I went back and watched the 84 winter games to see Deb's run and the mic is picking up her kiuping around every gate and even taking a few gates with her on the way and the commentators goes, "Debbie is skiing super aggressively; she knows what got her here and is making the most out of every kick right on the edge of being out of control". That I think is what she is communicating here, get the skis out slightly past where you are comfortable and trust the technique and technology will bring them back.
All this just points out for me the value of working with a teacher who can communicate without judgement. You cannot see yourself. And even if you video yourself, you have your own personal bias that clouds your interpretation. There is always room for improvement within all of us. Just really appreciate how Scott conveyed what he thought he was doing, and how Deb was able to adjust his interpretation, and communicate a way for him to make his own adjustments. Really terrific.
Debbie is such a Hardcore and passionate skier, considering she has reached the pinnacle of Olympic champion I'm amazed how she still loves getting out there and helping skiers become more proficient and get the most out of their skiing.
My entire season of ski technique work summed up in one video. All those adjustments look easy, but they don't come right away and without the resistance of old habits) Scott learns phenomenally fast!
Thank’s for another great lesson - a lot for me to take away from this one (like all of your videos). Big kudos to Scott, who is already an excellent skier, for putting himself out there for critique.
I see too much break at the waist. More forward lean in his boots will put the body into a better position. All the joints work together, and everyone's anatomy is different. To stay centered on your skis, your ankle/boot forward lean angle and your waist angle are sort of inverse. If you have more forward lean in your tib-fix axis, you will have less waist break to stay centered. If you have too much waist break...try a bit more forward lean in the boot. This does not work for lower level skiers. A lower level skier will not have the feel to stay centered. They will not adjust. Scott is probably good enough that if you crank up his forward lean, he will reduce his waist break. Note that more boot forward lean is more physically demanding, so many people do not use it because it tires them out.
Skiing seems to be like an old Gary Larson cartoon from the 90s where the professor has a huge equation on the board and at the end the cartoon says something like ,"and that class is the how to interact with co-eds"
I only recently came across your channel Deb. I haven’t skied in 18 years and am looking forward to hitting the slopes again now that I am 65, retired, and can afford the time. Your videos have got me excited to get back out there doing something I loved to do earlier in life! The level of instruction as well as your knowledge sharing, mentoring, and passion for teaching is priceless!
as an instructor, your movement analysis at every shot of these two videos is invaluable ... it's exceedingly rare to witness someone as articulate and observant as yourself ( re: the physical and biomechanical demands of a ski turn ) work with someone who already skis at such a high level as scott. not a single psia event i've experienced has come close to wisdom gained in speaking to these topics. i'd greatly appreciate more of this, because you're picking up on small movements that are hard to separate out in real time. also cheers to scott, inspirational to see you let your skiing get broken down while you worked to reorganize your understanding ... i know it's sometimes hard for people to let go enough for real change to take root.
Wow, awesome videos! I just want to say thank you 🙏🙏🙏 Beginner, advanced, ambitious recreational, ski-instructor or racer - anyone will get benefits out of this. I am a Level 2-ski-instructor and most helpful for myself: the Videos with John Leffler, Wilson and Scott. The picture of pushing a car enables myself to get a new and sensational understanding, how far I have to push/pull back my new outside foot and which muscle have to work to move the hip forward. Another learning effect: how to drive the inside leg forward instead of overflexing my body in the hip (which is my „favorite“ mistake).
I discovered that movement in my skiing unexpectedly but not consistently. An examiner I was working with helped to define it over the next season, it became my way of skiing. Now more than ever, I feel like I am flowing down the hill and I am applying it to my tele skiing also.
Wow! What a huge difference from the first tuck video to the second! Huge! And as Deb said you can see Scott’s swagger building throughout. Nice job Scott 👍
A day with Deb would be the best day skiing ever. Best Instructor and amazing communicator and coach!!
Anyone else critique their own skiing in Deb's voice?
