I am a 78year old who has skied for about 70 of those but I have always had mogul phobia. I’ve had lots of lessons and watched lots of videos. Today I had success in gnarly ugly moguls doing just one at turn at a time. Thank you so much!!
Yes! I was taught to “attack” mogul field and it messed me up for decades. It’s only when I saw advice to start slow and controlled I could actually improve.
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.
What a fantastic video. For years ive been explaining to people that to ski moguls (and ski better in general) you must Exagerate the extension and retraction but I love your starting point of being fully compact and then extending down the hill as you move off, one turn at a time....Genius!
Tom you know that to ski especially moguls you have to have strong legs and be flexiable. Exercise is the key, then tips and practice. I'm 75 and I have to do squats and leg lifts to be strong and in control for any skiing. Thanks for the great video's a big fan from the beginning.
I had fun skiing bumps for the first time in my life this last week! I'm 43, always been in good shape, been an aggressive all mountain skier for 30 years, and you just unlocked a whole new part of the mountain for me. So fun! A bit advanced for my daughter but the basic starter drill and the concept of reversing your leg bend from a carve turn helped her already. Thank you!!
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!!
This video has had the biggest impact on my mogul skiing - I've improved so much just in a little while thanks to the way I've become more mobile. Thanks!
The video missed to mention the pole plant , added the pole plant , took these tips out to the slopes this week, it really helped! Felt more stable and in-control. Thank you!
I am also a retired ski instructor. Liked the video. When I took a moguls ski class they started us in perfecting our short radius Straight down the fall line on groomed runs . I had the good fortune to learn at Windham ski area NY where they had a mogul making machine which made small bumps on one side I f the run with critter side of the run smooth. They also spaced them perfectly apart to make it easy fir beginners. I think Okemo did that too. Years ago Solitude Utah used to do acrun with moguls on oly one side of the run. M as he's it easy to go in and out if the moguls. You must control your speed learning how to do dpshort radius turns Straight down the fall line in a narrow corridor and finishing your turns really helps to learn to ski moguls. P. s I skied with Deb Armsrong at National Academy one year long ago, great teacher.
Theeee best video u have ever seen! I HATE moguls … just have never been able to be taught! This makes so much sense! I do exactly the opposite (as demonstrated lol)… so so so good!
I took this advice out to the slope this weekend. It definitely helped. And you're right, you're never as low as you think you are. My thighs were screaming though!
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
I’ve watched a ton on mogul videos, and this was probably the best. Two simple points, and both super helpful. Make sure you’re really low and gradually flex. I always flexed really quickly. Never thought of slowing down.
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.
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. 😂
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.
You can really on Tom, to teach you the right method; thanks Tom. Down before the turn, up during the turn, I think you explained to my daughter.. Australian accents are so cute!
I have found that with skis that are so easy to carve turns, it is important to learn how to have a loose ski at the right time to control speed. When conditions are right I like to initiate the turn not at the apex of the mogul but instead hook a sharp (carved) turn into the side face of the mogul. This helps to control your speed. Additionally it give you a couple options...continue down your line (as in the video) or use that mogul as a jump to clear the trough, (landing on the backside of the mogul to the side) and continue on down the fall line. It adds creativity and the airtime gives you a brief moment to "rest" or time to regain your concentration if needed.
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
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!
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.
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.
Yeah the extension early is my biggest issue for sure. You'll notice when you do that, you are no longer carving and are just gaining speed making you completely unprepared for the next mogul. The added speed forces me to lean back which of course is breaking rule number 1.
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.
Great video I just tried the super slow mogul skiing today. However, since my ski tips are so uphill at the end of the extension I have trouble initiate the next turn easily… these are also big moguls… any tips?
You two are terrific skiers and can do all of this stuff on any type of skis. What I notice is that Demelza is using a much wider and more flexible ski for the demonstration of the drills. I'd like to see and hear you speak to this please. Thanks, love your vids and the clear and thorough explanations you give.
She’s just on a wider ski that day because it was really really soft slushy snow. We choose skis depending on snow conditions. Nothing changes though. Same movements.
Great video, lots to pickup here. The one thing I would say though is that this is very forgiving, soft snow terrain…. Icy east coast moguls would complicate things a bit more!
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” 😊
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
@@Bigpictureskiing Softer boots definitely helps for moguls. Forward leaning boots does not make much of a difference. Some mogul competitors ski with no forward lean in the boots as it makes the jumping easier.
