with no slippage Less effort, more control and consistently clean turns. Straightening the inside leg to initiate the next turn makes linking the turns super easy. Revolutionary thank you.
WOW. The exact OPPOSITE of what many first learn as beginners ... in _Counter Rotation._ Looks like part of the hand-drag is to KEEP your shoulders squared to your skis! Instead of counter-rotating (as instructors I think teach beginners to give control to reduce the number of menaces on the mountain). This (coupled with other tips of yours like IN RIGGERS) have really impressed me. And here, you've produced absolutely amazing results. My first foray to try learning to ski (without a season pass) was _The Athletic Skier_ by Warren Witheral I think ..? Maybe 30 years ago 😭. Granted, I've skied far too little since, but, I've started working out in the hopes of being more powerful and prepared to work on learning the fundamentals as you teach it. Many forget (if they ever knew) the beautiful etymology of the word _EDUCO_ The root of _EDUCATE_ ... which means _TO DRAW OUT._ A word that causes _Socratic method_ imagery in my mind.
Eric, this video is fantastic. I have tried to explain this to people in the past, but have had a hard time. Everything we are ever taught is to angulate against the turn, but there comes a point where it is counterproductive. I have shared this video with dozens of expert life long skiers that have been missing this last piece in the progression. I have found that it is important to remind people while working on this to start looking back uphill in between turns because you start making moves others do not anticipate. You are a beautiful skier. Thank you for sharing.
WOWOWOW this drill changes them really fast! This fear of inclination and long leg short leg issue has troubled me for years. I will definitly try hand dragging drill this season.
I think everybody have to say this: the competence of the guide and the way something has been taught have had the ABSOLUTE IMPORTANCE in not progressing in the wrong way: that’s been like sculpting step by step, adding and removing till the final opera. CHAPEAU Mr. Gellie:you are a so very good teacher. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻🌟
I watched this vid and went through the progression. BAM! My carving took a quantum leap. I can hardly say I was carving before, I was but clearly not exploiting the potential of the turn or my skies. Then I took a dive into Tom’s other videos and thought maybe I should subscribe. $50 a month I thought this might be a bit spendy but, $1000 for an all day private is the alternative. I would give it a try. Happy to say the I was blown away by the material, and what is offered in live programs. I am a believer and wouldrecommend the same to anyone who is serious about their skiing.
Thanks Ted for taking the time to comment about your experience. So happy that you’ve found the big picture skiing site has exceeded your expectations.
Great videos and explanations. You remind me of an old friend who always told me to start carving: "you have to imagine that you are tying your shoe" crush by dragging your hand on the ground. you are a top skier, nothing else.❤
Hey Tom...this is brilliant! I've been wanting to learn this technique for a few years. You did a fabulus job explaining how it's done. I tried it today on a very blue beginners run at Palisades at Tahoe. I think I'm starting to get the feel of it. I will keep trying. Thank you for taking the time to enlighten us on this. This is the best video I've seen on this type of turn. Well done my friend.
Thanks for the clear explanation. I’m wondering to what extend is the radius of the ski important? Can you eleborate a bit more on the aspect of the material used?
We had that same drill at Mt. Baldy in California. I remember the head instructor Dr. Jacques telling me to ski without the poles. I was also an instructor and couldn't believe how I was able to ski what I considered difficult earlier with ski poles. This was in 2007. My point is that it's an excellent technique and that good instructors push for it for very good reasons.
Love this one! Sounds silly but I still have vivid memories of the most fun I’ve ever had on skis and it was doing this drill. The point about this helping to teach the topple rather than being overly angulated between the hips and torso really resonated as something I want to work on when I’m next on snow too.
20 years ago I started dragging my hand to help me not stivot the top of the turn in gs courses.. it definitely cured wanting to stivy when in countering scary tracks above gate.. interestingly enough it also made running super tight slalom courses doable…
Excellent tutorial video Tom! Your descriptions about what to feel while doing the physical motion helps tremendously. One thought I'm going to try since watching this video is to think of my uphill ski and outreaching hand as if they are connected on a string. As the uphill hand reaches for the snow my uphill ski knee follows and helps with the carving forces to better balance myself on the slope.? I have not tried this on the slope yet, but in my head it seems to make sense. Again, thank you for the carving tutorials. I'm learning a lot!
