So well done! Getting lower is the number 1 cue that instantly transformed my off piste skiing. No other tip has ever provided a more immediate impact.
Great video! love love love the slow mo, which is so helpful for me to see to understand. I have skied my whole life, and now at 68 I am looking to improve, to make skiing easier, therefore less tiring. I am fairly fit for my age, but it's not like being 20,30,40,or 50!!
Something that becomes very evident when watching you perform these skills is your chest is always pointed down the hill…love the video…bravo from Banff!
Fantastic video in all aspects. You 2 are a dream team! Only now I realise I was stretching my legs way too fast. Demelza, apart from the fact that you move with the grace of a doe running through the forest, your explanation is crystal clear. Thumbs up
Such a wonderful video Thanks for all the tips and drills. Your skiing in bumps is simply amazing! So graceful and elegant and you both make it look so easy.
Well done, the visual and oral descriptions are clear and concise. I have one comment - with most all skiers there is tendency at the finish of the turn to square up the upper body with the lower body and the skis, which represents a common flaw in their overall skiing. I encourage the use of "blocking pole plant" at the finish of the turn to assist with the reset and creating a slight counter between the upper and lower body. The release of the torque created by the counter greatly assists with the next turn initiation. Extremely useful in moguls. It was easy to see in the demos. Spending a few minutes addressing what should occur at the end of the turn in addition to the flexed stance at the start, would make this video more complete. Just my .02
You know one thing I’ve learnt making videos for a while now, is to not add everything in. Like a good lesson in real life. Work in one or two things. Later on add new stuff
@@Bigpictureskiing I agree 100% with this. Overload fixes very little if anything. I would like to just clarify my input. My students, when performing the flexed pivot slip on flat terrain were unable to get the skis across the fall line enough tp stop. Their momentum would keep them moving forward and down the hill. The pole plant and subsequent counter was instrumental in them learning how to finish a turn for speed control instead of pushing the skis sideways to slow down. This made the mogul performance much better. Adding one thing can make a big difference. BTW, I am a huge fan and enjoy all your content.
Thanks Demelza and Tom, I’ll be focusing on this early next year. I don’t do well through moguls and this might help. I spend a lot of time thinking about extension and contraction but maybe you are correct about my limited range.
Awesome content! Thank you! I was lucky to practice this in person with Demelza last winter and now, besides moguls, employ retraction-extension in a few situations where I can't make a rounded enough turn in steep terrain, such as straightlining a short chute or entering a bowl/chute from a cornice. Also useful when starting downhill in sticky cheesecake or chopped snow as rotation during retraction-extension is done with good pressure on the skis. Now I need to repeat this drill at the start of the new season as my neurons lost some muscular memory during the summer. Edit: I highly recommend in person camps with Tom and Demelza.
Thanks for joining the UA-cam conversation Eugene. Was great to have you on the camp last winter. I’m pleased to hear this has prompted you to re visit these exercises. Cheers Tom
Way to go Tom and Demelza and thanks for another good how-to.... I am old and stiff and will endeavour to persevere. ps: In exchange for this effusive compliment... How about a discussion of Deflectioni into Inclinatzioni. Pressure control and Whoopsie-Zippiness and that float between turns in 17-19meter Arcs.
Nothing more rewarding than when clients come back the next day and say "Can we ski more moguls that was fun!" After teaching pivot slips, spending 2 minute on garlands can often come in handy.
I see mogul skiing as turning on the steep backside of the mogul. By not waiting for the top of the next mogul you avoid any extension issues. I also ski the flattest of the trail. I take several turns on long bumps. I’m just saying by developing turns on the backside I can control the speed, avoid the deep bottoms, transition faster between turns, and look smoother. I’m not advocating a competitive technique. I’m advocating a smoother more efficient turn on the steepest parts of the slope with fewer rocks, softer snow, smoother transitions. Just stop waiting for your turn and start working your way up the back of the mogul. Soon you’ll see. Keep your balance forward belly straight downhill and turn with your knees controlling your ski tips. Ski full turns and use check turns to allow for tempo changes in the mogul field. I’m old and still enjoy moguls by limiting the amount of impact moguls can have. I still receive compliments on my skiing. I’m just cheating the wavelength. 😂
Great Video, I am 67 and only ski 1 -2 weeks pre year due to my location. I try to do moguls but struggle linking them. Here is a basic, novice question because I have see video's of multiple methods. Is the goal to ski completely around the mogul or use the upslope (top) mogul to slow you down? I imagine as you get better, you do both?
