5 ways to stop on skis FOR BEGINNERS

When you are new to skiing you must learn how to stop. In this lesson I share 5 ways to stop on skis for beginners based on the Snow plough - or the wedge - technique.
The 5 ways of stopping are also a progression that will help you learn how to turn and progress to the next level.
Stay safe and fun!
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[@EatBeefBeHealthy]

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!!! I'm 68 and going snow skiing for the first time EVER!!! I've been preparing with exercises and watching beginner videos.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thats amazing, @EatBeefBeHealthy! It is never too late to start skiing, and I wish you lots of success with your skiing journey. It sounds like you have prepared well. I always recommend to also hire a ski instructor to help out to begin with. Fell free to share your experience, I would love to hear it. /Janus

[@lisezeuthen9978]

My nightmare is not to be able to stop while I am skiing. Having this video on my iPhone I can check it out now and then and I'll feel more secure. Thank you

[@InspirationalSkiing]

You are welcome, Lise. Yes, being able to stop and feeling in control is absolutely essential. I am glad that this video will help you feel more secure. Make sure you choose an almost flat slope, and that will help a lot too. I wish you the best for your skiing, journey. /Janus

[@trevor_corey8037]

I went skiing for the first time yesterday, and went directly to a green run, couldn’t stop, almost hit a few kids, it was a nightmare. Practice stopping on bunny hills or smaller.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

In completely agree, @@trevor_corey8037. I am glad you share your experience. I made a video (Your first day on skis) about how you can practice the right positions and movements even before you go on to the bunny hill. Then you should ideally get comfortable stopping and turning on very gentle/almost flat terrain before you move on to anything steeper. /Janus

[@paulthurston9391]

@@trevor_corey8037 I know this pain! This was me last year....going back again this year and this video was super-useful!

[@elia8544]

It’s not that bad. When I got used to falling it made it easier cause I wasn’t scared anymore.

[@itzelurias3617]

This is so useful, I started skiing at an old age so every year I’m a begginer😊. Thanks a lot for your help!

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for your comment, itzelurias3617. Awesome that you have started skiing, and I am happy you found this video helpful. I hope you will have a nice ski season this year. /Janus

[@Samsin9870]

This was perfect to help me learn how to ski in two days. My main takeaways are 1) Pizza doesn't help stop you on steep slopes. Making short side to side turns was the best way to feel control of my speed and direction. Of course, you should practice with wider turns first, but know that you'll be gaining some speed in between turns and become comfortable with that. 2) Skiing slightly uphill as you go sideways helps a lot if you feel you're going too fast. 3) Shift your hips towards your inside leg as you turn. This helps get the skis on their edge, which also helps you slow down. Notice the hip movement when a good skier is going side to side coming down a mountain. Add one change at a time and build up to each of these. Don't try to do it all at once! I had to learn and unlearn certain things to get comfortable with each new stage.

[@martinerezendefariapinto9343]

Thanks a lot❤

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you for sharing your experience and take aways, @SharmisthasChannel! Amazing that you got comfortable on your skis in two days! This is only the beginning, there is so much potential joy to gain from skiing. I wish you many great moments on skis in the future. /Janus

[@sagungurung9453]

Thank you really really appreciated ! ❤️

[@vahidaskari9207]

The best training with concentrate on details, thank you very much. ❤❤❤❤

[@InspirationalSkiing]

You are welcome @vahidaskari9207 ❤

[@TheBalconyWorkspace]

How can't I give thumb-ups for your great smile! Really helpful for beginners like me! Thanks!

[@Tim91801]

Thank you very much for the video, it really helped!

