Injected=extra cold and feels like concrete one. I tried all of these options, the solution is intuition liners. Warm, moldable and comfortable.

I’ve been skiing for 9 years. Yeah I still feel like I could be way better. I’ve been feeling really insecure about my form and this really did help.

As an intermediate skier, I was so obsessed with what my feet were doing, I completely forgot my hands’ position, which was sending my posture out of whack. 🙏🏼 Thank you!

He’s back! Excited for more videos Darren!

As a ski teacher (not to the level you are but 12 years of experience), regarding the misconception of leaning forward... when we're teaching people how to ski we emphasize that pressure in the front of their boots because the natural tendency is to lean backwards so, as you mentioned, it is an overcorrection to help new skiers get their weight in a downhill position. The initial fear of skiing makes people want to lean back so we're emphasizing the opposite in the beginning. Additionally, once a skier begins to advance to steeper slopes, the perfectly balanced stance I may have achieved on a green run, once again, becomes a leaning back if I don't adjust my body positioning and get myself in the downhill position. And now, on that steeper slope, when it almost seems as though I'm leaning forward, in essence I now have a more balanced stance at a steeper angle, if that makes sense. It's easy to lean back and much harder to lean forward in my ski boots, particularly on a steeper slope. Not to contradict here, but to clarify, particularly for those who are new to the sport. I would view this as more of an intermediate step once a skier overcomes the initial tendency to lean back, then they want to think about achieving that balance front to back and side to side, with my weight centered on my skis. Thanks for all your great lesson tips!

The man is back. Great to see. Interestingly enough, before seeing this upload, I bought SIDAS ski boot insoles and can't wait to get on the slopes and use them. They're easy to put in/customise and I can already feel the difference just by trying my Salomon boots on. So much better than the standard insoles you get when you buy your boots. Highly recommend SIDAS insoles.

Great to see you're back!

Good to see you back. I’d like to maybe get some private lessons, if that is something you do.

How does it compare to zipfit?

Simply the best - we’ve all learned using your ski school apps (and still the best out there) - these are just an excellent extension of those - thanks soooooo much 👍👍👍👍👍

Hans Forward.... brilliant intro line.

Amazing skiing fundamentals Darren, I stumbled across these on KZbin and shouted out it’s Darren, Howie’s mate. My lesson with you nearly 20 years gave me the fundamentals to build on. Hope you’re all well. 🙌

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Plese do not stop making videos!

Hi Darren are you going to do some more of these this year please

in order to achieve hands forward, as a cheat, would you recommend filming yourself with camera on the stick ? :) also, round shaped stickers on shoulders, knees and ankles

Best ski instructor of the world

the best ski instuctor on the web, so helpfull, and so easy to understand

Love that you are calling out the myth of always staying perfectly leaning forward. I grew up with a mogul background and then switched to telemark skiing, which doesn't have the heels connected. Interesting I found that I could almost ski moguls exactly the same with my heels not connected. That's when I realized was actually skiing moguls centered and adjusting over the peaks and ruts. Anyway now I'm back to alpine freeride skiing. It's been awhile since I've thought about stance, but lately I've been thinking I could make some adjustments to increase my power, balance, stamina and feel more fluid. Thanks for the videos! One question, a slightly rounded back surprised me. I think that's how I ski, but I was considering trying to adjust my posture to a more chest up athletic position. What's the logic for the rounded back?

The picture is beautiful, the music is also good. I see that your right side is a bit blocked and you probably feel that your right turn is not as good as your left turn. You probably haven't been skiing professionally. But you have been faithful to Rossignol for many years ))

On the breathing part also nice and deep breaths yes but if you wanna go the extra mile, long breath in, short breath out. This will activate the sympaticus and therefore give your body the energy to move and do stuff. Short breath in, long breath out will calm you down should you be in a situation of anxiety as it activates the counterpart, the parasympaticus.

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This one was thumbs down, he did not teach anything. And the advice he gave could have been given in 5 seconds and not take the whole clip to waste our time.

Excellent descriptions and delivery. Visuals are perfect. Great vid thanks

Yeah I feel a bit more relaxed and stable when looking down the hill than looking at my ski

Mr. and Mrs. Viagra: More impossible graphics. From now on I will ski very relaxed so they don't tell me I need "help" hahahaha😂😂😂😂

Muy claro, conciso. Va al punto concreto. Ayuda muchísimo a no permanecer fijado a cliches que uno siempre ha escuchado. Muchas gracias por este video.

Very useful series Darren, extremely well made videos and very high definition. You almost nailed this at 3:12 to 3:20 in the Video but it is still a little vague. Might I suggest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z56mlYCbr7Kspqcfeature=shared. Just gives the skier a definite point of reference & I found that the "exaggeration" works wonders, but that just might be me. All the best.

Darren, I’m trying to rid myself of the dead spot in transition that you mentioned is a common problem with good skiers. I’m puzzled by what the causes are of this interruption in flow. FYI - I enjoy, with the focus on balance and flow, the “zen” to this series of videos. //Marshall

I’m absolutely thrilled to see you’ve started another series, Darren! I’m a L2 ski instructor in Canada, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve recommended your earlier series with Elate/SKNG to my clients, because the stuff in that series is just top notch-after all, it helped me get from absolute beginner to where I am now. I expect even greater things to come! (From you at least, and hopefully from myself too) ;-)

I often relax on the flat and let hands drop a bit but when its game on I get them out front.. great advice.

Hello. I have a question. When I am making parallel turns, should my body facing downhill along with the fall line and looking down the fall line regardless of the direction of travel of my skis (as it is making the S turn)? Or should I align my body and eyes with the skis and where the ski is going in that moment?

Great info ! Cheers 👍And nice footage / edits etc

Just actually say something! You talk about fundamentals but never get to the fucking fundamentals

Thank you

I have this issue of looking down, even when walking, so I’ve been working on maintaining posture and eyesight up. Thanks for the tips.

That was a funny finish to the video that also resonated 😂

Really excellent content and production. I just know most of my failings will dissappear tomorrow...😅

Thanks for all your new (and earlier) vid’s: so much valuable info! Found this new series during my skiing holiday and they help me focus on the important bits of technique and keep on improving my skills. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

The OG of skiing lessons. Thanks for making this channel, buddy.

I watched your old videos every beginning of ski season and always learnt something new. Thank you so much and very excited to watch your new videos!

“Mr or Mrs Viagra” 😂😂😂

Like they wouldn't trust Nature. Like they wouldn't trust flow.

Also the state always must do something as the things wouldn't be clear enough. Around children

I was waiting for your series Darren. Thanks a ton. 🎉

This is a great lesson... thank you... only my second day... It's a tough one... being older and heavier... the kids are amazing.... why?! Haha

These instructional videos are fantastic. Really useful tips. Unless you are a true expert you can learn something here. Thanks for sharing!

On my way to ski vacation in Austria, watching your video's again and again. Great tips. Thank you!

Never knew this. From now on, hands in front 👌

Summary; Right body position: Have the right body position: - soft and relaxed ankles - knees flexed and supple - hips flexed with slightly rounded back Stay over your feet. (Don’t lean too much forward!) Usually slightly more forward at start of turn.