This is by far the best video I've seen in youtube! Thank Tom for this, I feel like I've improved so much though still not quite same level as Eric (definitely not the same level as Tom 😆). Will keep practicing! At the moment, I just feel like my legs are a bit too open/wide...
What a great video! And it turns out that my favorite Sunpeaks run is Blazer, so it's nice to see the drills on it!! Saving this for review in November! Thank you!
Awesome tutorial!!! I tried to touch the snow with pole this whole season but cannot do so. Now I just noticed that I should be the one with too much angulation lol. Cant wait to try without pole! Thank you Tom
I found this out naturally after giving up my poles this year for the first time since learning (only about 12 days total). I wanted naturally to get my hand to the floor cause it was fun. (Hand dragging that is)
I can see the merits of this exercise to improve carving. I grimaced when I watched the video as I flashed back to the days I sustained injuires to both thumbs (skiers thumb). It is very important to understand the proper positioning of the hands, the timing, and the need to practice this move until it becomes habit.
Thanks for your videos, they are really helping me as well as my seven year old, he started skiing in 2022, and started doing this drill 2 days ago, without any coaching from me. We have watched many of your videos together and one day about 6 weeks ago, out of the blue, he started practicing one ski skiing, I never told him anything about it, I think he just picked it up from your videos, listening to what you say and then starts attempting it on his own.
@@Bigpictureskiing I will definitely tell him that Coach Tom says to keep it up! He is going to a new ski area for the first time tomorrow and excitedly came to tell me all his bags were packed, he said his goal is to keep working on 180s and his carving skills. P.S. The video where you taught the lady how skiing on one ski would boost her ability really affected him, that seems to have been a turning point for him. I didn't push him at all, he just started doing it.
Wow, the effect of Big Picture Skiing on kids seems to be not a coincidence, then! My 6yo started one-ski skiing on her own as well, also based off my mutterings from Sam Robertson’s Emma videos. She actually got *me* to do it. Too bad our season ended before she got to try the hand drag drill (luckily, I did, to thrilling success!), but she’s bound to be doing ninja sessions of it next winter I’m sure!
@@kuanjuliu Yes, there is going to be a whole new crop of great skiers that will be able to trace their beginnings to these videos. Wish we had this when I was 7!
Yeah. And once you are moving too fast it can be really hard to get the carves back. Feels like you have to really bring it across the hill to keep that speed under control. Nice turns btw.
Awesome video! Even though I’m already comfortable with dragging my knuckles, I’ve never really focused on this action. I will definitely try to actively think about this action. Looking forward to future tutorials on how to further increase your edge angles so that you can drag your inside knee on the snow.
What a great video! And it turns out that my favorite Sunpeaks run is Blazer, so it's nice to see the drills on it!! 🥰 Saving this for review in November! Thank you!
Very nice drill. But I would recommend dragging the outside ski pole basket on the ground while flexing your core more so on that outside ski pole drag side in conjunction with the same drill shown here. If it sounds weird sorry just my 2 cents!
I like this and it is also something I think about too. I also like to focus on standing up on/extending the uphill leg before and into the transition.
THIS is the set of drills I've been looking for! Exactly where I am on the journey, and exactly the issues I'm having. After rapid progress learning to carve, I've hit a wall and unable to progress at same rate. Totally guilty of pushing for angulation, not inclination (assumed the former was required to achieve the later). Able to carve clean, until it gets steep, then can't control speed. Realized I need progressive inclination, but misguided to focus on more and more angulation trying to achieve it. Now can't wait for next season to try these drills. Will rewatch this video right before I go out, so drills and details are fresh.
Tom, I really like all your carving instructions and particularly interested in this one for increasing edge angle. I have a CARV IQ of 134 and typical edge angle of 50-60 with an occasional 70. But still I don't feel I carve with high enough angle and not really connecting turns with perfect archs. I am 57 and not sure if it's a flexibility thing? I did try to reach the snow with my hand but feel hard to (probably not angulated enough because of flexibility limitation?) Now I see your drill and really want to try it out in my next skiing. Now the question, were the two kids really how they were like before the drill, or just acting to be like a less perfect carver? I look more like them before the drill and much less like after the drill. I really hope it's true that the drill can allow them improve so much in a day!