@@qwertyfrozenyeah I can see how having a softer boot allows the ankle flexion to happen but then a less forward leaned boot allows more pop for jumping. I’ve softens my race boots in the fore and aft plane but like how they still feel very supportive for carving on firm snow. If you specialize in a type of skiing easy to choose equipment just for that purpose. Harder to find the right balance when you want to ski all types haha
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.
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!
What length are your poles relative to your height. I am 6’0” inches tall and I use 50 “ poles which means that my forearms are parallel to the horizon when I put the tips to the snow and stand erect. When I see you I think I need much shorter poles….much shorter.
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.
I'm 65 with lower back issues. I'm an ok mogul skier but I'm always eager to impove. The way crouch when doing your ultra slow skiing makes me cringe just thinking how hard that will be on my lower back.
Partly Demelza’s body dimensions. So interesting Demelza is a little shorter in height than me but her legs are longer than mine!! So longer tibia and femur with a shorter upper body means she has to bend a little differently to stay centred. However we are doing some work on this PLUS making some ski boot adjustments to give her more forward lean so she can reduce the need to bend som much at the hips to stay centred. Good pickup and good to bring this up as the long legged people out there need to know about this and possibly look at their ski boot setup to help them move more efficiently.
this is pretty good, but most moguls on western US resorts (not planned runs) aren't those mashed potato snow on tiny bumps on a shallow slope you are skiing here. They are ice covered 1m peaks with less spacing between and on a much steeper piste. Just saying, maybe you should try showing that technique on more realistic moguls.
You're absolutely right. His stuff is mostly for level 2 and level 3 psia or equivalent instructors. If you attend one of his camps he talks about what level fitness he expects from attendees.
Please, as instructor, set a better example and wear a helmet. It's that one rock you didn't see and the split second you often can't take back. Have fun, stay healthy.
I didn't get anything from this video except staying low. Nothing about the lines to go - go on top of the bumps or around, nothing about how to use poles. Just not a good video for me...
One of the best videos on proper mogul technique I've seen. Excellent!
Wow, thanks!
Stoked you like it!!
I am a 78year old who has skied for about 70 of those but I have always had mogul phobia. I’ve had lots of lessons and watched lots of videos. Today I had success in gnarly ugly moguls doing just one at turn at a time. Thank you so much!!
That’s fantastic! I bet it felt great.
This makes me obscenely happy 😃!!
Wow
Brilliant
Yes! I was taught to “attack” mogul field and it messed me up for decades. It’s only when I saw advice to start slow and controlled I could actually improve.
This is one of the best ski instruction videos I have seen. Where can I go to get lessons from Demelza?
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.
What a fantastic video. For years ive been explaining to people that to ski moguls (and ski better in general) you must Exagerate the extension and retraction but I love your starting point of being fully compact and then extending down the hill as you move off, one turn at a time....Genius!
Tom you know that to ski especially moguls you have to have strong legs and be flexiable. Exercise is the key, then tips and practice. I'm 75 and I have to do squats and leg lifts to be strong and in control for any skiing. Thanks for the great video's a big fan from the beginning.
This is no doubt the best mogul instruction I've ever seen. Excited to try it and teach it to my daughter next week!
I had fun skiing bumps for the first time in my life this last week! I'm 43, always been in good shape, been an aggressive all mountain skier for 30 years, and you just unlocked a whole new part of the mountain for me. So fun!
A bit advanced for my daughter but the basic starter drill and the concept of reversing your leg bend from a carve turn helped her already. Thank 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.
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!!
This video has had the biggest impact on my mogul skiing - I've improved so much just in a little while thanks to the way I've become more mobile. Thanks!
The video missed to mention the pole plant , added the pole plant , took these tips out to the slopes this week, it really helped! Felt more stable and in-control. Thank you!
Best explanation I've ever seen. Awesome!
I am also a retired ski instructor. Liked the video. When I took a moguls ski class they started us in perfecting our short radius Straight down the fall line on groomed runs . I had the good fortune to learn at Windham ski area NY where they had a mogul making machine which made small bumps on one side I f the run with critter side of the run smooth. They also spaced them perfectly apart to make it easy fir beginners. I think Okemo did that too. Years ago Solitude Utah used to do acrun with moguls on oly one side of the run. M as he's it easy to go in and out if the moguls. You must control your speed learning how to do dpshort radius turns Straight down the fall line in a narrow corridor and finishing your turns really helps to learn to ski moguls. P. s I skied with Deb Armsrong at National Academy one year long ago, great teacher.
