How to Ski | 10 Beginner Skills for the First Day Skiing

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  • Опубліковано 25 кві 2024
  • In this video, you will learn 10 key skills and tips to learn how to ski. If you are hungry to learn to carv well, do nice short turns join one of our Ski Camps for Adults: stompittutorials.com/camps
    What you will learn in this tutorial:
    00:37 Tip / Skill 1: Reading the slope map
    01:14 Tip / Skill 2: Control your ski gear
    03:29 Tip / Skill 3: Pushing and Skating
    04:25 Tip / Skill 4: How to ride chairlifts and buttonlifts
    06:05 Tip / Skill 5: How to walk uphill
    07:03 Tip / Skill 6: How to stand up after a crash
    07:03 Tip / Skill 7: How to snow plow on skis
    11:32 Tip / Skill 8: How to side slip on skis
    13:44 Tip / Skill 9: Skidded parallel turns on skis
    15:34 Tip / Skill 10: How to jump on skis
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  • @StompItTutorials
    @StompItTutorials  3 роки тому +106

    ⛷ Become a well-rounded Skier that can shred at our brand new Ski Technique Camps for adults: stompittutorials.com/camps/

  • @bruceclark3821
    @bruceclark3821 6 років тому +3454

    I'm from Africa. Heat, desert, lions, elephants, etc... I'm going skiing NEXT WEEK!!!! Yahoooo! I never see snow and can't ski AT ALL... Thanks for this. I will be the man on the snow getting in everyone's way. Apologies to all in advance.

    • @chloebutler8438
      @chloebutler8438 5 років тому +42

      What happened?

    • @inception6605
      @inception6605 5 років тому +585

      @@chloebutler8438 Legends say he's still skiing

    • @isabele4761
      @isabele4761 5 років тому +28

      Bruce Clark hope you enjoy ur trip

    • @iijacinto
      @iijacinto 5 років тому +12

      FleXxii hahahahah i think he stil is

    • @skippy447
      @skippy447 5 років тому +51

      or he died trying :/

  • @bettanysbabe
    @bettanysbabe 6 років тому +2012

    I just tried skiing for the first time today, I followed everything you said, and I was surprised by how effective all the tips are. I thank you forever! Love from japan!

  • @djdoublesound
    @djdoublesound Рік тому +196

    This is genuinely such a good beginner video. I’ve never watched an entire video for over 15mins with such interest. You have a very calming tutor style, I bet you’d be great to learn from

  • @limesaviation2602
    @limesaviation2602 4 роки тому +2518

    Who else in these comments has been skiing for years and just wanted to see what kinda tips he has

    • @toastpulver3422
      @toastpulver3422 4 роки тому +80

      oh thanks I thought im the only one

    • @mattiacapo6384
      @mattiacapo6384 4 роки тому +13

      🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @lejlabandic5130
      @lejlabandic5130 4 роки тому +9

    • @jensjens7932
      @jensjens7932 4 роки тому +44

      Im watching this tho when im gonna ski at a resort 4 the first time tommorow😳 I can make a edit later how it goes xOx

    • @Julia-vk8bt
      @Julia-vk8bt 4 роки тому +5

      Pugz Defenders how did it go?

  • @rva
    @rva 6 років тому +652

    You have saved my life

    • @judybooty77
      @judybooty77 3 роки тому +21

      Yeah I’m going to ski right now so please come to my funeral

    • @dannyrogers2530
      @dannyrogers2530 3 роки тому +1

      @@judybooty77 same

    • @K.D.Meyers
      @K.D.Meyers 3 роки тому +1

      Of all the places I expected to see you...

    • @gwenissooooocool
      @gwenissooooocool 3 роки тому +3

      it would be wicked funny if you watched this while about to fall down a mountain lmao 😂

    • @gloriagerber2854
      @gloriagerber2854 3 роки тому

      Ya same

  • @jhk8396
    @jhk8396 6 років тому +486

    Jeez, European ski resorts must be lit

  • @chmeireles
    @chmeireles 5 років тому +87

    I'm from Brazil and I have never seeing snow before last weekend. I went to ski knowing nothing, I just watched your videos and was incredible!!! In 2 hours I was able to ski the beginners slope!!! I followed your tips and was perfect!! Thank you very much for all the learning!!!

    • @cctanimations
      @cctanimations Рік тому +2

      yes he has good tips.

    • @gregholl5011
      @gregholl5011 3 місяці тому +6

      I am a lift operator and work the bunnyhill often.
      I love seeing people who have never seen snow learn to ski!
      I suppose it is because I have always loved snow and enjoy seeing others enjoy snow.
      My pay is the smiles I get.
      The wages are a fringe benefit. 😊

  • @_matis_
    @_matis_ 5 років тому +149

    To all you beginners out there.It is all about putting the weight from one leg to the other so you can turn left or right in the "v" formation.Never forget that.If you know how to do that,the parallel skiing will come natural with time.