I went back and watched the 84 winter games to see Deb's run and the mic is picking up her kiuping around every gate and even taking a few gates with her on the way and the commentators goes, "Debbie is skiing super aggressively; she knows what got her here and is making the most out of every kick right on the edge of being out of control". That I think is what she is communicating here, get the skis out slightly past where you are comfortable and trust the technique and technology will bring them back.
All this just points out for me the value of working with a teacher who can communicate without judgement. You cannot see yourself. And even if you video yourself, you have your own personal bias that clouds your interpretation. There is always room for improvement within all of us. Just really appreciate how Scott conveyed what he thought he was doing, and how Deb was able to adjust his interpretation, and communicate a way for him to make his own adjustments. Really terrific.
Debbie is such a Hardcore and passionate skier, considering she has reached the pinnacle of Olympic champion I'm amazed how she still loves getting out there and helping skiers become more proficient and get the most out of their skiing.
My entire season of ski technique work summed up in one video. All those adjustments look easy, but they don't come right away and without the resistance of old habits) Scott learns phenomenally fast!
Thank’s for another great lesson - a lot for me to take away from this one (like all of your videos). Big kudos to Scott, who is already an excellent skier, for putting himself out there for critique.
I see too much break at the waist. More forward lean in his boots will put the body into a better position. All the joints work together, and everyone's anatomy is different. To stay centered on your skis, your ankle/boot forward lean angle and your waist angle are sort of inverse. If you have more forward lean in your tib-fix axis, you will have less waist break to stay centered. If you have too much waist break...try a bit more forward lean in the boot. This does not work for lower level skiers. A lower level skier will not have the feel to stay centered. They will not adjust. Scott is probably good enough that if you crank up his forward lean, he will reduce his waist break. Note that more boot forward lean is more physically demanding, so many people do not use it because it tires them out.
Skiing seems to be like an old Gary Larson cartoon from the 90s where the professor has a huge equation on the board and at the end the cartoon says something like ,"and that class is the how to interact with co-eds"
Very well done, Deb. Superb "detection and correction", changes to Scott's skiing that he can feel and make a difference.
As a long time ski pro, I will never forget what a senior examiner said on course to prevent your head from moving up and down excessively.
I only recently came across your channel Deb. I haven’t skied in 18 years and am looking forward to hitting the slopes again now that I am 65, retired, and can afford the time. Your videos have got me excited to get back out there doing something I loved to do earlier in life! The level of instruction as well as your knowledge sharing, mentoring, and passion for teaching is priceless!
Great video Deb! I’m definitely saving this one to rewatch again 😊 I always love how you break it down so efficiently ❤
as an instructor, your movement analysis at every shot of these two videos is invaluable ... it's exceedingly rare to witness someone as articulate and observant as yourself ( re: the physical and biomechanical demands of a ski turn ) work with someone who already skis at such a high level as scott. not a single psia event i've experienced has come close to wisdom gained in speaking to these topics. i'd greatly appreciate more of this, because you're picking up on small movements that are hard to separate out in real time. also cheers to scott, inspirational to see you let your skiing get broken down while you worked to reorganize your understanding ... i know it's sometimes hard for people to let go enough for real change to take root.
Wow, awesome videos! I just want to say thank you 🙏🙏🙏 Beginner, advanced, ambitious recreational, ski-instructor or racer - anyone will get benefits out of this. I am a Level 2-ski-instructor and most helpful for myself: the Videos with John Leffler, Wilson and Scott. The picture of pushing a car enables myself to get a new and sensational understanding, how far I have to push/pull back my new outside foot and which muscle have to work to move the hip forward. Another learning effect: how to drive the inside leg forward instead of overflexing my body in the hip (which is my „favorite“ mistake).
Thank you, Deb
Incredible eye is surpassed by ability to place words to it!
I discovered that movement in my skiing unexpectedly but not consistently. An examiner I was working with helped to define it over the next season, it became my way of skiing. Now more than ever, I feel like I am flowing down the hill and I am applying it to my tele skiing also.
Wow! What a huge difference from the first tuck video to the second! Huge! And as Deb said you can see Scott’s swagger building throughout. Nice job Scott 👍
I watch A LOT of ski videos and Deb just explains in both technical and relatable ways.