Hi Tom, I watched your video the first time. It is amazing, your explanations and exercises are great. Í m realy excited. I will give you feedback as soon as possible, I think you are the key for my skiing to improve to the next level. Yours Mark
Thanks Mark. Looking forward to it. Not sure if you’ve checked out my site but I save the best stuff for on there. Lots more on everything. Big picture because I think people should know the whole aspect of skiing including equipment, body prep and psychology.
Outstanding drills…thank you! My frustration is that I just left the mountain 2 days ago. Now I have wait another 300 days to try this out. I’ll be shopping for some good carving skis off-season… any recommendations?
Oh sorry about the timing. Ok carving skis. I’d say look for a medium radius (15-17m radius) and around 170-180cm. The longer the more stable. So depending on your height and weight. I really like my 175cm 16m radius skis I use here from Fischer. Im 179cm tall and weigh 73kg
I was on the slope last week! I wish I had watched this video before that :(((( Though, I felt it was easier to increase the edge angle on the steeper slopes.
@@Bigpictureskiing Great video Tom. That smile on his face says it all. Advanced skier but not a great carver. Can I expect similar results from a 102mm reasonably stiff ski? 18m radius. Heading to the mountains next week. Thanks
I always imagined doing this would lead to reduced pressure on your outside ski? but it seems like there is an inside shoulder drop, which I've always found reduces pressure on the outside ski 6:02
Tried the J turn, fell and hurt my leg, nothing too serious, maybe with some luck i can go ski to Lapland. Season might be over for me. Tho I managed to get confident enough to touch the snow with me left hand couple of times. Which was my goal for this year.
This really is an expert drill. Don’t forget the fundamentals before expecting results. The skiers in this video, particularly the one in orange, are the perfect candidates for this type of maneuver. I hope you are back on snow this winter.
Hi Tom, thank a lot for awsome video. Can you clarify please what kind of ski radius is a best fit for such drills. Is it ok for short radius skis like a slalom?
This is a 15.5m radius 175cm ski. 66mm underfoot so narrow. I find people are on too wide skis these days and it stops them being able to learn to carve. Sure if you’re already and expert it’s fine but mastering carving you want a narrower ski. 12-18m radius in there somewhere and 65-80mm underfoot max!
@@Bigpictureskiingthis is the 100% correct answer. Wider skis are very fun and can allow for a higher edge angle before you boot out, but the transition between edges is much slower and can take more width to get there. Start narrow and then work your way wider.
Hi tom Thanks for great video I tried your drill and it worked excellent but others say it looks somehow that I'm back seated Can tell me where is problem ? should i bend forward more from waist? Our don't bend my knees more for reaching ground? Or should i try lean while body? Where the backseated look come from? Thank you tom
WAW just WAW. I'm a highly skilled skier and instructor in belgium and I don't think I've ever seen people improve this much from just one drill. Will definently try next time!
ik ga hetzelfde doen. 😎
those skills should know every carver and youre trying to tell me, you were not familiar with it?
@@pliskind He is familiar with the skills you need as a carver, he is not familiar with this drill is what I am reading. I also consider myself a skilled carver, but I have never seen this drill before. I will try it next month on my ski vacation and see how it goes
Ik ga hetzelfde doen deze winter
Ive also had many many carving students and never seen some1 progress as much as him. Good work
Hand drags WORK! Just tested in Steamboat and Copper with my girl doing J-turns without even bring the fist all the way down. This new found feeling of speed control is exhilarating! Thank you TOM!!!!
The orange dude did SO well and made so much progress. Inspirational and great instruction and learning. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi from Czech Republic. I've never seen a better explanation. Awesome drill for carving. Thanks a lot!
Thanks and hello back to you!
Best tutorial on yt I’ve found.
Summary.
- ski without poles for a more natural feel to fall low.
- 3:47 be confident in falling low practice standing still
4:33 practice one turn at a time. J turn. Touching you hand to the snow.