You ultimately want to learn to do both. But try going up them more for now. More challenging with balance but helps control your speed more than going in between them
@@Bigpictureskiing Thanks, the smaller mogul runs should definitely allow me and my knees to improve with your technique. Its the double black 3' runs that take me a looong time to manuver.
Awesome!!!! This will really help my son and I when we head out west as we always try to get the most out of our one week of skiing@ 52 & 16yrs of age! Quick question when you talk about carving, have you ever done a side by side comparison breakdown how using a 95mm, 105mm or 115m can affect the learning curve on proper form when trying to carve?
I haven’t but all I can tell you is if you want to get better at carving don’t do it in any of those widths. Get a 70-80mm underfoot ski built for mostly carving. Then once you learn to do so you’ll enjoy carving on other skis but realize they just never carve as well as a “carving ski” 😊
Love the videos and always very helpful. I live on east coast in US and an intermediate skier at best. My friend moved to Denver and I’ll be visiting him a few times a year. I’m a guy, 5’ 10” and 215 pounds. I recently bought a pair of Atomic Blend 100’s with 180 length and had them shipped to his house. I’m starting to wonder if the 180’s are too much ski for me. I really want to progress every visit to him and work on my carving skills, etc. People say the wide skis aren’t good and put a limit on a learning curve. What are your thoughts on all this? Any feedback is appreciated. I’ll be keeping the skis at his place permanently. Thank you.
Lots of people will disagree but 100 wide is for powder. Period. Most people see snow that requires this width infrequently. Narrower skis make piste skiing easier and more enjoyable.
@@darrensmith9143Thanks for the quick reply. What would be your recommendation? I need to have the mindset that it won’t be a pow day when I head out there. If I get lucky, then great.
@@leer.watson4673 Deb Armstrong (a former Olympian and current instructor) has an excellent video on her UA-cam channel about ski width and the ubiquity of wide skis. Shouldn't be hard to find.
That length sounds fine but I’d recommend more around the 80 under foot mark. Demelza is in a 96 underfoot here but is was very very warm spring snow where you could punch through in some spots. Most of the season Demelza and I ski 66-76 underfoot skis
What he said ☝🏽 That day on SilverStar mountain we had an abnormal heat wave at +16 Celsius … hence the wide ski. Made it extremely fun soft moguls though!
Great video, but there's one thing I wasn't too clear on. Should the upper body be tipped forward slightly when retracting or should it be more vertical? It appears that expert bump skiers tend to keep a straight back to allow more range of motion when flexing.
More vertical for sure as you get better. It’s something I’ve personally been working on as well. One thing in a proper mogul equipment setup. Ie more forward leaning boots, slightly softer flex perhaps too, and mogul specific skis is these elements make it easier and more natural to absorb without hinging far forward. For most recreational skiers , starting where Demelza starts is great and easier to achieve control. This winter we are both working on keeping the torso from moving and making as much of the flexing come from the LEGS RISING UP, not the body coming down. Hope that helps answer your question
Very valuable advice on how to flex joints and have chest and face over knees and knees over toes. Easier for me to learn watching women. Tom's center of mass is very different from mine.
Have you ever noticed a difference between ski moguls and snowboarder moguls . I struggle more with moguls that snowboarders have been on. Seems like they’re more longer and drawn out harder to get a rhythm.💯😎🎥
8:28 I am impressed, there is nobody in the rope, it´s a desert and it´s empty. May I ask where is this ? mmmh, any USA ski resort ? I´ve always skied in Europe and everything is always so overcrowded. If you take a legal rope instead of hors-piste in Europe, you are dead, cuz it´s the Highway.
One of the best videos on proper mogul technique I've seen. Excellent!
Wow, thanks!
Stoked you like it!!
So well done! Getting lower is the number 1 cue that instantly transformed my off piste skiing. No other tip has ever provided a more immediate impact.
Great video! love love love the slow mo, which is so helpful for me to see to understand.
I have skied my whole life, and now at 68 I am looking to improve, to make skiing easier, therefore less tiring. I am fairly fit for my age, but it's not like being 20,30,40,or 50!!
Great video. Tackles the typical mogul skiing challenges and gives super useful tips for effective drills. Thanks a lot.
Something that becomes very evident when watching you perform these skills is your chest is always pointed down the hill…love the video…bravo from Banff!
I agree, best mogul instructions I've seen. I call it micro instruction. The only kind of instruction that works!!
This video demonstration is really excellent, clear, well guided, thanks!
Fantastic video in all aspects. You 2 are a dream team! Only now I realise I was stretching my legs way too fast. Demelza, apart from the fact that you move with the grace of a doe running through the forest, your explanation is crystal clear. Thumbs up
Thanks
Best advice on learning moguls I have seen! Will try this on coming season, thanks!!🙏
That’s awesome to hear, good luck 🍀
You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes for you.