    • @jiajiawang3628
      @jiajiawang3628 Рік тому +1

      Dont always do the pizza/V formation in case of speedy formation what u can do in case of that u et ur skis turn

    • @rasacornillie9322
      @rasacornillie9322 Рік тому

      I wonder, how much time it takes ...

    • @IStMl
      @IStMl Рік тому

      ​@@rasacornillie9322depends on your instructor and your adaptibility

    • @gregholl5011
      @gregholl5011 3 місяці тому

      ​@@rasacornillie9322on a good safe bunny slope I've seen lots of beginners get it in less than an hour.
      And I have watched thousands of beginners. 😊

    • @Wierdo4
      @Wierdo4 2 місяці тому +2

      @@rasacornillie9322not long🎉 i learned in just 1 day And only thing i Can not do is to jump

  • @RealismFTW
    @RealismFTW 6 років тому +388

    This is the best "short" beginners tutorial I've seen. Love this stuff. I'm not new but the quality of these videos are too good not to watch.

  • @michosadventures
    @michosadventures 6 років тому +227

    I've been skiing for years, but this video is great, every skier should see it.

    • @antdx316
      @antdx316 5 років тому +2

      Do you have any tips that weren't covered on this video?

  • @Grungedude93
    @Grungedude93 3 роки тому +569

    Idk why mastering the timing of the chairlift is harder than skiing to me.

    • @oliviathurston4965
      @oliviathurston4965 3 роки тому +63

      as a terrible skier, the chairlift seems to be the only thing im good at. i actually get excited to get on it cause i know i’m not gonna eat shit like with everything else.

    • @jacobnovak1604
      @jacobnovak1604 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I’m kinda tall so the chairlift is difficult but once I timed it perfectly and got so much speed off the lift

    • @mayab4326
      @mayab4326 2 роки тому +30

      If you think going off the lifts skiing is hard, just wait until you see snowboarding...
      I have been snowboarding since I was about 4 but I still fall 40% of the time coming of the lift

    • @healingworksyesjohnn
      @healingworksyesjohnn 2 роки тому +5

      Ski lift always hits me in the butt and knocks me down then pushes me face down in the snow at the top

    • @JoshP1331
      @JoshP1331 2 роки тому +4

      @@healingworksyesjohnn don't try to race the chair. Keep your tips up as you approach, stand once there is solid ground under your feet and then allow the chair to push you to the point where the ramp drops off.

  • @fakeartist7149
    @fakeartist7149 4 роки тому +88

    I watched this video and I thought I will be the guy yelling to all beginner: get out my way!” Then I spent 7 hours to learn how to fall down and get up .

  • @MrIpunch99
    @MrIpunch99 6 років тому +525

    I already know how to ski, but I still enjoyed watching this :D Keep it up!

  • @bupbeinc
    @bupbeinc 5 років тому +1875

    i'm like the only one who really can't ski here

    • @josiegaukrodger2309
      @josiegaukrodger2309 5 років тому +84

      Meet the 13 year old who is terrified of snow

    • @briannaspencer9169
      @briannaspencer9169 5 років тому +33

      I can't ski either, i don't have skis, it doesn't snow enough, my parents don't approve really, and no ski areas close by

    • @doctorwhowo7476
      @doctorwhowo7476 5 років тому +39

      I can ski but I’m horrible at it

    • @ericbrouet
      @ericbrouet 5 років тому +7

      After seeing this I want to learn to ski in Edmonton, Canada :)

    • @TheCanadianCollege
      @TheCanadianCollege 5 років тому +4

      Eric Edmonton is a very nice place

  • @gracen4843
    @gracen4843 4 роки тому +19

    I actually snowboard, but my friends and I are doing a “switch day” where we all switch. This was helpful

  • @terapia2914
    @terapia2914 4 роки тому +134

    people who havent gone skiing yet, i wanna let you know that its much easier that roller blades..at least for me

    • @justfitz5843
      @justfitz5843 4 роки тому +18

      Thats very comforting :D

    • @muddymallow80
      @muddymallow80 4 роки тому +4

      Thanks I feel much better; if your really good at ice skating do you think skiing will be easy?

    • @biggie-cheese2
      @biggie-cheese2 4 роки тому +6

      Muddy Mallow
      well, if you’re good at ice skating you’ll probably find skiing easy, since you already know balance.

    • @muddymallow80
      @muddymallow80 4 роки тому +5

      @@biggie-cheese2 I got back from the ski trip yesterday and I successfully skied some easy blues by the second day!