6:07 practice the feel of high edge angles.
6:29 more J turns.
7:24 then go for it.
8:48 words of carving wisdom.
Awesome tutorial! While I can carve, I feel these drills can take me to the next level. Can't wait to try them.
Tom this has to be the most important break through tip for carving. Creates such a stable platform with no slippage Less effort, more control and consistently clean turns. Straightening the inside leg to initiate the next turn makes linking the turns super easy. Revolutionary thank you.
Wonderful to hear Steve. Thanks for sharing your results.
WOW. The exact OPPOSITE of what many first learn as beginners ... in _Counter Rotation._ Looks like part of the hand-drag is to KEEP your shoulders squared to your skis! Instead of counter-rotating (as instructors I think teach beginners to give control to reduce the number of menaces on the mountain). This (coupled with other tips of yours like IN RIGGERS) have really impressed me. And here, you've produced absolutely amazing results.
My first foray to try learning to ski (without a season pass) was _The Athletic Skier_ by Warren Witheral I think ..? Maybe 30 years ago 😭. Granted, I've skied far too little since, but, I've started working out in the hopes of being more powerful and prepared to work on learning the fundamentals as you teach it.
Many forget (if they ever knew) the beautiful etymology of the word _EDUCO_
The root of _EDUCATE_ ... which means _TO DRAW OUT._
A word that causes _Socratic method_ imagery in my mind.
Eric, this video is fantastic. I have tried to explain this to people in the past, but have had a hard time. Everything we are ever taught is to angulate against the turn, but there comes a point where it is counterproductive. I have shared this video with dozens of expert life long skiers that have been missing this last piece in the progression.
I have found that it is important to remind people while working on this to start looking back uphill in between turns because you start making moves others do not anticipate.
You are a beautiful skier. Thank you for sharing.
when should you angulate?
This is exactly where I am on the learning curve. Can’t wait to try this and finally break through to the next level!
WOWOWOW this drill changes them really fast! This fear of inclination and long leg short leg issue has troubled me for years. I will definitly try hand dragging drill this season.
This is exactly the point where I am now with my carving skills. Stoked to try these new to me exercises next week. Great video 👍
I think everybody have to say this: the competence of the guide and the way something has been taught have had the ABSOLUTE IMPORTANCE in not progressing in the wrong way: that’s been like sculpting step by step, adding and removing till the final opera. CHAPEAU Mr. Gellie:you are a so very good teacher. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻🌟
I watched this vid and went through the progression. BAM! My carving took a quantum leap. I can hardly say I was carving before, I was but clearly not exploiting the potential of the turn or my skies. Then I took a dive into Tom’s other videos and thought maybe I should subscribe. $50 a month I thought this might be a bit spendy but, $1000 for an all day private is the alternative. I would give it a try. Happy to say the I was blown away by the material, and what is offered in live programs. I am a believer and wouldrecommend the same to anyone who is serious about their skiing.
Thanks Ted for taking the time to comment about your experience. So happy that you’ve found the big picture skiing site has exceeded your expectations.
Great videos and explanations. You remind me of an old friend who always told me to start carving: "you have to imagine that you are tying your shoe" crush by dragging your hand on the ground. you are a top skier, nothing else.❤
Hey Tom...this is brilliant! I've been wanting to learn this technique for a few years. You did a fabulus job explaining how it's done. I tried it today on a very blue beginners run at Palisades at Tahoe. I think I'm starting to get the feel of it. I will keep trying. Thank you for taking the time to enlighten us on this. This is the best video I've seen on this type of turn. Well done my friend.
Awesome, thank you!
Tom, thank you so much for it. This is game changer. I haven’t been able to carve on black run but now I’m crashing it. Much appreciated!
Thanks for the clear explanation. I’m wondering to what extend is the radius of the ski important? Can you eleborate a bit more on the aspect of the material used?
I'm an expert skier....wow this has improved my ski....way more consistent now. Thanks so much!
Great to hear!
I tried this in January in Breck, trying to touch my inside hand and dragging the pole and it was a game changer on large radius turns! Thanks!
This is so good. Will have to try this next time out.
