4 EASY TIPS | How to ski as an adult

Are you ever too old to learn how to ski?
A DEFINITE NO!
We know that learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting.
That's why we teamed up again with full cert ski instructor Christian Aigner, to take you through his top tips and tactics for getting on snow for the first time, or starting back up after a long absence.
You'd be surprised at how much more enjoyable skiing is by taking these simple tips into consideration so that your first days are spent with big smiles, the way skiing should be!
Enjoy the video, and welcome to the best winter sports activity!
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Skier: Christian Aigner | IG: @neverstopsnowing
Ski resort: Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, Salzburg, AUSTRIA
Edit: Jimmy Williams | www.jimmywilliams.com.au/motion
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Timecodes
0:00 - Jerry vs Professional
0:28 - Can adults learn how to ski?
1:12 - Tip 1: Equipment
2:30 - Tip 2: Fitness
3:31 - Tip 3: Ski Level
5:45 - Tip 4: Take it easy
6:10 - Wrapping it up
6:39 - Skiing is all about fun with your friends
6:49 - Subscribe to watch more skiing content

[@aztecterp]

I learned as an adult too. Although I went a couple of times with friends when I was between 18 and 48, I started skiing forreal when my son got interested in my 49th year. It's been quite the journey. One must understand that one may never be as good as those who started as children, but skiing is the most wonderful activity I've ever done. It's changed my life in such a positive way :-)

[@dantrim3937]

Same here. I didn't pick it up until I was 22 years old and I found it pretty difficult - so much of it felt counterintuitive. I skied for a few seasons but then fell out of it for quite a while. I'm back into it now and fortunately the technology has changed and the skis are easier to learn on. I'm also gonna do what I've been putting off for too long, getting some private lessons.

[@aztecterp]

@@dantrim3937 good for you getting back into it :-) Lessons are very helpful. Also, taking a mastery approach is key. I focus on mastering different skills each time I ski. This means giving up my ego and running on milder terrain. I find a good cruiser and work on balance, edging, and pressure. When I get on some steep terrain, I work on side-slipping drills (rotation). I take every run and varying condition as a way to improve. I wish you lots of great ski runs!

[@robertfrey1105]

Finally someone who highlights the importance of your fitness level! A good fitness level is making leraning skiing so much more easier and makes the day on the mountain also way better for every skill level skier!

[@elizabethgammell9693]

I learnt at almost 40 (fell loads on dry slope, really painful) getting onto snow was a revelation. Have lessons to start with - then just go and love your time in the mountains. Next year (age 70) I will be skiing with my 7-year old grandson. He'll rapidly out ski me, but who cares, it's a totally life-enhancing experience.

[@gubba7946]

A glass of beer in the final is fine ))

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

I took up snowboarding and skiing when I was in my early fifties. I gravitated to skiing, finding it much less difficult. I never did take lessons; I learned with some short (three foot long) skis. For me, the feeling was much like skating. I graduated to the longer skis and seventeen years later, I look forward to winter, rather than dreading it.

[@Xriswest]

I already ski but you just motivated the hell out of me to get more fit and get out there!

[@Huttify]

Why adults should learn to ski: balance, coordiantion, reaction and strengthen support muscles. All these factors are huge limits to life when going from adult to elderly. A simple fall at home as an older person is one of the biggest accelerators to inactivity and earlier death. Alpine skiine are one of the few actitivites to brake this.

[@gogglebro9421]

I learned as an adult and if I can do it, pretty much anyone can do it too.

[@rusmilo]

Thank you for this 🙏🙏 I'm planning to learn as my new boyfriend is very much into that, and I'm so freaking out 😄

[@jayphive2468]

I got hooked this season during my first lesson at 40 years old. It forced me to go and but all of my great and a season pass. My joy and smile from skiing is priceless. ❤

[@shabirwani9793]

Dear instructor,, believe me I am planning to go for a ski trip as the ski resort is just 35 miles away from my home.. I have made my mind to learn ski professionally as I am getting to addicted to it during my day visit to resort.. your instructions are helping a lot. Love from the other part of the world I.e Indian occupied Kashmir 🏁

[@gogglebro9421]

Gulmarg Resort?

[@shabirwani9793]

@@gogglebro9421 rt

[@AtomicB-zq2cw]

Adult learners are the cash cows of the ski instruction industry as they are guaranteed to never become an expert who no longer needs lessons. A very astute observation for CARV.

[@melissalund6198]

Fab skiing!

[@mariusz8751]

Great video. Love your rc4 curv.

[@julieloving7211]

Great advice thanks😊

[@sandraredmond4812]

Love this

[@paulwhetstone0473]

Great video with good advice! 🍻

[@JedBullet]

Love it. Can't wait to get back on the slopes, and share a beverage afterwards

[@neinsager3236]

My mistake was that I tried it the first time at 40 overweight and utterly out of shape. Fitness should be priority.