FUN !! thanks...going to take it to the hill today . 50th year on snow and still loving learning at my favorite thing in life to do.
Such a wonderful video Thanks for all the tips and drills. Your skiing in bumps is simply amazing! So graceful and elegant and you both make it look so easy.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
Glad you liked it, thanks for the lovely feedback.
Best explanation I've ever seen. Awesome!
This is a variation of the pump track drill you posted last season. Completely contrary and counterintuitive to my previous bump skiing. Bam it works.
Well done, the visual and oral descriptions are clear and concise. I have one comment - with most all skiers there is tendency at the finish of the turn to square up the upper body with the lower body and the skis, which represents a common flaw in their overall skiing. I encourage the use of "blocking pole plant" at the finish of the turn to assist with the reset and creating a slight counter between the upper and lower body. The release of the torque created by the counter greatly assists with the next turn initiation. Extremely useful in moguls. It was easy to see in the demos. Spending a few minutes addressing what should occur at the end of the turn in addition to the flexed stance at the start, would make this video more complete. Just my .02
You know one thing I’ve learnt making videos for a while now, is to not add everything in. Like a good lesson in real life. Work in one or two things. Later on add new stuff
@@Bigpictureskiing I agree 100% with this. Overload fixes very little if anything. I would like to just clarify my input. My students, when performing the flexed pivot slip on flat terrain were unable to get the skis across the fall line enough tp stop. Their momentum would keep them moving forward and down the hill. The pole plant and subsequent counter was instrumental in them learning how to finish a turn for speed control instead of pushing the skis sideways to slow down. This made the mogul performance much better. Adding one thing can make a big difference. BTW, I am a huge fan and enjoy all your content.
Thanks Demelza and Tom,
I’ll be focusing on this early next year. I don’t do well through moguls and this might help.
I spend a lot of time thinking about extension and contraction but maybe you are correct about my limited range.
So original…. Would certainly try ❤❤❤
this is excellent. have watched many many of these and this is exceptional
Appreciate your tips in skiing slowly there. I got it and will try when skiing next week many thanks
Very good instructions for the bumps!
This is great. Always have trouble with moguls. Will definitely try this technique on my next ski trips.
Very simple and useful drill. Thanks!
Awesome content! Thank you!
I was lucky to practice this in person with Demelza last winter and now, besides moguls, employ retraction-extension in a few situations where I can't make a rounded enough turn in steep terrain, such as straightlining a short chute or entering a bowl/chute from a cornice. Also useful when starting downhill in sticky cheesecake or chopped snow as rotation during retraction-extension is done with good pressure on the skis.
Now I need to repeat this drill at the start of the new season as my neurons lost some muscular memory during the summer.
Edit: I highly recommend in person camps with Tom and Demelza.
Thanks for joining the UA-cam conversation Eugene. Was great to have you on the camp last winter. I’m pleased to hear this has prompted you to re visit these exercises. Cheers Tom
exelent, brillant video... technique for skiing on slopes on sunday evening in Poland :)
Glad you liked it!
Way to go Tom and Demelza and thanks for another good how-to.... I am old and stiff and will endeavour to persevere.
ps: In exchange for this effusive compliment... How about a discussion of Deflectioni into Inclinatzioni. Pressure control and Whoopsie-Zippiness and that float between turns in 17-19meter Arcs.
Guys, thank you so much for the video! The best tips!
Our pleasure!
Nothing more rewarding than when clients come back the next day and say "Can we ski more moguls that was fun!" After teaching pivot slips, spending 2 minute on garlands can often come in handy.
Great video guys.
Thanks so much!
Great advice
I see mogul skiing as turning on the steep backside of the mogul. By not waiting for the top of the next mogul you avoid any extension issues. I also ski the flattest of the trail. I take several turns on long bumps. I’m just saying by developing turns on the backside I can control the speed, avoid the deep bottoms, transition faster between turns, and look smoother. I’m not advocating a competitive technique. I’m advocating a smoother more efficient turn on the steepest parts of the slope with fewer rocks, softer snow, smoother transitions. Just stop waiting for your turn and start working your way up the back of the mogul. Soon you’ll see. Keep your balance forward belly straight downhill and turn with your knees controlling your ski tips. Ski full turns and use check turns to allow for tempo changes in the mogul field. I’m old and still enjoy moguls by limiting the amount of impact moguls can have. I still receive compliments on my skiing. I’m just cheating the wavelength. 😂
Great Video, I am 67 and only ski 1 -2 weeks pre year due to my location. I try to do moguls but struggle linking them. Here is a basic, novice question because I have see video's of multiple methods. Is the goal to ski completely around the mogul or use the upslope (top) mogul to slow you down? I imagine as you get better, you do both?
