HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE Skiing Steeper Slopes- Les Arcs (Bonus Tip At End)
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- How To Gain Confidence Skiing Steeper Slopes- Les Arcs (Bonus Tip At End)
In this video, Sian and I both International Ski Teachers and French Qualified discuss how to gain confidence when skiing steeper slopes. If you feel that you are stuck as a red-run skier then this video is for you. We talk about:
1) Pole Planting
2) Mindset
3) Body Language
4) Position In The Group
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:05 How to gain confidence on steeper terrain
03:01 Pole pant for rhythm and timing
04:31 Mindset - self-talk belief
05:50 Start on your best turn
07:35 Position in the group don`t go at the back
08:35 Share your passion for skiing and the mountains and subscribe
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this video really helps us all look forward to skiing with you Flossie great tips too thank you
I believe one secret is to avoid fighting the natural flow of gravity,being said,the beginners fight the hill with over turning into an almost horizontal to the vertical line.They do this because the increase of speed,the fear of crashing...basically attempting to slow down.This puts them into s position to hsve to turn even more to reverse direction.As skills increase and confidence builds, Natural rythem grows,and BAM,one day its so much more fun.
Yes your right
I built my confidence on heavy, wet spring snow. You literally couldn't go fast even if you wanted to, so I went on all red slopes that day.
Where was that?
I love the part about the pole plants, also very helpful when skiing bumps!
Thanks Fleur. Are there any videos that you would like to see? Where do you normally go skiing?
Great advise, hope this year goes well for you both
Thanks Stevie
Can't wait to get back to skiing with you, Floss! I still have so much to learn and would really like to take a course with you and Sian to gain confidence (recent outing in Turkey showed me that I have so much to learn). Hopefully travel to France next winter will be possible :-)
Hi, Naomi great to hear from you. I have been keep up making those videos. How was your trip in Turkey? Yes, let's get you onto a trip next winter if travel allows. What would you like to learn?
Re your bonus tip: we naturally copy others whether we mean to or not. Often a group sorts itself in order of confidence. So the least confident skier at the back will be unconsciously mimicking the 2nd least confident. If you're particularly nervous about a run, know that it's OK to say "do you mind if I follow the guide on this one?" And when they go, watch them, leave the MINIMUM safe distance and take off behind them. It's incredible how much better U can ski when tailing an expert!
Can not wait to ski with you again Floss x
Looking forward to it too 😁
That's a great idea!
This always works regardless what sports you`re doing: If in dout, flat out.
Loving your natural style Flo. Been watching since vid 1! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. Sante!
Hi, thanks so much for watching since day 1 and your message that means so much! Let me know if you have any questions or if there is a type of video that you want to see 😁
For conquering the fear of steeps a friend of mind gave me the tip of getting 'a growl on' with the slope, and attacking it. It worked for me
Thanks 🙏 love that a growl on!
Thanks for the reminder about pole planting! Skiing in Les Arcs in a couple of weeks can’t wait x
Thank you for saying thanks. Have a great holiday 😁
Great stuff only wish we could put it into practice this season!
I have recently come to conclusion about fear of ski heights:
1. Practice basic skills on milder sloops, don’t rush to blue/blacks.
2. Try to go faster and be in control on milder sloops before taking on the next one.
3. Ski the same tracks repeatedly till you get confidence.
4. Don’t listen to ppl who try to rush you 😅
5. If you find issues with skills on steeper sloops, go to 1 and master it.
6. It takes time and repeated conscious practice, baby steps and don’t give up.
thanks for sharing, have you managed to go skiing this winter?
@@FreeFloFloss yes, we got a ton of snow in Pacific Northwest this Christmas.
@@yuurishibuya4797 awesome... I love the powder. Do you ski off-piste too?
Yes! I love this advice. It's only my second season and I ended the first one barely after recovering from injury. I'm eager to get confident with the blues, but I'm trying to be wise and take it slow. The confidence needs to be based on solid skills that I'm still developing.
@@FreeFloFloss not often, I don’t have wide skis. May be next season I will get one. Powder days are fun. 😁
I was told to go faster in able to carve. I did and I had a blast. Now, I hope I can keep up with my family after a couple of years learning how to ski 💓
I am sure you will! Do you have any holidays booked?
