Speak on the thin socks please?

You mention, Deb, at the start of the vid that you'll discuss the two positions on the skis, "square" and "countered", but then you view them as the same. You show some great pics of world cup ski racers in positions as they pass the gate. For example, the pic of the Swedish racer (maybe Hector or Swenn-Larsson?) is beautifully angulated and correctly countered, I mean look where the upper body (that's pelvis plus torso) is pointing, quite a way downhill. It's the countering that allows the angulation to take place, the hip close to the ground and the C of M way inside to be able to fight the forces. Another great example of perfect angulation and counter is Mikaela doing GS at the 2016 Nationals in the Valley of Sun, she demonstrates outstanding discipline!!! Never squaring up or rotating and able to fight the forces easily every and I mean every single turn. If she, and Sarah Hector, were to be "square", so facing the same way as the skis are facing, her hips would not be close to the ground, her angulation far less, her ability to fight the forces and stay in the carving arc much less. I understand you're afraid of over doing the countering but would it not be better to be accurate with the terminology we use?

Very quaint to watch a vintage ski video. Veeery few women have this mindset. Most just want look good, feel good and repeat. Only 2 things are important 1/the size of the smile and 2/the party off the slopes at the après ski spot ..... preferably one where you can dance on tables into the night.

Excellent informative instructions Deb! You have a way of articulating instructions that are easy to follow/understand. Thank you! Patrick Baetz has an awesome style of skiing.

Thank you Deb. I learned how to ski at Alpental & followed my aunt, uncle and cousins (Shirley & John Thielman) thru the bumps for years in the late 70’s. Had an epic fall down Edelweiss Bowl after I skied the steep side of every bump until it tossed me head first, down the icy bumps! I cannot wait to take these ideas to the hill soon. You’re a fantastic Coach 👍

Question, … why are your legs together, but when I watch Glen Plake training with mogul ski team from the 90’s … they are a little apart for those guys and the ski are longer. Are there several mogul techniques developed through time ?

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Adopting this technique has changed the way I ski. Thank you! 🙏🏽

I think I had the hardest fall ever at Snowbird yesterday since I started skiing 4 yrs ago. I am 6’1 with 175 pounds. I skied Atomic Redster G9 with 177 cm in length on 4/29/24 at Snowbird. (Those beer league skis are hella fast and require solid fundamentals to control….) For blue runs I was totally in control of my speed, but I skied black run called Regulator, my speed reached 60 MPH at least and the run was getting narrower in the end (I also messed two turns meaning I was so scared, sitting back, and tips of ski pointing to downhill twice), meanwhile, I MUST make sure not to hit someone to in front of me, so I lost the control with my speed and ended up fell hard and threw myself 32 feet away. I think I had mild concussion caused by my irresponsible skiing behavior. I checked with clinic at resort and front desk told me I should be fine but make sure to get some rest. Today, I still have a little bit of headache, dizziness, and foggy in my mind (these are symptoms of typical concussion), will seek for medical attention if symptoms last for 2 more days. I believe I learned a profound lesson from skiing where controlling speed on the slope is critical. As a PSIA Certified Level 1 skiing instructor, I clearly remembered that our examiner reinforced the idea of speed control on the slope during the day of our exam. I am a little bit shameful by what happened to my skiing incident. I hope everyone will stay safe and enjoy the nature while you are on the slopes. Peace ✌️

Awesome lesson 👍👍👍

This is quite the best instruction I have ever seen. You explain the subtle dynamics so brilliantly well. Those analogies are so clever.

That’s all bull you don’t change. Anything you just carve your turns on the pac or power

Do the legs extend from transition to the all line? How would one simultaneously extend the kegs and flex at the ankle?

da klammer franz !! alter steht der locker am ski mit 70 jahr...ich hoffe mir geht`s a so fein in 20 jahr. der bode is ja a kind gegen den franz,natürlich ah supi drauf,aber skifahrn kann halt der alte.

I was working on this very thing today. I feel more centered over my skis and it's definitely less fatiguing. Surfing the tails a little bit is fun but less control than driving the whole ski as well. Just a few more days left of this phenomenal season. Thanks Deb!

Thoughts on ankle flexion. Human beings in order to align our muscular skelatal system with the pull of gravity lean back when walking down hill. To lean back while going down hill is an ingrained survival instinct. To go against a life long habit is difficult to say the least. To maintain the functional tension needed to keep your body perpendicular to the ever changing slope so that the entire ski can be used to your advantage requires vigilance. And is a huge leap of faith. Just an idea. Deb I love your channel and passion for skiing that you and everyone watching shairs

Pucker up.