You ultimately want to learn to do both. But try going up them more for now. More challenging with balance but helps control your speed more than going in between them
@@Bigpictureskiing Thanks, the smaller mogul runs should definitely allow me and my knees to improve with your technique. Its the double black 3' runs that take me a looong time to manuver.
Awesome!!!!
This will really help my son and I when we head out west as we always try to get the most out of our one week of skiing@ 52 & 16yrs of age!
Quick question when you talk about carving, have you ever done a side by side comparison breakdown how using a 95mm, 105mm or 115m can affect the learning curve on proper form when trying to carve?
I haven’t but all I can tell you is if you want to get better at carving don’t do it in any of those widths. Get a 70-80mm underfoot ski built for mostly carving. Then once you learn to do so you’ll enjoy carving on other skis but realize they just never carve as well as a “carving ski” 😊
Love the videos and always very helpful. I live on east coast in US and an intermediate skier at best. My friend moved to Denver and I’ll be visiting him a few times a year. I’m a guy, 5’ 10” and 215 pounds. I recently bought a pair of Atomic Blend 100’s with 180 length and had them shipped to his house. I’m starting to wonder if the 180’s are too much ski for me. I really want to progress every visit to him and work on my carving skills, etc. People say the wide skis aren’t good and put a limit on a learning curve. What are your thoughts on all this? Any feedback is appreciated. I’ll be keeping the skis at his place permanently. Thank you.
Lots of people will disagree but 100 wide is for powder. Period. Most people see snow that requires this width infrequently. Narrower skis make piste skiing easier and more enjoyable.
@@darrensmith9143Thanks for the quick reply. What would be your recommendation? I need to have the mindset that it won’t be a pow day when I head out there. If I get lucky, then great.
@@leer.watson4673 Deb Armstrong (a former Olympian and current instructor) has an excellent video on her UA-cam channel about ski width and the ubiquity of wide skis. Shouldn't be hard to find.
That length sounds fine but I’d recommend more around the 80 under foot mark. Demelza is in a 96 underfoot here but is was very very warm spring snow where you could punch through in some spots. Most of the season Demelza and I ski 66-76 underfoot skis
What he said ☝🏽
That day on SilverStar mountain we had an abnormal heat wave at +16 Celsius … hence the wide ski. Made it extremely fun soft moguls though!
Great video, but there's one thing I wasn't too clear on. Should the upper body be tipped forward slightly when retracting or should it be more vertical? It appears that expert bump skiers tend to keep a straight back to allow more range of motion when flexing.
More vertical for sure as you get better. It’s something I’ve personally been working on as well. One thing in a proper mogul equipment setup. Ie more forward leaning boots, slightly softer flex perhaps too, and mogul specific skis is these elements make it easier and more natural to absorb without hinging far forward.
For most recreational skiers , starting where Demelza starts is great and easier to achieve control.
This winter we are both working on keeping the torso from moving and making as much of the flexing come from the LEGS RISING UP, not the body coming down. Hope that helps answer your question
Very valuable advice on how to flex joints and have chest and face over knees and knees over toes. Easier for me to learn watching women. Tom's center of mass is very different from mine.
Great to hear!
good video, Where is the ski area?
Silverstar canada
How come this video is not on BPS yet 😅?
it is easy it is easy😄😄😄
Repeated flexion and extension is very tough for a lot of people that don't have a fitness level sufficient enough to achieve these skills.
Exactly. If you want to ski moguls well, good motivation to get your fitness level up.
And Lower the body that really great to handle the speed, I believe
Have you ever noticed a difference between ski moguls and snowboarder moguls . I struggle more with moguls that snowboarders have been on. Seems like they’re more longer and drawn out harder to get a rhythm.💯😎🎥
Silver Star!
The one and only!
8:28 I am impressed, there is nobody in the rope, it´s a desert and it´s empty. May I ask where is this ? mmmh, any USA ski resort ?
I´ve always skied in Europe and everything is always so overcrowded.
If you take a legal rope instead of hors-piste in Europe,
you are dead, cuz it´s the Highway.
It's the pole plant
90% of the casual skiers are not going to be fit enough to do this. 😅
90% of casual skiers should stay in the lodge:)
Nice D
really great tips but I noticed Demelza is not wearing a helmet for most of this exercise!?!?
Really Great!⛷