    • @biggie-cheese2
      @biggie-cheese2 4 роки тому +1

      @@muddymallow80 well done :D

  • @mandyzou8380
    @mandyzou8380 6 років тому +99

    I am going skiing soon and I am half excited half scared this video is like a life saver now I just hope I don’t forget any of this information

    • @cawmacawpeeptweet2857
      @cawmacawpeeptweet2857 5 років тому

      Joanna Zou same but I might not go 50/50 chance

    • @michaelg8841
      @michaelg8841 3 роки тому

      @TheRelihunter from the instructors I have seen, this video was more accurate and informative than a lot of skiing instructors. Guess that is just my experience tho

  • @ItsAngelHere
    @ItsAngelHere 6 років тому +91

    Its a lot harder to learn how to ski when the place you go to is pretty crowded but this vid will definitely help next time

    • @YesImhymn
      @YesImhymn 4 роки тому +9

      I know it’s so annoying when your trying to learn but have to worry about crashing into all these other clowns at the resort

    • @j0aaa
      @j0aaa 3 роки тому

      My first time was at a pretty steep and short slope that was extremely crowded, my biggest fear was crashing into someone because i don't know how to properly slow down or turn lol

    • @michaelg8841
      @michaelg8841 3 роки тому +1

      Remember, always crash into the snowboarders. They don’t deserve intact legs

  • @lemonellaaaa8360
    @lemonellaaaa8360 4 роки тому +25

    I am going on a ski trip with my school and ive never skied before and I'm sooo exited!

  • @cecivic1
    @cecivic1 4 роки тому +31

    I'm an "advanced beginner" skier for over 20 years. I still learned something new with this video. Thank you for posting this.

    • @cctanimations
      @cctanimations Рік тому

      just wondering, does advanced beginner mean that you are beginning to become advanced, or you are a beginner but almost intermediate?

  • @MrDrewbies
    @MrDrewbies 6 років тому +32

    You seem like such a chill guy, would love to ski with you some day!

  • @fartman69420gghhh
    @fartman69420gghhh 6 років тому +338

    Im a good skiier idk why im here but good luck for new people dont worry its not too difficult

    • @emmaalford5618
      @emmaalford5618 5 років тому

      Same

    • @erikhjortsater5461
      @erikhjortsater5461 5 років тому +3

      @Underaged Father Currently in the process of learning to backflip (on skis), but ended up here?

    • @soawesome-tq8nz
      @soawesome-tq8nz 5 років тому +1

      *too* that just makes me thinck its much harder as im going in 2 hrs :/

    • @bakerhalt
      @bakerhalt 5 років тому +1

      @@soawesome-tq8nz so, how was your first time man?

    • @cloeystlaurent1338
      @cloeystlaurent1338 5 років тому +5

      Orangesnipez ITS FUCKING DIFFICULT.

  • @meganlandrigan5373
    @meganlandrigan5373 Рік тому +38

    I can’t thank you enough for this video! My boyfriend invited me on a ski trip this weekend and I told him it was my first time! Knowing he would have complete confidence in my ability to “wing it” I figured I should watch a video to at least get the basics and boy am I glad I did! We got to the mountain and the only pointers that I got from him were, “if you wanna stop, do pizza…” I have never skiied in my life so I’m guessing he assumed I knew what that was! Then he proceeded to tell me we were going down a green, which in itself was scary bc why wouldn’t he start me on the bunny slopes, huh? Who knows. Anyway, I fell a couple times and was a little scared bc it was my first time (like I said before). Anyway fast forward 6 hours, we go down that first green again and I am once again traumatized a bit, which I found weird bc I did that one first….. only to find out it was a BLUE. He took me down a blue the first time with no instructions so I cannot thank you enough for this 17 minute video, because frankly without it, I would’ve died- or if I managed to get down the mountain in one piece, I would’ve murdered my boyfriend. Anyways, thanks so much for this video! It was truly a lifesaver! Cheers!!!

    • @jmoon6099
      @jmoon6099 Рік тому +23

      Lol, yeah find a new BF!

    • @gregholl5011
      @gregholl5011 3 місяці тому +5

      I don't get why people don't help their first time friends more.
      I would treat you better than that and I don't even know you!

    • @sleepybean420
      @sleepybean420 2 місяці тому +1

      Get a boyfriend who will take the time to teach you

  • @klairepaulino5036
    @klairepaulino5036 4 роки тому +62

    I haven’t skied in about a year so I lost the feel of it and am probably gonna be uncomfortable but this vid helped me to remember how it feels again. Thank you!

  • @nanakeyks
    @nanakeyks 6 років тому +109

    Always learn something new from this Guy. Love it.

  • @sdonnellyrx
    @sdonnellyrx 4 роки тому +20

    I’m still a beginner and I come back to this video every now and then to remind myself of the basics. Such great tips for a beginner!

  • @charlesharris2352
    @charlesharris2352 3 місяці тому +2

    Good tips. The one tip that someone told me that saved me, was to turn your chest toward the direction you want to go. If you turn your upper body first, your feet follow naturally.

