How to CARVE Telemark Turns - Using Your Shoulders - TIP #2

[@Absolutetelemark]

If you want to learn how to telemark I have a full tutorial series available here: shop.absolutetelemark.com

[@HD46409]

This works for really well for alpine gear as well to but you absolutely need it for Tele. The easiest way I've found to visualize it for newer skiers is to have them in their boots (skis not necessary) and have them lean to one side and see how their boots are automatically going on edge. Once they understand that the edges of the ski do most of the work in turning and are the parts of the ski that provide stability, it usually sinks in pretty fast. BTW, I'm NOT a PSA instructor, just giving a tip or two to friends new to the sport.

[@gaetanlefebvre4564]

Thanks for all the tips and videos! I began telemark last year and that really helpful. Hope to see you soon on or off the slopes mate!

[@Absolutetelemark]

Same here!

[@vincentbazinet6659]

Elvis turn, haha! Good one René

[@Absolutetelemark]

Ya man. You are my inspiration!!!

[@PCPAyLOAD]

As soon as my legs stop burning I will focus on the technique ;)

[@thomasgronwall5039]

Thanks. Great tip. This will most likely improve my turns.

[@Absolutetelemark]

More coming !!!

[@lewisjohn2597]

It's crazy as I tried telemark skiing for the first time last week and automatically I wanted to twist my torso like you've mentioned and also about slightly dragging your poles, it just seemed natural to do that and I now understand why some Telemark skiers have one big pole and use it like an oar!

[@WildMidwest1]

It is a lurk. Sadly I do not see tele skiers using lurks here in Utah.

[@lewisjohn2597]

@@WildMidwest1 I've only seen people use it in exhibition of old skiers etc. Packs style though 👌

[@chunksrodriquez7198]

Wow! Thank you!

[@RjLedger]

A couple of years ago I purchased the 7 flaws. It's completely changed my Telemark skiing. These tips on carving on "ice" and hard pack are very appropriate since I'm a New England (NH) skier. Others have asked.. what's going on? My response is Absolute Telemark - of course!

[@Absolutetelemark]

Thanks for the feedback RJ. Much appreciated!

[@rickhalle-podell169]

wish I had discovered your tips 25 years ago.

[@misterbulger]

I never heard of the chin position tips. I can already feel it just thinking about that. I live cues like these.

[@Absolutetelemark]

Thanks Mate

[@teleduff1037]

These videos are great. Can you make one on how to keep my skis more parallel?

[@Absolutetelemark]

Judging from your avatar picture, I’m not sure I can help haha.

[@teleduff1037]

@@Absolutetelemark those are on alpine skis though lol. also my problem was that i was not putting enough pressure on my inside ski and barely had any weight on it. im getting the hang of it now just need more practice. also i bought your video lessons and they are very helpful. thank you for everything you do for this sport

[@Absolutetelemark]

@@teleduff1037 Thanks for the support

[@robertshea5159]

Wow! Way to rip!

[@amundekroll7490]

A telemark turn should start in a telemark position

[@Absolutetelemark]

Sure. agrred