How to Drop Cliffs on Skis

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Here are a few tips when you are getting in to jumping off cliffs on skis, whether it's 2 feet or 50, the principals are all the same.
    Check the snow conditions first and make sure it's deep enough for how big the cliff is. Get a little speed off the drop, pop your weight forward as you take off, hands in front of your knees, then extend your legs as you come in for a landing. Try to focus on where you are skiing next rather than looking straight at where you are going to land, makes stomping it and skiing away easier. Good Luck, follow me on instagram for more extreme ski content @o_leeps.
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  • @ethayer1
    @ethayer1 Рік тому +9

    So even though it looks like 260ft, it’s really only 254…got it. Guess I’ll have to send it.
    Please do more of these! You are as good describing and teaching as you are sending cliffs! As someone who strives to be doing what you’re doing in a few years, this stuff is massively helpful.
    I have such a hard time getting consistent on jumps. Some I can send perfect, others I feel likely to flip.

  • @thethreebros4210
    @thethreebros4210 3 роки тому +25

    Hit a drop today that I was psyched about, it’s the best felling ever!!! Yewww!!!!

  • @ForrestSavoyYouTubeChannel
    @ForrestSavoyYouTubeChannel 2 роки тому +48

    You should make a video like this focusing on the larger cliffs, ie. 30+ feet. I think that'd be really helpful

  • @alexanderosherow2064
    @alexanderosherow2064 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you! Excellent tips!

  • @joemader2535
    @joemader2535 3 роки тому +11

    The skill-level deconstruction of your approach is fascinating. Depending on how much time you have to devote to such things, more technical breakdowns of specific jumps could be a fun way to drive traffic from your Instagram to UA-cam...

    • @scrotumsquasher4383
      @scrotumsquasher4383 2 роки тому

      Please do this I’m trying to learn to hit bigger jumps so i need this

  • @BrianMcSkiBum
    @BrianMcSkiBum 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome post from the best! Thanks, Owen!

  • @elibaldwin1097
    @elibaldwin1097 3 роки тому +5

    I love your vids

  • @ryno7437
    @ryno7437 2 місяці тому +1

    This is awesome, definitely worth the sub.

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  2 місяці тому

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @kkelly10
    @kkelly10 Рік тому +1

    Absolute Legend!

  • @Wanderlust073
    @Wanderlust073 3 роки тому +12

    Very helpful - thanks!

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  3 роки тому +10

      Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck if you decide to start jumping cliffs

  • @danielmenten4403
    @danielmenten4403 Рік тому +6

    Personally I really need to focus on the arms forward part because I usually Windmill and it brings my center of gravity up, in addition to causing a flailing motion 😅

  • @saxonski6146
    @saxonski6146 2 роки тому +2

    I dont know why i watched this because i already can 30+ feet but i learned some nice tips (Thanks!)

  • @Akirathechampion
    @Akirathechampion 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool bro

  • @austins4814
    @austins4814 3 роки тому +5

    So cool, wish I were u

  • @averagejojofan8649
    @averagejojofan8649 2 роки тому

    Hit my first cliff at vail today and it felt good.

  • @senordangato5500
    @senordangato5500 3 роки тому +3

    is there going to be a montage of this years skiing?

  • @sebastiendoucet2058
    @sebastiendoucet2058 3 роки тому +4

    Nice tutorial

  • @cvn6555
    @cvn6555 3 роки тому +1

    Step One: Find a jump.
    Step Two: Jump off of it.
    Step Three: There's no step three.
    Quite jealous of skiers like the aptly-named Mr. Leeper. Have zero ability to recall where the ground is once I leave it so do not catch air. Intentionally. Happens by accident. Will remember the point about punching my hands forward if becoming airborne by mistake. Thank you, keep it up. It's very inspiring to see people with ability do what they do.

  • @lentintarantino392
    @lentintarantino392 3 роки тому +5

    I hope you foot heals well and we get to see some awesome videos in Winter or spring

    • @xavesxerxes8372
      @xavesxerxes8372 3 роки тому +2

      Hey my guy, wann go skiing some time? Im from Bavaria like you so it would be a pleasure. Hyped for this season🤠

    • @lentintarantino392
      @lentintarantino392 3 роки тому +2

      @@xavesxerxes8372 I don't know you but hell yeah

    • @skimunster4639
      @skimunster4639 3 роки тому

      @@xavesxerxes8372 Hey I am going to Take a Trip to Bavaria this Winter U wanna skiing together?

    • @xavesxerxes8372
      @xavesxerxes8372 3 роки тому

      @@skimunster4639 hey my guy, actually i searched up this comment bcause i knew a friend of mine commented, so i wrote under it as a joke because i knew it was him. So sry im only 14 i dont think we are able to ski together. But nice to see such friendly people like you not only jerks in the internet. Have a great season and enjoy your vacation in Bavaria👌

    • @skimunster4639
      @skimunster4639 3 роки тому

      @@xavesxerxes8372 hey man is skiing still possible in bavaria? I have the tickets but it's already may so idk

  • @TruettD
    @TruettD 2 роки тому +12

    I did a five foot drop In the 20-21 season and I’m hoping to hit 20ft this season

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  2 роки тому +4

      Nice! Good luck

    • @federalmayhem
      @federalmayhem Рік тому

      i LOVE THE AGGRESSION

    • @TruettD
      @TruettD Рік тому +1

      @@O_leepsI did a 25+ foot cliff yesterday and finally achieved my goal

    • @TruettD
      @TruettD Рік тому +1

      @@federalmayhemI did it

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  Рік тому +2

      @@TruettD Nice work!

  • @kambizmerati1119
    @kambizmerati1119 3 роки тому

    You are the God walking on the earth

  • @adfadf9785
    @adfadf9785 3 роки тому +1

    How come I don't feel comfortable turning left while turning right seem natural when I'm skiing?