  • @dunewalks5988
    @dunewalks5988 2 роки тому +59

    This has been wonderfully helpful. Your videos are brilliant.
    Just took to the kids slope with the family in Levi, Lapland. All skiing for the first time. We were (or I was) on the deck more times than not but all thought it was absolutely amazing!!!
    Onwards and upwards. Really excited to be learning a new sport/hobby as I enter my 50’s in the next few years.
    Best wishes from Scotland 😎

  • @zzyeggman4835
    @zzyeggman4835 6 років тому +91

    I literally experienced everything in this video on my first time skiing and it was a little bit overwhelming. Great video.

  • @lilacmun1085
    @lilacmun1085 6 років тому +700

    just went skiing for the first time and had a traumatic time...the instructor didn't have very good English to teach me and I nearly killed myself because I couldn't stop or turn...pretty much cried the whole day and fell numerous times which scared me because my leg would twist in unnatural ways! the feeling of losing control of my speed on a crowded steep slope and unable to stop felt similar to driving a car on a busy road with no brakes! horrifying! I still want to try again because everyone seems to love it once they master it and I want to feel that way too, lol

    • @irigel
      @irigel 5 років тому +55

      practice on a flat run before you go on steeper run.

    • @goqsane
      @goqsane 5 років тому +51

      first 3 times are terrible, you have to bite through that.

    • @bakerhalt
      @bakerhalt 5 років тому +20

      oh i remember my first time 12 years ago, i was a young kid and i was stubborn, i went on the black diamond for the first time without instructions. Humble brag but i pick up on this pretty easily, not that time. I fell probably 50 times until i got down, tried again the next day it was easier and so on, then tried a green run and it was easy as fuck didn't want to go, and i realized that i needed training, so next two years i was in a skii school starting every november of course, and it took some time to master the upside V stop format and then the double II on the side with the skies, it's best to go to the native country (Where you're from) and learn from another foreign country. It's going to be hard but hey, it's the greatest sport of all time.

    • @rbagboyz
      @rbagboyz 5 років тому +4

      how you doing now ?

    • @ChilombeSimwami
      @ChilombeSimwami 5 років тому +16

      @@irigel exactly - who goes on steep slopes as a newbie?

  • @carlaguidi9519
    @carlaguidi9519 2 роки тому +17

    I’m going skiing for my first time ever in 2 days and this video hit the spot. I feel a little calmer now. My goal is to still go to the beginner lessons too. Wish me luck, I’m excited!

  • @jnagtube
    @jnagtube 3 роки тому +2

    Went skiing for the first time in my life today... the instructor was suprised how quick I picked it up, but secretly i watched videos like this a 100 times lol - so thanks! really helpful video.

    • @StompItTutorials
      @StompItTutorials  3 роки тому

      Amazing! Great to hear I wish you a great winter full of improvements! :)

  • @nwowolf4591
    @nwowolf4591 5 років тому +55

    I used this video during my first ski trip at Lake Placid... let me warn all beginners by saying that no matter how much videos you watch, if you don’t go out there and fall a bunch- you’ll never learn.
    I am sore, my bum is sore and my back and knees are a little banged up, BUT IT WAS FUN!
    Keep at it and don’t give up. I’ll be now taking a yearly ski trip after just 2 days of skiing.
    Thanks for the vid! It definitely was helpful

    • @SneakrCanada
      @SneakrCanada 5 років тому

      BKPolo 4liFe try racing turn on hills that have so much ice hit gates and on top of all of that craziness they want you to go FAST and I mean fast like 70 km ( I’m from Canada ) and YA

    • @thedarknessherself3454
      @thedarknessherself3454 3 роки тому

      Um if ur a beginner also know that videos like these can actually really help if u try to remember the info. But ye i relate XD

  • @meganrosbury3504
    @meganrosbury3504 5 років тому +6

    Thank you!! I am a beginner skier and watched this video before I hit the slopes today. It gave me a lot of confidence and I improved and had fun!

  • @ryocuellar3899
    @ryocuellar3899 3 роки тому +68

    I literally learned how to ski from this video. First time skiing and did not fall once ! Truly amazing video. Thanks !

    • @jorritdriessen5139
      @jorritdriessen5139 2 роки тому +4

      The point is to fall tho

    • @MIKE-sc2je
      @MIKE-sc2je 2 роки тому +2

      You clearly didn't ski much if you didn't fall

    • @MrDavekek
      @MrDavekek 2 роки тому

      Was it cross skiing haha?

  • @raularaujostrw
    @raularaujostrw 5 років тому +43

    I'm a brazilian who's never seen snow. And I literally had tears roll over my face by watching this. Such a dream. Hopefully I'll live in a place like that in a couple of years from now. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍⛄❄❄❄☃⛇
    P.S. This is my first video from the channel and I'm guessing I'm already a hardcore fan. 😎

    • @scrambleegg1987
      @scrambleegg1987 2 роки тому +3

      Yesterday i saw snow for the first time, it was fun at the beginning but it’s ~-20c here so the fun turns into pain really quickly. Good I live in a desert.