[@christinapetrov6359]

The best skii stopping tips! ❤😅

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you @christinapetrov6359. I am happy you love the video. I wish you lots of success with stopping on skis, whenever you want. /Janus

[@christinapetrov6359]

@@InspirationalSkiing love your videos! I learnt better and more from your videos than I had from my skii lessons😂 thank you! X

[@olgarodic4222]

Thank you for this! I just came back from a ski trip and on the easier slope there was a steep segment that was pretty icy and I use the plough technique so I ended up going left and right, but picked up speed anyway, lost control and had to throw myself on my side to stop. I wish I saw this video first ❤

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for sharing your experience @olgarodic4222. Putting your feet together and throwing yourself to the side with your arms in front of your body can be a good last resort bail out option. Steeper icy segments can be a challenge, and at certain point of steepness, the Snow plough wont work well anymore. At that point having your skis parallel will be much better. Getting comfortable with parallel skis require some practice on terrain where you feel comfortable. I wish you lots of great moments on your continued skiing journey! /Janus

[@Jkfa16]

This is so helpful im planning on skiing this is what i need to know how to control

[@dimilaleas8047]

Simple, clear explanations and great demos. Subscribed!

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you, dimilaleas8047! i am happy you like the video. And welcome on the channel, I am sure you will like our future content as well. Have a nice day! /Janus

[@Ray-qr7wt]

Thank you!! You are the best😊

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you, @Ray-qr7wt. I am happy to help. /Janus

[@SunnieMe-sw8ri]

great refresher - tomorrow will be my second ski holiday ( age 46 ) really good to remind myself before we land.

[@paulag.9339]

This is so nice of you! Going skiing next weekend and going to watch your videos and pdf!

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Perfect, Paula.9339. Make sure you watch all our beginner videos. Start with the right movements on completely flat terrain (watch our video: Your first days on skis) and then move on to try them on a very gentle slope, almost flat if possible, to try the things I am showing our video First time on a ski slope and in this video here. Then progress from there to our video about the hockey stop. We also have two PDFs (How to ski guides) on inspirationalskiing.com designed to help skiers during their first week on skis. Learn to Turn with the Snow Plough and Learn to Turn with Parallel skis. I am sure this will be very helpful. /Janus

[@paulag.9339]

@@InspirationalSkiing thank so much Janus! I have your pdf also. Looking forward to it!

[@clt.5622]

this is so helpful tysm

[@InspirationalSkiing]

You are welcome, @clt.5622! I am happy you like this lesson. /Janus

[@Nolan_editz]

Thank you for the amazing tips. I am inspired after watching your videos. I started after watching the "5 ways to learn how to stop for beginners" It was clear, simple and easy to understand. I had a great start and was more comfortable on ski. Thanks a lot for useful information!

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thats amazing to hear, @Nolan_editz. I am so happy for you! You have begun the wonderful journey of skiing, which can bring so much joy. I wish you many great hours on skis in the days and years to come. /Janus

[@superb0ck5]

I LOVE IT.. 5 STARS

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you, @superb0ck5. I really appreciate your comment 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 /Janus

[@depreciatingasset]

Best channel on skiing

[@InspirationalSkiing]

I really appreciate your comment @depreciatingasset! Thank you. /Janus

[@jessicab1726]

Such useful video. Can’t stop staring at the instructor ❤

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you @jessicab1726 🙂🙏

[@MrRojaskuvic]

I put like then I start watching this kind of videos where people put a lot of efforts to create ❤

[@mianaomipost9885]

Great video! New subbie 💯✨

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks @mianaomipost9885. Welcome on this channel, I hope you will find our video helpful. /Janus

[@sammievries8401]

Thank you for these tips! I go skiing in 2 weeks. I am 27 years old and the first and last time I went skiing I was 12 years old. Most of the things you are saying, I still remember so i hope skiing is 'still in my legs'. Tonight i will practice in a indoor ski hall. I wish myself good luck haha!

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thats amazing, @sammievries8401. I hope it went well with getting back on skis! My guess is that skiing was still in your legs, and you still remembered and were able to do some of the basics. Feel free to let me know how it went. By the way, indoor ski halls are awesome, I love those. /Janus

[@lemlemgirmatsion9305]

I will be starting my ski lessons this weekend, and knowing how to stop and get up after a fall is what I urgently need to know😂😅

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for your comment, @lemlemgirmatsion9305. I hope this video will help you. Just make sure your start out on very easy terrain. I have noted your wish to learn how to get up after a fall as a request for a future video :-) I wish you a lot of fun with your upcoming lessons. Feel free to let me know how it goes. /Janus

[@lemlemgirmatsion9305]

@@InspirationalSkiing Thank you very much for the videos and words of encouragement!