[@JedBullet]

Ahh man I so want to ski again... See you next January hopefully

[@eherrerausa]

Yes, they can.❤

[@joyplelife4777]

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[@andrewsalmon100]

That was pretty much me today. Turns depend on weight on the outside ski for each turn. Get over that terror. And bring other leg to parallel by lifting and sliding. Edge control is the golden rule. Tell me i am wrong and ill happily delete.

[@joyplelife4777]

한국자막 감사드려요👍💕

[@creichmann7766]

Great videos! Going skiing in a few weeks after 2 years of Covid break. I’m an old fashioned short swing skier. Would the carv system help me improve further or is it specifically for people carving. And do you have any referral codes for the carv system you’re promoting?

[@user-ro5ih5se7p]

Carv works with classic technique too

[@CarvSki]

Hi, thanks for watching and for your question. Carv looks for balance, pressure and edge control. It’ll give you tips on how to keep your technique evolving. We have built the perfect scores based on modern instructor profiles - however many users find it valuable with classic technique. We have a 100 day love it or return guarantee so you can give it a go! Head to the Carv Skiers Community on Facebook and ask our users if you want some more views!

[@jameszeng2666]

Started skiing at the age of 26 ... Now I am a ski racer :) (age 31)

[@joylee8153]

okay!! till next time!!

[@josefhab8095]

great inspiration. I am 52, skiing since I was 4. However I still love skiing like I was a kid. Learning every time I am on the slope. Early in the morning sunny day, fresh air, few people on the slope and full of energy. Nicely tired in the evening but first one on the ski slope next day in the morning (again). :-) that's what the love about skiing is. Yes.

[@katietwardy3115]

So many of the resorts I see in these European videos have such nice wide, open runs. The runs near where I live are narrow.

[@axelb.2854]

There are many resorts in Austria which have wide easy runs and lot’s of kilometers. And the prices compared to Us, Switzerland and France are cheaper.

[@eherrerausa]

Yes, tgey can.❤

[@RefreshAutos]

He said it there should be nothing else in your boot other than a thin sock.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Smartest thing I ever did in skiing was to buy a helmet

[@bambaramba6509]

Hello Christian! A little off topic… How do you find the The Curv? Is it too demanding for an advanced (not expert) skier or is it a ski which you can push when you want to and ski relaxed when you want to? Thanks a lot!

[@Neverstopsnowing]

Hi Bamba Ramba, I think the curv is the perfect ski for an advanced skier. In previous years it was more an expert level ski but Fischer has changed a few things and made it way more versatile now! Very fun ski! Hope that helps! See you on the snow, Christian

[@bambaramba6509]

@@Neverstopsnowing thanks a lot Christian! I ordered a pair of 2022 The Curvs, cannot wait to hit the slopes! 😃😃 All the best to you! 💪🏻

[@Neverstopsnowing]

@@bambaramba6509 That's awesome! I hope you will love them! Let me know what you think once you have been on snow! All the best, Christian

[@TeaSphere]

Christian, Question please: should socks be over baselayer pants? Or pants should be shorter? Thanks

[@Neverstopsnowing]

Hi TeaSphere, please leave the baselayer pants OUTSIDE the ski boot. (There is 3/4 baselayer pants, or otherwise just leave it just under the shin). It is really important that you don't have anything else than your ski sock inside your ski boot! Hope that helps!

[@TeaSphere]

@@Neverstopsnowing thanks! Will change my baselayer to ¾.

[@CarvSki]

Do you have any of your own tips or hacks for first time skiers? Please share in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[@l.aposdif4855]

I'm 31, kind afraid to learn how to ski, I've only had an introductory session to ski when I was 16 in highschool, but still interested because I live close to a ski resort (just 15 min by car). I would be interested as long as I find affordable ski lessons, the only thing that worries me would be breaking a bone or so?

[@ryantay87]

I dove in last year. Snowboard and skiing. Fell so many times and lost control with the speed. lol. Fortunately, I know how to properly fall so I did t hurt myself. I learned that they have magic carpet slopes that are the easiest. No lift. The magic carpet is a conveyor belt. We are going again this year and are definitely going to pay for private lessons.

[@uvistar]

Denn: "Abgerechnet wird am Schluss!"

[@Neverstopsnowing]

Da hast recht!!! 👍☺️

[@Puzzoozoo]

What if like me you are 66? Remember older bodies are not as responsive and as supple as younger bodies are, and some exercises to get ready for a season can be hard the older you get.

[@feizong2535]

what if your a kid and you can an expert and you don’t want to and your kid doesn’t know the things in the video you ski like an adult and what if you can’t ski yet as an adult and you are doing this for your kid and you can

[@feizong2535]

I take it back

[@hughzimmerman3518]

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