We had that same drill at Mt. Baldy in California. I remember the head instructor Dr. Jacques telling me to ski without the poles. I was also an instructor and couldn't believe how I was able to ski what I considered difficult earlier with ski poles. This was in 2007. My point is that it's an excellent technique and that good instructors push for it for very good reasons.
Love this one! Sounds silly but I still have vivid memories of the most fun I’ve ever had on skis and it was doing this drill. The point about this helping to teach the topple rather than being overly angulated between the hips and torso really resonated as something I want to work on when I’m next on snow too.
Damn! I've learn so much in last 20 minutes!
by far the best tutorial on carving i have seen
Nice video, straight to the point! It was nice to see the guys developing!
20 years ago I started dragging my hand to help me not stivot the top of the turn in gs courses.. it definitely cured wanting to stivy when in countering scary tracks above gate.. interestingly enough it also made running super tight slalom courses doable…
Excellent tutorial video Tom! Your descriptions about what to feel while doing the physical motion helps tremendously. One thought I'm going to try since watching this video is to think of my uphill ski and outreaching hand as if they are connected on a string. As the uphill hand reaches for the snow my uphill ski knee follows and helps with the carving forces to better balance myself on the slope.? I have not tried this on the slope yet, but in my head it seems to make sense. Again, thank you for the carving tutorials. I'm learning a lot!
Good connection
Looking forward to trying this out. I have been struggling with carving on slightly steeper pitches.
The absolutly best explanation how to improve carving in steep terrain I have seen so far. I will copy these exercises :) Thanks for the great video.
Excited to try this in a week in Flachau
This is by far the best video I've seen in youtube! Thank Tom for this, I feel like I've improved so much though still not quite same level as Eric (definitely not the same level as Tom 😆). Will keep practicing! At the moment, I just feel like my legs are a bit too open/wide...
Tom is simply outstanding, my skiing has improved hugely since subscribing to his online lessons and this drill was a game changer.
thanks user-cq6kb1rh1u, that totally doesn't read like an advertisement
You will be a believer when you try the drill. Credit where credit is due. Let me know if you find a better online resource.
Begining with Carving, and start trying it, absolutely Love it... Thank you.
Eric = top of the class!
Clear, complete and super useful lesson. Gonna try as soon as I can. Thank you!
Thanks for the tips, I too love edging on the slopes!
Really enjoyed this and can't wait to try it when our snow arrives. Thanks, Tom.
What a great video! And it turns out that my favorite Sunpeaks run is Blazer, so it's nice to see the drills on it!! Saving this for review in November! Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for mentioning Ryan Knapton, my snowboarding hero.
Awesome tutorial!!! I tried to touch the snow with pole this whole season but cannot do so. Now I just noticed that I should be the one with too much angulation lol. Cant wait to try without pole! Thank you Tom
How did I just now find this channel??? This is great!
Thanks for the comment. Glad youre enjoying it!
amazing. cant wait to pratice in 1 week i go norway with my new CARV 2
That was an awesome progression. I think this is it for me. Thanks Tom!
Gonna try this this weekend!
That's an incredible improvement in just one day! It only took one relatively effortless drill.
Yes it was!
Thanks for the precious advice Tom, will work on this drill this coming week!
I am almost there, I hope I get to touches still this season in the next couple of weeks.
So much positive energy there! Congrats guys. Fantastic drills Tom! Thank you.
Thanks so much!
Beautyful skiing!!
Could be one of your best videos yet!!!
Thanks Ed
Awesome video, look forward to trying this.
Ooo. Great stuff Real pro
Compliments
I found this out naturally after giving up my poles this year for the first time since learning (only about 12 days total). I wanted naturally to get my hand to the floor cause it was fun. (Hand dragging that is)
Amazing. Thank you so much for this fantastic video, Tom.
You’re welcome
Eric sweeping his arms back literally looks like he’s flying. Must’ve been an amazing sensation!
He was so happy
Can’t wait to try this I have the same problem with steeper terrain
Let us know. Ive had a lot of people try it and have built breakthroughs in one day
such a great drill....can't wait to test it out.
Hope you enjoy it!