[@MrWolfyWolfy]

You’re back! Another fantastic little video 😊👍

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thank you, @MrLagopusLagopus! Yes, we are back! We got slowed down a little bit by life for a while, but now we are up and running with more speed than ever, so exciting times and new opportunities ahead. I hope, you are all set for a great ski season this winter! /Janus

[@ladyinthelocker]

Dude’s secretly teaching you how to parallel turn.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

You are right, nice spotted @ladyinthelocker! /Janus

[@TrangNguyen-be1zz]

Thank you very much for the video. Can you also please do the video on ski safety? I have heard about ski accident so I am a bit nervous on my first ski. Also could you also have a video to show us how to choose ski glasses please. Thank you so much in advance.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Hi TrangNguyen-be1zz! Thank you for your request, those are great ideas. Check out our other If you are new to skiing hiring a ski instructor at least for the first day will help a lot both for safety and learning quickly. I have made 3 articles on ski safety, that you can find on Inspirationalskiing.com. I hope this helps. /Janus

[@TrangNguyen-be1zz]

@@InspirationalSkiing Thank you so much and sure thing I will join in course but I am still afraid it's not enough for me to know all about ski safety. I will check out your website then!

[@simona-feliciaprisacaru2093]

Thankyou it helped me alot but when i go fast im scared and i forget all what i must to do. I just need to not be afraid.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Hi @simona-feliciaprisacaru2093. I am happy that it has already helhed. What you describe is normal, so don’t worry. I suggest you build confidence on more gentle terrain, almost flat if necessary. Practice continuing your turn to a stop in this terrain, and then slowly progress towards steeper slopes. But first when you feel confident and ready. I hope this helps. /Janus

[@gogglebro9421]

Yanus, I'm going to try teaching your peddle plough. It might help fill in a gap I'm encounering in my progession. I like the idea you have to introduce shifting weight and changing directions to students at this point. Cheers. //Marshall

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Hi Marshall. Yes for the right person, it might be just the right thing. In the video, I am showing it rather rapidly, but you could also do it at a slower pace to make it a bit more accessible to begin with. Feel free to let me know your experiences with it. /Janus

[@gogglebro9421]

@@InspirationalSkiing Thanks.

[@user-if2mj4hn8l]

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[@InspirationalSkiing]

🙂🙏

[@mattliber6787]

❤

[@InspirationalSkiing]

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[@mayberrymedic]

Is there a preferred method when you’re heavy? I’m 300 pounds and anytime I get off the bunny hill I can barely stop. I was taught the wedge/snowplow and it just isn’t cutting it.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for your question, @mayberrymedic. I really appreciate you asking this because I think there are more people out there who have the same experience if they are heavy. For you the main thing will be to learn how to stop with parallel skis. As I mention in the video the Snow Plough is not very effective when it gets a bit steeper, and even more so if you are heavy. I suggest you focus on the fifth method in this video to learn how to get your skis parallel before the pressure starts to build. A parallel position is much stronger than the Snow Plough. Also check out our video here on the channel about the Hockey Stop. Try it with slower movements you are comfortable with, if you feel like this might be an option. Practice on the bunny slope until you are confident with achieving a parallel position with your skis before the pressure starts to build. In our How to Ski guide Learn to Turn with Parallel Skis I have more suggestions on how you can practice to learn to stop with parallel skis supported with illustrations. I am sure they will be helpful as well. I hope this helps. /Janus

[@DeltaJes-co8yu]

Found my trainer 🎉

[@InspirationalSkiing]

I am happy to have you @DeltaJes-co8yu 🙂🙏 /Janus

[@sukanyaiyer8776]

Nice video. One suggestion is to lower the volume of the background music so we can hear your voice better. It's hard to hear your voice!