  • @Falciase
    @Falciase 6 років тому +4

    Terrific, going skiing for the first time in a few years tomorrow, this was really helpful to boosting my confidence for tomorrow! Thank you!

  • @Savendsavend
    @Savendsavend 6 років тому +12

    I'm not anymore a beginner but is so usefull to watch it! really nice! Thanks!

  • @Icecream0monster
    @Icecream0monster 4 роки тому

    i went skiing when i was a lot younger, and this is like a crash course from my skii professor. Thank you for making such a professional, instructional, clear video. I think this will save me a lot of money for when i get back into it, and need some refresher

  • @electricbadgercollc8146
    @electricbadgercollc8146 2 роки тому +7

    thank you so much for sharing this video. I cannot tell you how much your tips have helped me to go from wedge turns to parallel turns in short order. The last part of your video where you say "this up and down movement is crucial...", yes indeed, that was what finally brought it all together for me. It's that movement that releases the pressure of the controlling ski edge and allows me to turn. On my 4th trip (ever) to the slopes I was able to short turn down black diamond slopes while keeping fairly good balance. It's not pretty but I can go down the slopes with high confidence that i'm not going to tumble or run into other skiers.

  • @justskillfull
    @justskillfull 6 років тому +22

    I watched this before my first set of ski lessons and I remembered most of them really well and helped me 100%! Spot on information!

  • @WinWin-ik5rh
    @WinWin-ik5rh 6 років тому +4

    I am an absolute beginner, I find it really good for very very useful, easy to understand and clear,so encouraging

  • @19maridda91
    @19maridda91 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks. Havent been skiing for 18 Years now, I will give it a try this season - but with a ski instructor of course. Nice introduction video, i hope it helped me prepare myself a little for the skiing course.

  • @tbonethecat
    @tbonethecat 2 роки тому +2

    I saw your recent video on learning to ski, but this video is by far the best. The way you describes things is much easier to follow, the hip movement, bow tie, they are good but not as effective as learning from this. Also, I learned more from this video than from a ski instructor I had.

  • @DaraAbasute
    @DaraAbasute 5 років тому +21

    this was the most magical and in-depth video I could have ever watched...and you posted it on my birthday ^_^ thanks a lot for sharing!!

  • @dtjones928
    @dtjones928 Рік тому +4

    I went to Park City, Utah, recently, and skied for the first time in 50+ years. I was a beginner 50 years ago, and I still am. Your video gave me confidence, though, and I had a LOT of fun. One procedure gave me some trouble, however, and even with practice back at the house, I found it very difficult. It was getting back up when I fell. I’m actually pretty flexible, and even strong. But, the stiffness of the boots prevented me from getting far enough over my feet to move forward and ultimately back up. We’re returning to Utah again next year and maybe I’ll figure it out by then. 😋

  • @mrdrippy8260
    @mrdrippy8260 3 роки тому +3

    I am going skiing for Christmas so thank you for these tips

  • @marioszisimatos4799
    @marioszisimatos4799 4 роки тому +4

    First time i tried ski and it was fantastic!!! I couldnt believe how good i was becoming by making practice! Your advice are really helpfull!

  • @HAWXLEADER
    @HAWXLEADER 4 роки тому +11

    Went skiing for the first time yesterday on Mt Hermon and i managed to do the hard (red) course easily thanks to you!
    I started with the medium (blue) track amd long skis and fell a few times.
    After 4 rounds I switched to snow blades (sorry skis) and wow it was so easy to control!
    Didn't manage to do the plowing technique (called pizza here) but parallel slaloms and drifting were a breeze!
    Went to the top after a few successful runs on the medium.
    It was a perfect snow(powdery) clear sky hot day (4-10 C) i was a bit over dressed though.
    Thank you!

  • @kylieharrison3745
    @kylieharrison3745 6 років тому +14

    Thanks, I haven't skied for 3 years, and this is the first time I'm going with my school, so I have to do lessons. I've never done lessons before, so I feel like I'm gonna be the only one not falling directions, and falling on my butt., and failing. I'm going to be in group 2, so I'm kinda nervous, but I want to be with my friends. The things that you taught in the video will help me a lot. Thank you!

    • @XxKnightRiderxX
      @XxKnightRiderxX 6 років тому

      Kylie Harrison I'm Going Tommorow Ski Liberty MD.

  • @ZGADOW
    @ZGADOW 4 роки тому +2

    I’ve been skiing since I was 3 or 4 years old. I just clicked this because I’m bored and daydreaming about winter. There is definitely some good advice here !

  • @vikasreddy4592
    @vikasreddy4592 3 роки тому +10

    I know there is one skill I am definitely gonna use again and again. Skill 6, at 7:03!
    Great job explaining the beginner skills

  • @AmerUsmani
    @AmerUsmani 6 років тому +16

    I learned so much the first time I watched it and now I'm in a skiing teem

  • @Ombudsman08
    @Ombudsman08 5 років тому +3

    I'm going skiing tomorrow and this is my prep...
    Enjoy your life !!!