  • @HouseofJello
    @HouseofJello 3 роки тому +10

    My jaw hit the floor when he pushed the pole down into the snow 20 inches lol

  • @Glevity
    @Glevity 2 роки тому

    From the best

  • @zenskiingtutorials9361
    @zenskiingtutorials9361 3 роки тому +3

    It is also fun to practice off a cornice.

    • @brazilianambassadordale8223
      @brazilianambassadordale8223 3 роки тому

      For me, they were definitely good for practicing a proper n strong pop that gets you leaning forward enough for a jump. It's always been deceptively hard to remember to pop when I was on a big drop because of fear. I remember I had a bad habit of either popping too late, popping just a tiny amount and pulling my legs in (which is good if the take off is particularly steep), or not popping at all on anything over 10 feet, especially if conditions are icy. I used to freeze up, panic, and lose focus. It may not hurt if you mess up a lil on such a drop, but a cornice drop with a steep landing forces you to do it, cause if you don't, you wipe out on your ass. You can also do park jumps if they're of a reasonable size. They can also better help you train for air time.

    • @proverbalizer
      @proverbalizer 2 місяці тому

      exactly. An d the lack of rock makes it a lot less intimidating, even though a good size cornice drop can be bigger than smaller rock drops. Also you usually have a nice steep transition under a cornice.

  • @fysiobabe1
    @fysiobabe1 3 роки тому +2

    make more content plz

  • @Maximilian_1
    @Maximilian_1 2 роки тому +2

    How big a toll does this take on your knees? I'm keen to get into some cliff jumps but my knees already get sore sometimes after just a few days skiing with barely any drops, obviously if you mess up and flop that could definitely damage them but what about if you land well on a steep slope, does it still wear on your knees a lot? Or not too bad?

    • @tuckerlivingston3697
      @tuckerlivingston3697 2 роки тому

      If ur landing at a steep angle with momentum you should be all good

    • @3MatthewWright3
      @3MatthewWright3 2 роки тому +1

      You have to protect yourself and only do things like this when there’s FRESH POWDER, you won’t even feel the landing😁
      Make sure the snow isn’t hard packed or ice where you want to land, go where the snow is untouched, once there’s tracks on a rock or cliff the landing is already stomped out and no longer soft

  • @scrotumsquasher4383
    @scrotumsquasher4383 2 роки тому +3

    Do you have any tips for someone who can hit 15-20 footers but is looking to hit bigger sized cliffs? I just don’t know landing technique for those much bigger jumps and don’t want to get hurt.

    • @calixteguyot4358
      @calixteguyot4358 2 роки тому +1

      Be sure you are physically ready for it and learn how to keep your balance, even at high speed. Then drop (it's mostly mental), find friends to drop with you and to pressure each other. Finally, just have fun ! (IMO)

    • @FarmersAreCool
      @FarmersAreCool Рік тому

      Be willing to die or do small jumps :D

    • @tomkenny5864
      @tomkenny5864 Рік тому

      Fall over and plop like he said after a few plops you'll get it

    • @ethayer1
      @ethayer1 Рік тому

      @@tomkenny5864 just gotta make sure you go plop and not splat

    • @tomkenny5864
      @tomkenny5864 Рік тому

      @@ethayer1 plop splat no real big difference as long as you fall over Ub alright

  • @dirtdude1440
    @dirtdude1440 3 роки тому +3

    hey dude sick video! some awesome tips! in your comments there are some weird comments you might want to check out

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks, damn spammers

    • @dirtdude1440
      @dirtdude1440 3 роки тому

      @@O_leeps Yah I get them on my videos too, no problem.

  • @phin422
    @phin422 3 роки тому +3

    What do you do if you're in a resort, and checking the depth isn't very realistic?

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  3 роки тому +3

      Depending on the height i still check the depth at the resort. If it's small and it snowed 10" overnight, you can be pretty sure there is at least 10" in the landing. I usually hit it small first, then go bigger if it worked out. Good Luck.

    • @phin422
      @phin422 3 роки тому +3

      Thanks! I've been trying to drop some bigger cliffs inbounds, so this was really useful!

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  3 роки тому +2

      @@phin422 good luck!

  • @franciscoalcaldemoya5745
    @franciscoalcaldemoya5745 3 роки тому

    Un poco de todo

  • @mcsqueegee81
    @mcsqueegee81 3 роки тому +3

    Is this from this last springtime?

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  3 роки тому +3

      I wish it was today, but you're right

  • @blancers7881
    @blancers7881 2 роки тому +1

    “It’s never as big as it looks” that’s what she said

  • @upbreaker7055
    @upbreaker7055 2 роки тому

    Looks fun. Jealous as usual

  • @Simon-bu4kc
    @Simon-bu4kc 2 роки тому

    this is the first time I heard someone say in full seriousness: "it's never as big as it looks..."

  • @zacharyeig9806
    @zacharyeig9806 2 роки тому

    did he say he does 90-foot cliffs?

    • @O_leeps
      @O_leeps  2 роки тому +1

      Watch my edits!

  • @extremeoffroad-snowmountai9084
    @extremeoffroad-snowmountai9084 3 роки тому +1

    ‏Thank you 20new subscribers, and I am grateful for that. Thank you very much, my brothers

  • @epsilon13308
    @epsilon13308 2 роки тому

    Lol start on 1 foot drops, me starts are 2 feet right after hitting 8 foot drop lol

  • @shars104
    @shars104 3 роки тому +1

    My friend and me were skiing and then we got hit by an avalanche i fell of a 90 foot cliff luckily I didn't break anything somehow.

  • @harrisonluhning925
    @harrisonluhning925 2 роки тому

    that’s not 15 feet