I can see the merits of this exercise to improve carving. I grimaced when I watched the video as I flashed back to the days I sustained injuires to both thumbs (skiers thumb). It is very important to understand the proper positioning of the hands, the timing, and the need to practice this move until it becomes habit.
Really nice video! many thanks! I will certainly be trying this out! many thanks !
Let us know how you go!
Thanks for your videos, they are really helping me as well as my seven year old, he started skiing in 2022, and started doing this drill 2 days ago, without any coaching from me. We have watched many of your videos together and one day about 6 weeks ago, out of the blue, he started practicing one ski skiing, I never told him anything about it, I think he just picked it up from your videos, listening to what you say and then starts attempting it on his own.
How cool! Tell him I love that he’s doing this from watching the videos and to keep it up!
@@Bigpictureskiing I will definitely tell him that Coach Tom says to keep it up! He is going to a new ski area for the first time tomorrow and excitedly came to tell me all his bags were packed, he said his goal is to keep working on 180s and his carving skills. P.S. The video where you taught the lady how skiing on one ski would boost her ability really affected him, that seems to have been a turning point for him. I didn't push him at all, he just started doing it.
Wow, the effect of Big Picture Skiing on kids seems to be not a coincidence, then!
My 6yo started one-ski skiing on her own as well, also based off my mutterings from Sam Robertson’s Emma videos. She actually got *me* to do it.
Too bad our season ended before she got to try the hand drag drill (luckily, I did, to thrilling success!), but she’s bound to be doing ninja sessions of it next winter I’m sure!
@@kuanjuliu Yes, there is going to be a whole new crop of great skiers that will be able to trace their beginnings to these videos. Wish we had this when I was 7!
@@SkiProgression I wish I *started* skiing at 7! 🤣
Yeah. And once you are moving too fast it can be really hard to get the carves back. Feels like you have to really bring it across the hill to keep that speed under control. Nice turns btw.
That’s exactly right!
amazing instruction as always
Skiing is a braingame de luxe. Daring and getting aware and voila. ❤
Awesome video! Even though I’m already comfortable with dragging my knuckles, I’ve never really focused on this action. I will definitely try to actively think about this action. Looking forward to future tutorials on how to further increase your edge angles so that you can drag your inside knee on the snow.
Glad it was helpful!
What a great video! And it turns out that my favorite Sunpeaks run is Blazer, so it's nice to see the drills on it!! 🥰 Saving this for review in November! Thank you!
Very nice drill. But I would recommend dragging the outside ski pole basket on the ground while flexing your core more so on that outside ski pole drag side in conjunction with the same drill shown here.
If it sounds weird sorry just my 2 cents!
I like this and it is also something I think about too. I also like to focus on standing up on/extending the uphill leg before and into the transition.
Awesome tutorial keep up the good work!!
Thanks, will do!
Goooooood lesson
Best vid I have seen
Great video, excellent drill. Everyone skied very well
Glad you enjoyed it
Will try today 😉
All the best
THIS is the set of drills I've been looking for! Exactly where I am on the journey, and exactly the issues I'm having.
After rapid progress learning to carve, I've hit a wall and unable to progress at same rate.
Totally guilty of pushing for angulation, not inclination (assumed the former was required to achieve the later).
Able to carve clean, until it gets steep, then can't control speed. Realized I need progressive inclination, but misguided to focus on more and more angulation trying to achieve it.
Now can't wait for next season to try these drills. Will rewatch this video right before I go out, so drills and details are fresh.
Awesome Russel.
Always the best videos. Thanks.
exactly the same problem im facing atm. Wish i saw that earlier, now i gotta wait a few months with a broken arm cuz i didnt know this lol
Excellent presentation and results!👏
Tom, I really like all your carving instructions and particularly interested in this one for increasing edge angle. I have a CARV IQ of 134 and typical edge angle of 50-60 with an occasional 70. But still I don't feel I carve with high enough angle and not really connecting turns with perfect archs. I am 57 and not sure if it's a flexibility thing? I did try to reach the snow with my hand but feel hard to (probably not angulated enough because of flexibility limitation?) Now I see your drill and really want to try it out in my next skiing. Now the question, were the two kids really how they were like before the drill, or just acting to be like a less perfect carver? I look more like them before the drill and much less like after the drill. I really hope it's true that the drill can allow them improve so much in a day!