  • @pauladkins180
    @pauladkins180 Рік тому

    got my first day of skiing at silver mountain towards the end of last season. met an awesome instructor on his day off who showed me the ropes. this is a perfect recap of everything he told me and a couple things he didn’t have time to. great video, cannot wait to get back on the slopes

  • @brandonlampley2637
    @brandonlampley2637 4 роки тому +2

    I watched this video 24 hrs prior to a ski trip. Nothing replaces the experience of snow under the skis however, this video helped me so much. Cheers and thanks for the information and great tutorial.

  • @HerbMoore
    @HerbMoore 3 роки тому +4

    The best ski for beginner vid I have ever seen, bar none.

  • @amberchong8792
    @amberchong8792 3 роки тому

    You save my life! Thanks for the very clear explanation on how skiing work.

  • @morgankrystek7816
    @morgankrystek7816 3 роки тому +36

    "Was it traumatic? Yes it was"

  • @a.m.bgaming6252
    @a.m.bgaming6252 4 роки тому +34

    I've been skiing for the first time recently and being a crazy guy 😂 I went on the hardest blue slope , I was thinking , well I will be alright. On the first steeper slope, crushed 😂 badly, my confidence droped to 0 I bearly could stand. After a few hundred meters and duzins of falls one guy stoped and helped me , he basicaly teached me in one run all in this video, I am very gratefull, and from that time I didn't even fall anymore. Was amazing! Nice video btw 😁

    • @KateVidaure
      @KateVidaure 2 роки тому

      That’s amazing to hear. Glad you’re ok

    • @amitnotna
      @amitnotna 2 роки тому +2

      Hi, I was that guy 😛😎

  • @realgman1
    @realgman1 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video. I’ve always been a snowboarder and a recovering broken ankle has me strongly considering skis. Very helpful vid.

  • @conormadigan7829
    @conormadigan7829 29 днів тому

    Best instructional novice ski video I’ve ever seen. Great for our kids who are starting this week

  • @EUMAN1
    @EUMAN1 5 років тому +5

    ok just got all the way to the end! Yewoow!! Very Highly Recommended!

  • @ilona2062
    @ilona2062 4 роки тому +19

    I'm going skiing for a week on Saturday, wish me luck

  • @DJYNOT2
    @DJYNOT2 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Making my 3rd trip to the slopes. 1st 2 trips were 3 years ago... so your refresher was great.

  • @Marksydaus
    @Marksydaus 5 років тому +2

    Shown my two sons 10yo and 7yo your video. They are going skiing for the first time in 3 months. You are a great instructor, very clear instructions and logical progression. This video has been a great help. Thank you.

  • @xxxafterglow
    @xxxafterglow 5 років тому +9

    This video is SO GOOD. Just got back from my first time on the slopes in 10 years - wish I’d seen this video first! Super pumped to go back!!

  • @agor83
    @agor83 5 років тому +6

    mate.. thank you. I have been roller and quad skating only....and that was 25 years ago.
    i watched this 10 times so i will not forget any of it while i am on spot. I will tell you guys how its gonna go next week...but this is a really great introduction.
    on the other hand: you could have been a great teacher. you make it sound so relaxing and the way you build up the explanation is also entertaining. I am saying this as a professional. I constantly train people and hold presentations in my line of work. allow me to give you one small advice. You should take averagely 1 second pauses between sentences and avg. 3 second pauses between paragraphs. This will help attendants absorb and process information 5x faster.
    bottom line...thumbs up... i would give you 100 likes if i could. THANKS MAN! :)

    • @agor83
      @agor83 5 років тому +1

      I did not kill myself though...your vid is a must watch.. :) i managed to go down blue slopes the 2nd day... well i still got some pain here and there even after 10 days

  • @rowenabrown7072
    @rowenabrown7072 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this. I'm at les arcs at the moment, but I didn't have any confidence at all and was having panic attacks. When I quit for the day yesterday - granted very early, I watched this and it made me so much more confident for today.

  • @ImuRazz
    @ImuRazz 2 роки тому

    I just want to say thank you. I had a ligament surgery last year and this year I went skiing. I followed all the technic and skilled that you showed in this video and I felt very confident and comfortable skiing I was doing turn and all that in day one. So thank you for this amazing lesson

  • @jacobtonovitz1168
    @jacobtonovitz1168 6 років тому +10

    Hi love this

  • @alruhnwehde
    @alruhnwehde 2 роки тому +3

    Dude, I finally went skiing (first time was in Feb 2020, second time was last week) and this video is the reason why I was immediatly able to link some turns and and not entirely fail at a red slope! Thank you!!
    Since it was a ski tour, I only had two runs, but I hope to do more over the course of the winter - ski-touring or with a lift, depending on the situation. I'm so hyped!

  • @stephaniejones2514
    @stephaniejones2514 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video!!! Very thorough and helpful! Excited to test out these skills!