@@FreeFloFloss We are planning to go to upper Michigan, Nubs Nob, Tyrol Basin in WI, and Keystone area in CO. I also go to Cascade, Devils Head, and most of the WI slopes. I am hoping that I can travel to some more of the Rockies and Appalachians this year, but we will see what happens :)
@@adventureswithrocket1 that sounds like a great plan!! Fingers crossed...Happy Skiing 😁
@@FreeFloFloss Thanks and you have a great season as well!
Thank you. Poles help. Also momentum in the fall line gets skis moving overcoming snow resistance in tips. Skis close together.
Thanks for your comment 😃
Starting with your best turn direction is great advice!
You will always have a weaker turn ..
Wow I hope I can
Skates like this thanks for the ideas
I really like Sian’s tip about moving before making a turn. I’ve seen so many people attempting to turn before they’ve even gained the slightest momentum, and not just on the steeper stuff. I’m speaking from experience as I’ve been guilty of it a couple of time myself when standing at the top of a narrow couloir with vertical rock faces on either side and a convex slope. On both occasions the nerves got the better of me and I immediately fell and a ski came off 🙄
Sian’s tip really works..try it when you can get a chance
@@FreeFloFloss Don’t worry, I’ve learnt my lesson. Its all down to confidence, rationalising the situation and controlling those nerves.
Great vid - loving the Floss Vibe!!! Gutted I can't go out and ski now......
You will soon 😁🎉
Wow , fab, i so wish i was there . My daughter/ski buddy has emigrated this year , watching this is giving me such a longing for the slopes.
Are you able to get to the slopes this winter?
@@FreeFloFloss I'm not sure, it would mean being brave and daring to travel/ski alone, i really do hope so.
Second turn the important one, so strongest
Thanks Mark for your message.. I totally agree 👍
Really helpful tips.
Re. Pole plants - I also find this helps me to keep my upper body quiet and keep balance over that outside ski!
Yes totally ...Pole plant is so important
Hi Flo! your video just popped up so I had to watch it and give you a "Thumbs Up" (Dr Lawn)
I liked the tips ...
1) Don't over think it.
2) Kick off on your favourite turn direction,
I don't know which is my better turn side, but I always like to turn right at the start of something.
Imagine trying to mount a bike or a horse from the "other side" .. it just isn't going to work.
3) Don't be the last one in the group going down a steep bit or moguls, I just like to get it over with so go down first. (Less people to avoid)
Unless I feel super confident, then I would go last, and help pick up the debris.
My tip is from Jiminy Cricket to Pinochio "Give a little whistle" and spread your toes :)
Have a great Season Flo!
Dr Lawn!!! Great to hear from you! Thanks for messaging and watching the video!! I hope you had a good 👍 Xmas 🎄.. Talk soon 😁
This is such a nice video to comeback and watch when in doubt!
Thanks so much for your message as it means a lot
@@FreeFloFloss i had a crash injury mid ski season was down, videos like yours is helping me get confidence in facing the slopes!
@@yuurishibuya4797 thanks for your comment
Love to ski with u ladies. Not only great skiers but pretty as well!
Thanks John that is very kind of you..
Pole plant and inside leg extension and body projection all simultaneously
Please tell me how to ski heavy sun affected snow that collapses under your weight that’s also windblown and a frozen top surface making you get hammered around like a seasick sailor
Paul I will put it on the list of videos to make 😁
I'm a beginner - I can ski ok parallel but I just *cannot* do steeper reds... I feel I have to control my speed so that it's the same as on the blue (which even then is really slow - literally everyone on the piste is overtaking me!) I end up doing what someone else mentioned - after a certain incline I start turning constantly almost horizontally to the slope. (And all crouched down so I destroy my back). Everyone - including instructors - keep telling me it's ok to go faster and I... just can't....I'm scared of not being able to control things anymore - even if I know in theory I can stop, I'm convinced I won't be able to after a certain speed and I'll just go flying off over the edge of the hill. Any tips for letting go and accepting the speed?? It's my 3rd year skiing now and I feel like I'm not going anywhere until I can get over this.... :-(
Hi Elemy, thanks for your message. 1) There sounds like there is a fundamental element missing in your skiing that is holding you back. With out seeing you it’s hard to see say what it is.. my guess would be that the inside ski is catching and turning later 2) Get a better instructor 3) To learn how to slow down by line, different snow conditions and flat ski. If you know how to get back in control you will be able happier to go faster… I do video analysis on line .. if you have video of you skiing then you can send it to me and buy a session. That can help - my email is: info@freefloski.com I hope this helps, Floss
@@FreeFloFloss Thanks so much for taking the time to get back to me - I will keep this in mind!!