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.
Great video. Tackles the typical mogul skiing challenges and gives super useful tips for effective drills. Thanks a lot.
This video demonstration is really excellent, clear, well guided, thanks!
Theeee best video u have ever seen! I HATE moguls … just have never been able to be taught! This makes so much sense! I do exactly the opposite (as demonstrated lol)… so so so good!
I took this advice out to the slope this weekend. It definitely helped. And you're right, you're never as low as you think you are. My thighs were screaming though!
Glad to hear you had some success! That's what the ski fitness is all about.
Wow, this girl is a really good teacher! nice going Demelza Clay, awesome instruction for us !!!
Stoked you got something out of it!!
Appreciate your tips in skiing slowly there. I got it and will try when skiing next week many thanks
I agree, best mogul instructions I've seen. I call it micro instruction. The only kind of instruction that works!!
Excited to try this out in 2 weeks! 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
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.
Thank you, thank you! I intuitively knew this was right, yet had never heard anyone fully explain.
I’ve watched a ton on mogul videos, and this was probably the best. Two simple points, and both super helpful. Make sure you’re really low and gradually flex. I always flexed really quickly. Never thought of slowing down.
Awesome, thank you!
@ I should have said gradually extend, but you probably got that. Love your content. My instructor went to a clinic of yours in Australia.
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.
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. 😂
Exceptional instruction. Thank you.
Best explanation ever 👍
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.
Now that is a good video, thank you very much.
this is excellent. have watched many many of these and this is exceptional
So original…. Would certainly try ❤❤❤
This is the best guide on skiing moguls I’ve seen!🙌 Your tips are spot-on. Thanks for sharing valuable content! 🙂
Cheers
@@Bigpictureskiing I'm always excited to see what you’ll create next! Keep up the good contents! 🙌
Very good instructions for the bumps!
This is great. Always have trouble with moguls. Will definitely try this technique on my next ski trips.
I've taken lots of mogul lessons but NEVER saw the super slow skiing one. I'll try that very soon!
Great presentation (and skiing) Demelza. See you on the mountain!
You can really on Tom, to teach you the right method; thanks Tom. Down before the turn, up during the turn, I think you explained to my daughter..
Australian accents are so cute!
I have found that with skis that are so easy to carve turns, it is important to learn how to have a loose ski at the right time to control speed. When conditions are right I like to initiate the turn not at the apex of the mogul but instead hook a sharp (carved) turn into the side face of the mogul. This helps to control your speed. Additionally it give you a couple options...continue down your line (as in the video) or use that mogul as a jump to clear the trough, (landing on the backside of the mogul to the side) and continue on down the fall line. It adds creativity and the airtime gives you a brief moment to "rest" or time to regain your concentration if needed.
exelent, brillant video... technique for skiing on slopes on sunday evening in Poland :)
Glad you liked it!
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
Very simple and useful drill. Thanks!
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!
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.
Very useful! Thank you!
Great lesson thanks
Guys, thank you so much for the video! The best tips!
Our pleasure!
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.
pole plant and uphill ski transition and retraction are essential to continuos fall line bump skiing
Great video guys.
Thanks so much!
Amazing video!
Thanks!
Great advice
Where is the "Highline Video" referred to at the end of the episode?
Great video
Thanks!
Bravo Demelza!! I can't believe your vid showed up on my feed. Wow, You are awesome! Much love!!!
Yeah the extension early is my biggest issue for sure. You'll notice when you do that, you are no longer carving and are just gaining speed making you completely unprepared for the next mogul. The added speed forces me to lean back which of course is breaking rule number 1.
when extending, what is the weight distribution between the inside and outside ski?
Do you plan to ski in Quebec this winter ?
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.
Great video I just tried the super slow mogul skiing today. However, since my ski tips are so uphill at the end of the extension I have trouble initiate the next turn easily… these are also big moguls… any tips?
You two are terrific skiers and can do all of this stuff on any type of skis. What I notice is that Demelza is using a much wider and more flexible ski for the demonstration of the drills. I'd like to see and hear you speak to this please. Thanks, love your vids and the clear and thorough explanations you give.