  • @rootsandrewards
    @rootsandrewards 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this! Made things a lot easier for me! 💕

  • @JohnnyFD
    @JohnnyFD 2 роки тому +25

    Fantastic thanks for this! =)

  • @jockwasher
    @jockwasher 4 роки тому +8

    Mate! I just got back from Meribel, I went away with my girlfriend who's been skiing every Christmas since before she was conceived. I spent all of my money on beer and plane tickets to the Alps (mostly beer) so had no money for lessons. I watched this video the day before I left and again on the slopes, I went from the bumbling idiot in children's yeti village slope in the snow plough to slightly less bumbling idiot in the blue runs skiing in parallel all thanks to your video, (and lots of perseverance.. I lost count the times of falling over)
    this was in just two days. already looking to go back (what mountain do you film on?) and next time less beer more lessons... thanks!!!!

    • @eh9381
      @eh9381 4 роки тому +1

      I live in meribel 😂

  • @ranjapi693
    @ranjapi693 Рік тому +1

    You perfectly explained it. I had an hour with an instructor who chased me down a blue slope, but you really told about the things the ski actually does with you! I will memorize your video when I will try skiing this winter,! Great tips and explanations!

  • @imdoc7872
    @imdoc7872 2 роки тому +1

    Ive been snowboarding for a few years but was not good at it. I tried skiing for the first time yesterday and it was amazing. My body naturally did what he recommended but he explained it so well. Great video mate!

  • @luca_the_linguist
    @luca_the_linguist 5 років тому +6

    Thank you for introducing new people to our beautiful sport! I’ve been skiing since i was very young and i enjoy every second on the mountain!
    To anyone watching this, i hope that you will enjoy your time as well! At first skiing may be hard but you can and will learn!

  • @hughjaynis8655
    @hughjaynis8655 3 роки тому +46

    Im 12 years old (11 at the time) and learned to ski red slopes in 2 days while it was my first time! This really helps out my tip is to start with plowing on easy slopes and Then try to bring the skis together like he Said in Every turn and then try to go faster. I even had a knee injury at this time so it was hard to get up if I fell but just keep practicing and you will get it! Sorry if my English isn’t that good I’m European so English is not my native language.

    • @Konnor325
      @Konnor325 Рік тому +1

      It’s alright you nailed the English

    • @DewTime
      @DewTime Рік тому

      I won’t take your advice. It’ll lead to a knee injury

    • @discountbalaclava7962
      @discountbalaclava7962 Рік тому +1

      @@DewTime He's giving legitimate advice. Start slowly and gradually bring your skis closer together. It'll take time and instruction, but if you do it smartly you can avoid all injury.

  • @markdezuba
    @markdezuba 3 роки тому +1

    Great advise on rising before you engage your parallel turn.

  • @brooksohana0890
    @brooksohana0890 Рік тому +1

    Going to ski tomorrow and I am so excited! Thanks a ton friend!

  • @floofypico4008
    @floofypico4008 5 років тому +4

    I'm going skiing for the first time in my life this coming weekend, I'm excited but nervous! ^.^"

  • @dragonickit1325
    @dragonickit1325 2 роки тому +4

    I am going skiing for the first time ever today and watched this for a bit of advice, thank you for the tips and I'll be sure to keep them all in mind as I ski today! ^_^

    • @aydin3103
      @aydin3103 2 роки тому

      How was it? I might be going soon and I’m terrified!

    • @dragonickit1325
      @dragonickit1325 2 роки тому

      @@aydin3103 It was incredible! My Scoutmaster tought us the basic then just said, "Alright, you know the basics, go have fun!" We skied for almost 9 hours and at the bery end, I was able to concure a Black Diamondpath without falling at all! And an added bonus of it being cold out is that wearing more than one layer cushions you from the ground meaning it doesn't hurt to fall all the time. For me getting up was the most difficult part of skiing and despite my over 50 crashes to practice it, I still did not have the muscle to get back up(I ended up just uncklipping my skis then reataching them when I was up again)

    • @aydin3103
      @aydin3103 2 роки тому +1

      @@dragonickit1325 I don’t have much experience with anything like skiing, I’m from hot California so not much for me to do here haha! So I don’t think I’ll be doing and black diamonds but I hope it goes as well for me, I tend to be very nervous! Any tips?!

    • @dragonickit1325
      @dragonickit1325 2 роки тому

      @@aydin3103 Honestly, my best tip is to have fun! When you crash, think about what happened and try to do it differently the next time

  • @vdcr2090
    @vdcr2090 3 роки тому

    I'm going skiing for the very first time next weekend and I'm super stressed but very excited as well! this video will definitely help be when the day comes! thank you!