Fear of steeps especially when you are not used to deep powder, how to bail when you pick up too much speed, any advice on how to recover before the crash?
If you are gaining too much speed...try and bring your hands forward to gain balance..to try and to recover and bring your feet back ...I hope that helps?
Not looking a day over 35 Floey C ;-) xx
Missing ya Richardo xx
I can make fairly decent left turns on steep runs but on right turns I fear falling and end up lifting my ski qnd almost hopping
So that could mean that your weight is too far back to pivot centre or your inside ski is not tilting to be flat. Does that make sense?
@@FreeFloFloss I can possibly see the too far back issue, not sure if If following the tilting issue. Is the inside ski the uphill side ?
Never ski in a group off piste just in pairs or threes no more than that.
I never heard anyone mention stronger and weaker turning directions before. I thought I was the only one
We all have a stronger and weaker side! Including the pros ..
liked that
Thanks for your comment 🙏 what other videos would you like to see?
Chimp paradox book? 🙂
correct its an amazing read
)n 100% pitch pole plant establishes local frame of reference (counterbary) from which you enter rectilinear motion/ free fall (dynamic counterbary). Special Relativity (Einstein"s "happiest" idea) applies as Newtonian mechanics allow mono poles (cardioid patterns) and cones of probability to establish local relative movements as in general relativity but avoiding all the math required to define the differential time dilations created through rotating frames of reference substituting fictious (centripetal, centrifugal and angular) forces to explain away the math problem. Barycentric Control (inertial guidance) causes inertial frame of reference to behave locally, contradicting gravity, creating levity. To do this well you must functionally understand nature= fun. Nature means your own nature as an angry clump of matter interacting with mountains, trees and water. The synergy of motion and chemical reactions caused by gauge pressure manipulation to exclusion zone (EZ) water creates an energetic feeling of weightlessness, acceleration and power= compaction satisfaction. The more you know the better you manage and control nature creating fun experiences. I like these words because they are big and sound funny but define the subject succinctly. They make me think fun thoughts about fun things I like to do like ski fast, in steep powder and bumps.... and make fun of Finlay, making an already angry clump of matter, even angrier.
Thanks Jon
I’ll keep that in mind next time out
@@lencavallaro6781 I know it is hard to focus on too many words while skiing. My pleasure comes from functionally understanding nature. Thinking a lot while grouded during the pandemic and too sick to work on slope I delude myself thinking i know what I'm talking about. It's going to start some where and I'll never get the credit but in future snowsport instructor training manuals there will be a bibliography of references to general relativity, special relativity, exclusion zone water temperature gradient gauge. pressure manipulations. that is all going to be me presenting the greatest amount of positive learning material to winter sports. if they will have it... coming from me... they didn't like me last time and now they are all gone and new more better thinking is at hand so I'll give it another go I hope they get my jokes.
My best turns are tumble turns. Your lessons should reduce those.
Yes come and ski with us next year!! 😁
Helmets?
Yes 🙌
My chimp won't go back in the cupboard .
It`s good to have both .. chimp and human
powder is easy, try ski North East USA all ice in double black.
I did a season in Stratton does that count?
@@FreeFloFloss yes if you can ski in good form in double black surface icy as a hockey rink 😀
Sounds terrible 😅
Have a point make a point move on
That’s the way forward ..
English accent😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
😂😂😂😂😂
I so much wanted to learn from your video. But you made it impossible for me to watch it. I am Autistic and unnecessary bass beat you have in the background makes it impossible for me to watch it because of my sensory issues. Why do you feel the need to put music in your videos? All it does is make people like me have meltdowns and neurological problems.
Hi Maili, thank you for your comment if you would like me to send the video to you without music I can if. Send me your email: info@freefloski.com
@@FreeFloFloss WOW! I would LOVE that!! Thank you!!!
I tried emailing you. It got kicked back.
@@mailitedd185 weird ? Try info@freefloski.com then I will try and find the video in my archive and see if I can delete the music and send it to you…
@@FreeFloFloss OK. I will try to resend. Thank you!
Way to spend the first 1/3 of the video climbing the hill and introducing yourself.
When we filmed there were no lifts open as it was covid..so glad those days are over now.