She’s just on a wider ski that day because it was really really soft slushy snow. We choose skis depending on snow conditions. Nothing changes though. Same movements.
Great video, lots to pickup here. The one thing I would say though is that this is very forgiving, soft snow terrain…. Icy east coast moguls would complicate things a bit more!
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” 😊
How do you go from slow mogul skiing to zipper line? That is where it breaks down for me
good video, Where is the ski area?
Silverstar canada
ok sure but what about the rock that was hidden under the only patch of powder? How do i traverse this without completely messing up my skis
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
@@Bigpictureskiing Softer boots definitely helps for moguls. Forward leaning boots does not make much of a difference. Some mogul competitors ski with no forward lean in the boots as it makes the jumping easier.
@@qwertyfrozenyeah I can see how having a softer boot allows the ankle flexion to happen but then a less forward leaned boot allows more pop for jumping.
I’ve softens my race boots in the fore and aft plane but like how they still feel very supportive for carving on firm snow.
If you specialize in a type of skiing easy to choose equipment just for that purpose. Harder to find the right balance when you want to ski all types haha
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!
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!
i didnt see any referance to this in your vidio
To get your center of mass over your boots, COM is waist - up
How come this video is not on BPS yet 😅?
It’s been added 🤗
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
What length are your poles relative to your height. I am 6’0” inches tall and I use 50 “ poles which means that my forearms are parallel to the horizon when I put the tips to the snow and stand erect.
When I see you I think I need much shorter poles….much shorter.
Correct. Shorter poles are a huge game changer
Silver Star!
The one and only!
it is easy it is easy😄😄😄
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.💯😎🎥
Yes they are more drawn out than a typical skiers line in the moguls. Fat skis tend to make this sort of line too
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
Also don’t forget to wear a helmet. You want to save and protect the most important organ in your body…
I'm 65 with lower back issues. I'm an ok mogul skier but I'm always eager to impove. The way crouch when doing your ultra slow skiing makes me cringe just thinking how hard that will be on my lower back.
Look up Jefferson curls man. It will help your lower back just takes time....
@@MacLindsayJr Thanks, I'll check it out and confirm with my PT.
Why does your back bend so much at the waist when you ride the bumps?
Partly Demelza’s body dimensions. So interesting Demelza is a little shorter in height than me but her legs are longer than mine!! So longer tibia and femur with a shorter upper body means she has to bend a little differently to stay centred. However we are doing some work on this PLUS making some ski boot adjustments to give her more forward lean so she can reduce the need to bend som much at the hips to stay centred. Good pickup and good to bring this up as the long legged people out there need to know about this and possibly look at their ski boot setup to help them move more efficiently.
this is pretty good, but most moguls on western US resorts (not planned runs) aren't those mashed potato snow on tiny bumps on a shallow slope you are skiing here. They are ice covered 1m peaks with less spacing between and on a much steeper piste. Just saying, maybe you should try showing that technique on more realistic moguls.
In ski, theres a lot about vertical movement.
If your quads aint burning, you aint trying 😂
Привет всем кто ездит на огонёк ;)
really great tips but I noticed Demelza is not wearing a helmet for most of this exercise!?!?
90% of the casual skiers are not going to be fit enough to do this. 😅
90% of casual skiers should stay in the lodge:)
I had the same thought.
And to stay balanced (no pun intended), what part of this do you think 90% of casual skiers CAN do? 😃
By 90% of casual skiers, I meant my wife. 😁
Imagine I make her do the progression, she'll be done for the day after 20 minutes.
You're absolutely right. His stuff is mostly for level 2 and level 3 psia or equivalent instructors. If you attend one of his camps he talks about what level fitness he expects from attendees.
Nice D
I love that she’s not wearing a helmet. I ski with a helmet but it’s a personal choice, and the helmet policing has gone too far.
Please, as instructor, set a better example and wear a helmet. It's that one rock you didn't see and the split second you often can't take back. Have fun, stay healthy.
No helmet
Be a role model and wear a helmet!
I didn't get anything from this video except staying low. Nothing about the lines to go - go on top of the bumps or around, nothing about how to use poles. Just not a good video for me...
this is not a good approach to fall line bump skiing
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Who the heck wants to do DRILLS?! This is why I snowboard.
No helmet. That's just stupid