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for the suggestion, @sukanyaiyer8776. We will for sure consider that in our next videos. /Janus

[@cinspain08]

I was ok yesterday using the pizza but today it feels so much harder to stop is it because maybe the snow is a bit more icy. I ended up doing a pizza to uphill position and then went backwards and fell 😅. I can't seem to find a good speed either too slow or too fast

[@erniecolussy1705]

Eventually you will be able to time a turn out of pointing skis uphill to across the hill or to downhill before you start going backwards. But while developing that skill it is useful to not have going backwards causing you to fall. After learning to turn and while on a slope that is gentle enough to easily stop with a braking wedge or easily snowplow try skiing backwards. It sounds much scarier than it is. You will use a backward wedge. Initial make a large backward wedge or snowplow to slow down and stop. The quickly progress to backward direction changes and backward turns. The learning to go backwards has three advantages. When it happens accidentally you are more likely to remain standing. It gets you more comfortable on your skis. Most people find that they put a lot of weight on the tips of their skis when going backwards. This helps them in being more comfortable putting an appropriate amount of weight on the front of their skis when skiing forward.

[@aaaannie]

Thank you thank you so useful And god you’re adorable haha

[@blfnlupa2538]

I feel like it's worth noting that falling uphill if you lose control is an option. Gotta be number 6 here.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for your comment, @blfnlupa2538. This is actually a very good point, you are making. I agree. It can be very helpful to know how to fall safely if you loose control. We have actually a video about that in the pipeline 😊 /Janus

[@InspirationalSkiing]

The video explaining the "falling uphill" option is now live! It's called "How NOT to stop on skis - and what to do instead (beginners). Check it out 🙂 /Janus

[@chaserrs5198]

I just kept going faster and faster 😂 man skiing is hard

[@AlzainAlshatti]

Can you help me? I keep trying to do the last method however I just don’t stop, I have tried this method a lot and have only stopped once or twice. What happens is I just keep moving forward after I turn, and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for reaching out, @AlzainAlshatti. It can be a variety of things that causes what you experience and its hard for me to tell without seeing you ski. I suggest you try on flatter terrain to begin with, that will increase your chances of success. Also try to gradually and controlled twist the ski through the turn and feel the pressure coming from the snow. I hope this helps. /Janus

[@emmhu0620]

Hope I watched this video before I went to ski and hurt my ankle 😂

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Sorry to hear about your ankle, @emmhu0620. Hopefully you will recover quickly and you can use my tips the next time you are on skis. Have a nice day! /Janus

[@heath5611]

elp meeeeeee i csnt stop on mohntsin rn about to hit someone its not workinggggg

[@amalgamatenull5167]

This definitely sounds a lot less painful than the fall on your butt manoeuvre I’ve been doing whenever I feel like I’m going too fast lmao

[@omarpulido8502]

What ski resort is this?

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for your question, omarpulido8502! It is in Hemsedal in Norway. A small resort compared to the alps, but one of my favourite ski resorts with great slopes for training and a nice atmosphere. Have a nice day! /Janus

[@LukasDrevininkas]

@@InspirationalSkiing Hi guys, are you do private lessons? I think Janus is amazing coach.Many Thanks

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Hi @@LukasDrevininkas and thank you. Actually, I do private lessons. Send me a private message on [e-mail] with your request. Cheers, Janus

[@LukasDrevininkas]

@@InspirationalSkiing I did already on Facebook 😃😃😃

[@kayla114]

The only reason I can’t ski is because I can’t stop😭

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Hi @kayla114. I hope this video might encourage you to give skiing a go. Follow the instructions and you are on a great path to learning how to stop. Just make sure you practice this in very flat terrain. If possible you can choose a slope with a flat outrun to ensure that you will stop eventually. And feel free to let me know how it goes if you decide to go skiing. /Janus

[@adobo1976]

The best way to stop on skis is to try snowboarding.

[@InspirationalSkiing]

Thanks for your suggestion @adobo1976. I actually almost only snowboarded when I was 15-18 yo, and I love it. Skiing is where I have found the most fun, though, but all snow sports are amazing, I think. /Janus

[@dzamadzama_llama4536]

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[@alexb.6531]

My Guy, you need to change this vid name to 5 ways to control your speed. there is 4 ways to stop for beginners, snow plough to stop, turn to stop, fall and finally run into something(preferably dont do this one, practice falling) you only did two of these

[@heath5611]

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