Wonderful Video with good Interpretation. 😊
This is amazing tanks !
What is the best ski radius for carbone like that? Thanks!
Fabulous tutorial ⛷️
Hi, is that working for a 18+ radius too? What would you recommend? Ty💪🏻🙏🏻
Hats of to you if you can carve on a green slope, I can only go straight there or skate or walk.
I'm DYING to try Handies! Nothing like flying downhill and getting into the "G's" whilst swooping S's.....
Thank you man!
No worries
it's the end of the season, lol ... or you in australia. ... great tips, thanks.still got a week to practice.
Thank you
exactly the tutorial I was looking for ! I can carve in somehow but my inclination it's not at all there
Hi Tom,
I watched your video the first time. It is amazing, your explanations and exercises are great. Í m realy excited.
I will give you feedback as soon as possible, I think you are the key for my skiing to improve to the next level.
Yours Mark
Thanks Mark. Looking forward to it. Not sure if you’ve checked out my site but I save the best stuff for on there. Lots more on everything. Big picture because I think people should know the whole aspect of skiing including equipment, body prep and psychology.
Outstanding drills…thank you!
My frustration is that I just left the mountain 2 days ago. Now I have wait another 300 days to try this out.
I’ll be shopping for some good carving skis off-season… any recommendations?
Oh sorry about the timing. Ok carving skis. I’d say look for a medium radius (15-17m radius) and around 170-180cm. The longer the more stable. So depending on your height and weight. I really like my 175cm 16m radius skis I use here from Fischer. Im 179cm tall and weigh 73kg
I was on the slope last week! I wish I had watched this video before that :(((( Though, I felt it was easier to increase the edge angle on the steeper slopes.
@@Bigpictureskiing Great video Tom. That smile on his face says it all. Advanced skier but not a great carver. Can I expect similar results from a 102mm reasonably stiff ski? 18m radius. Heading to the mountains next week. Thanks
@@reddottx no not from those skis. Rent some narrow carve skis 70mm underfoot or roughly there. 14-16 m radius too
Super cool drill ❤ thank you ❤❤❤
I always imagined doing this would lead to reduced pressure on your outside ski? but it seems like there is an inside shoulder drop, which I've always found reduces pressure on the outside ski
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Holy crap yesssssss!
There were great already.
Thank you so much! By the way where is this?
Me, a skier that is still struggling with parallel turns, nodding at the drills saying “this looks helpful”
Just assume thanks,Now Showa me doing it using telle equipment!YAHH Canadian telemark Peter thanks again !
Tried the J turn, fell and hurt my leg, nothing too serious, maybe with some luck i can go ski to Lapland. Season might be over for me. Tho I managed to get confident enough to touch the snow with me left hand couple of times. Which was my goal for this year.
This really is an expert drill. Don’t forget the fundamentals before expecting results. The skiers in this video, particularly the one in orange, are the perfect candidates for this type of maneuver.
I hope you are back on snow this winter.
@@alexnelson8 Got back to slopes this year. Getting better everytime.
Hi Tom, thank a lot for awsome video. Can you clarify please what kind of ski radius is a best fit for such drills. Is it ok for short radius skis like a slalom?
This is a 15.5m radius 175cm ski. 66mm underfoot so narrow. I find people are on too wide skis these days and it stops them being able to learn to carve. Sure if you’re already and expert it’s fine but mastering carving you want a narrower ski. 12-18m radius in there somewhere and 65-80mm underfoot max!
@@Bigpictureskiingthis is the 100% correct answer. Wider skis are very fun and can allow for a higher edge angle before you boot out, but the transition between edges is much slower and can take more width to get there. Start narrow and then work your way wider.
Hi tom
Thanks for great video
I tried your drill and it worked excellent but others say it looks somehow that I'm back seated
Can tell me where is problem ?
should i bend forward more from waist?
Our don't bend my knees more for reaching ground?
Or should i try lean while body?
Where the backseated look come from?
Thank you tom
I know I am gonna be that happy someday.