If Tamra's race skis lasted all 24 runs of the season. And each run was 2 minutes (probably less) her race skis were on the snow for less than an hour before being replaced.

Awsome!

Nice. Thank you, Deb.

Thanks!

WOW! Good stuff. I learned a lot specifically she keeps the upper body moving down the hill, very stable, no excess movements while the lower body is doing it's thing. And the pole plants are not exaggerated and so subtle. She's very good at her craft.

What width would you recommend for a 142 cm length and 24.5 boot?

Zipfit liners make all the difference! Those RC4 Pro BOA's are insane.

I’m actually in Steamboat and currently watching your videos before I ski in the morning! Trying to gain my confidence back after an accident, and I always go to your channel to watch your videos before I ski! Helps me remember what I need to do. Thank you!

Wowza 😎 A Natural 🎶

Great advise Deb! There are so many variables & choices now days, and ski equipment isn’t cheap. So it’s a good idea to be honest with yourself about your abilities and desires for skiing. Then do your research. Ask a lot of questions before making an investment. I’m on the West Coast and we frequently have variable snow conditions in one day! A ‘one ski quiver’ can be a challenge to find, but an ‘All Mountain Ski’ is a great option (unless powder or racing specific are your main goal). Also being able to demo ski’s can be very helpful when trying to make that final decision 🎿 Wishing you ‘BlueBird’ days ⛷ ...be safe out there 😊

another treasure video that I have missed for so long...and seems not that much people notice how much important about hip. I couldn't notice that aswell until I have repeated watching your other videos. Thank you so much Debb, I hope one day that ski could be my Zen, my meditation.

My advice is don’t listen to anyone who calls themself an influencer or creator. They’re made up terms that came along when social media began. Listen to people like this.

LOVE NASTAR MY FAVORITE WAY TO SKI RACE.WHATs YOUR NATIONAL HANDI CAP DEB?

Hey Deb - Could you consider doing a video exploration of the phrase "pulling the inside foot/ski back"? I think I probably misunderstand the "conventional" meaning, but feel I've discovered a smooth and powerful switch/transition anyway! I've combined the idea with: ● start pulling the old inside ski back as the turn ends and goes into transition ● in smooth timing, begin to move the old outside/ new inside knee INTO the new turn, hips move in, edge angle builds ● pressure on shovel of outside ski/shin/front of boot with the stance you described as "push the car out of the ditch" Next step is to get the inside shovel engaged.

I think the key prerequisite to being able to execute the techniques shown here is to first be in the same stance as these experts. To them it's second nature, but it's the one thing I'm always conscious of as I ski. That stance requires commitment and work, because you have to flex a lot of leg muscles and keep them flexed as long as your skis are moving. In that stance, you are in the optimum position to use your skis and their edges for their designed purposes. If you're not in that stance, you will not ski well - end of story.

They’re in the lodge drinking schnapps thinking where the hell is that cameraman? What a flounder.

For long and medium turns, hips and shoulders square with the direction of the skis, shoulders level, look past the turn apex. Works for me.

Wow.. thanks for this.. I am doing moguls since 10 years in Austria with Tati Mitermaier. what a great Video and help. great posture and great explanation.Thanks.

Thankyou.

A ski that is a little bit thinner, shorter, and lighter than your all-mountain ski is a fun mogul ski for your quiver. Those things help to have a shorter turn radius and to not work as hard. Also, a flat tail helps with pivoting.

what a legend

Great lesson, love it! This year I adopted the mindset of, "I can turn whenever, and wherever I want." Bang, turn!

I did these last week but needed my pole to push off at the apex of the turn. I guess that’s part of the progression, I assume the pole plant goes away in time.

what a cool dude

I just noticed the difference. DS skis are on the edges, whereas hers are flat

Deb is my go-to prior to my annual ski trips. Nothing beats getting out there, but binge watching her vids is helpful

Great clips! My turns are usually more Franz Klammer’s than Bode Miller’s and many think I can’t do proper carving, which is not true. However, I enjoy the old school style of skiing that I grew up with and now in my 60s I try to keep speed and risk down a bit more.

The interesting thing is that my unnecessary upper body movement is always more significant than I think and my upper/lower separation is always more subtle than I feel...

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Thanks!

Fantastic

Wonderful visual!✨

I am glad to hear someone else describe what I have found to work for me, which is to draw back on that inside ski, and to dig the frontal inside edge of that inside ski to help steer me. It helps me to keep my skis parallel and to make tighter turns. I do this in the moguls also. Keep your body facing downhill. Keep your skis as close together as the terrain allows. Keep a bend in your knees. Keep your weight forward. These principles become more difficult to remember as you become timid.