  • @sam_im_trash8853
    @sam_im_trash8853 5 років тому

    Going skiing for the first time (apart from my 3y.o. self) next weekend & this video helped thank you! ❤

  • @magnusfrederiksen2965
    @magnusfrederiksen2965 6 років тому +326

    Its so painfull to watch When u want to go ski, and live in a flat country

  • @tktktk47
    @tktktk47 4 роки тому +3

    I went for the first time today It’s pretty easy to pick up on if you have ice hockey experience

  • @mataskart9894
    @mataskart9894 5 років тому +1

    I went skiing for the first time in my life yesterday and we got a dope instructor, he thought how to fall properly(sit down on your skis and slowly lay down) how to stand up, whitch was simmilar to what you showed but without the sticks, you had to sit on you skiis first and then use your knees and boots to stand up whitch required 0 effort, then he thought how to snow plow and once I got it down, we had learned everything in 1 hour, over the next 2 hours I fell only 1 time because I was heading into the ski lift whitch was on the same level and didn't know how to turn at that point. Later I learned it and it was the most fun I've had in my life even tried doing some jumps and fancier turns whitch nearly got me hitting the ground but survived :) all around good experiences for skiing.

  • @Jabaltaya
    @Jabaltaya 2 роки тому

    I've been inline skating for a few months and was looking for a few hints, tips, tricks to get me going! Solid video, very inlightning👍💯

  • @StayTiny03
    @StayTiny03 3 роки тому +3

    I’m going skiing for the first time tomorrow and this vid helps a lot so thank you

    • @StayTiny03
      @StayTiny03 3 роки тому +3

      Update: I feel a few times but then got the hang of it and skied all day long. Can’t wait to go again the few next weeks

    • @StayTiny03
      @StayTiny03 3 роки тому

      Another update: I learned a lot of “techniques” and am now skiing on ski slopes with higher difficulty. The feeling is amazing

  • @myflo2002
    @myflo2002 6 років тому +78

    about the the how to take your ski off.... always use your ski poles... your ski base will be happier.

    • @aksel534
      @aksel534 5 років тому

      eric dumoulin it doesent really matter if you just ski for fun. It is pretty easy to fix

    • @bakerhalt
      @bakerhalt 5 років тому

      i don't use ski poles anymore since i got sick of breaking them every year, i do the Cross format to take of the skies still works fine but just takes some time, good tip!

    • @bakerhalt
      @bakerhalt 5 років тому +1

      @@aksel534 i'm sorry i don't understand the comment, what did you mean by that?

    • @ChiefBeef80085
      @ChiefBeef80085 5 років тому +5

      @@bakerhalt Ski racer here! When skiing for a race, you typically have wax on the bottoms of skis to make them faster. If you use your poll you won't rub the wax off or hurt the bottoms.
      When skiing for fun, it's ok to step on the back of the binding with your bottoms because you don't really need to care about speed.

    • @msyt232
      @msyt232 5 років тому

      You risk tearing the bottom of the ski pants if you don’t use the poles.

  • @chriskors5664
    @chriskors5664 3 роки тому

    Love this! Ive been skiing since i was 2 and kinda cool seeing someone «learn» me this again after beeing thought by my dad 10 years ago

  • @younglee6281
    @younglee6281 3 роки тому

    This is GREAT demo for the first time skiers. I took my son, Benjamin, to ski yesterday and basically this what I told him from the beginning to end.
    I just forwarded this to him for review.
    Thank you the video.

  • @ayxshatxhir5935
    @ayxshatxhir5935 6 років тому +6

    Omg this helped sooo much thnx a lot!! I’m going skiing on Friday with my friends and bf I hope ion embarrass myself and that’ll be my very first time skiing ⛷

  • @Larsyboy1997
    @Larsyboy1997 6 років тому +3

    I watched this video one week before I went on wintersport for the first time and it took me literally less than 5 minutes to learn how to ski. Thanks to you I could go to the red and black slope right away!

  • @AlyssaBotelho
    @AlyssaBotelho Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video! And a big shoutout to your cameraman for the great, fluid camerawork

  • @archietaylor8536
    @archietaylor8536 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve not been skiing before and I’m going to Switzerland with my school and this has really helped thank you 👍⛷

  • @EjEmSi
    @EjEmSi 4 роки тому +6

    From a standpoint of a ski coach I have to say that was a pretty okay demonstration with a few exceptions.
    For example it's really easy to figure out turns on carving skis because they will practically do all the work for you. It's all about the way you transfer your weight from ski to ski. You don't have to do anything with the skis manually because once you transfer your body weight from ski to ski, they'll do that for you automatically. From then it's really easy.
    One more thing I noticed - your body weight is not just going from one ski to the other in the turns but also you are pushing on the front of your ski boots, on your shins essentially. That's also gonna make the movement easier and give you more stability in the turns. Same thing applies when doing the snow plough.
    To put that into perspective, when you are squatting, your knees should be in line with your toes and you just push your butt down and your back is straight,. You don't do that on the skis, you have to push your shins forward so your body will go lower and no straight back and pushed out butt. It's almost like an opposite movement to squats.