Intermediate Parallel skiing with Kelly, Lateral Balance

[@G4Disco]

I'm still amazed at Deb skiing switch, filming and teaching all at the same time.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks! 😉

[@ngc35ster]

I don't how many session did Kelly take at this moment. But it's amazing that her athletic instinct together with Deb's fantastic instruction help her to progress so fast.

[@erinc6683]

I'm new to skiing this past year and fortunately have been able to go 5 times to CO and live in FL. I absolutely love your videos and how you break down the different elements regarding body mechanics (I'm an occupational therapist) and making people have increased body awareness. Thank you for your time teaching us!

[@momol3082]

I really like the tone and terms that you use for teaching !!

[@spencepacker8948]

Hi Deb, I'm loving all of the videos; the clarity with which you teach is amazing. Any chance you'd do a video on the development of ski technique over the last 40 or so years -- maybe comparing and contrasting the movements/tactics, etc.?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Now that would be fun!!!!!!! I put a presentation together about 20 years ago co.aring the new and the "old" back then. Ill give some thought to that.

[@spencepacker8948]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Thanks!

[@flasht75]

That’s a fabulous idea!

[@javierrs17]

It is so useful to see other skiers learning to know their difficulties because they can be yours too. It's like have someone else to fall for you and learn from their mistakes. The teacher seems to be quite patient, close and her tips are very practical and a great coach

[@ricercr44]

You’re videos are also so helpful deb. I’m not a beginner but I still enjoying watching and learning from you. I was wondering about the arms so I’m glad you commented about it. Having proper arm position really helps me keep my weight over the skis.

[@hayleypbop6997]

You could literally see the change in stance in real time as you described the heaviness of the outside foot.

[@rencisu9526]

Thank you for these great videos,they helped me a lot.I am back on the slopes after looong time and these lessons helped tremendously.Many greetings from a fan from Bosnia,living in America now!!

[@markheun6519]

Nice video as-always Deb. Thank you for your teaching. Your instruction via KZbin has been of immense help.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Great!!!

[@ivankoni2]

This channel was great discovery for me. Watching your videos really helped me to improve my skiing. Thank you very much!

[@tennis90player]

Way to go Kelly! I've watched all these and am similar learning level and it's been very helpful. Thanks Deb, great work!!

[@christophercolby2202]

I love all the lessons at all levels that you produce you keep it simple and making it fun. thanks again

[@fleurs6235]

So grateful for your videos! Thank you so much

[@tatitas96]

Deb! I discovered your channel just this year and can't get enough. I love the itermediate/advanced videos, cause I get soooo much insight from them, but even these beginner videos are great to just witness the analogies and metaphors you use! So amazing to witness how you're blending your amazing skiing capability with thought-through, expert didactics. I'm starstruck! I know it's possible to ski with you in Taos, but if you ever come to Europe (Cortina? 😄 remember it from your Top Ski Resorts video) I will do everything to book an opportunity to ski with you - I mean it serioudly! I bet it would be unforgettable. Please don't stop posting the amazing content!

[@MrBrennanMatt]

Another great video! I have picked up so many bad habits from just skiing and not having lessons . One thing I still really struggle with is rotating my upper boddy to initiate turns and also skidding the back of my skis. Your videos have taught me a lot to try and correct those issues. Thanks! Love your style of teaching

[@flasht75]

Amazing transformation!!

[@Rocstoneau]

I love you’re lessons. 👍

[@katiecarlyle1520]

I love this so much bc I relate to riding and I'm about the same level as Kelly so I really really enjoyed this video. Thanks so much Deb, I am so excited to get back out and focus on shifting my weight to my outside !

[@ShredAheadSnowboarding]

Deb; I really enjoy your video's because your method of teaching is very much like mine. I used to teach from the manuals but now talk more from the students life experiences less terminology and more everyday verbiage from everyday movements. Plus thanks for the (heart) you sent today I felt honored that it came from you!

[@mailitedd185]

I love, "Never give up on a turn!"

[@MorganBrown]

Geez, I need to hit Howelsen for some fun corduroy! It’s always skied out by the time I get to it

[@kk_nomad]

This is fantastic stuff. Hope one day I will be able to learn with you in your class!

[@1841fam]

Yes, Breck at 2pm would be interesting.

[@115moki]

Thanks heaps ! ❤

[@cliang001]

Welcome back kelly!

[@normalizedaudio2481]

I've been driving my uphill leg and it does help.

[@slum0523]

Hi Deb: Is “opening the door “ and shortening the inside leg similar to shifting weight to inside leg? At the 7:20 minute mark of video. What is happening to the outside leg at that moment? Thank you.

[@conorlinehan4434]

Great coaching!

[@momentintime2191]

I hope one day I can take lesson from you. I am going to take my lesson for the first time in Squaw! I get anxious and super afraid of height, but I love skiing. Any advise? I am at level 2 beginner . I learned it on my own, but I can’t turn Ans stop well so that makes me 😟

[@erinc6683]

And side note, just because I'm curious, can you mention where you're filming in your videos in the details? I would love to know which ski resorts you're using for these demonstrations.

[@goyo2897]

I love how you limit how much you will throw at her. She seems to like to throw her shoulder to help initiate turns. When you are ready to get at that with her, what do you like to do to begin to address it?

[@daprovocateur]

Deb, I’m so happy to find your videos. Best instruction on KZbin! Where are you located? Question: at what stage do you teach separating the lower body from upper body? Does it depend on type of turn? Steepness? Speed?

[@ehsanmon]

Why shouldn't we bend from waist? Is that the same thing as hinging from the hip? My ski instructor tells me that I should get lower by making more angles at all three joints : ankle, knee, and hip. The steeper the terrain, the more angle we should make.

[@philiplacey5430]

Your instructor is correct. "Bending at the waist" as in bending over to tie your shoe is not the same as creating an angle at the hip to facilitate your turns. It's fore and aft vs side to side. Bending at the waist is the kiss of death for so many athletic activities: surfing, skateboarding, rowing, riding a bike etc. Everything improves with an engaged core and good posture.

[@mrredithhall7115]

❤ 🎿 coach!

[@mantejsingh8148]

Hi Deb, May I know where did you shoot this Video? I like the slopes here, they are really good for learning.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

This is at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, Corado

[@haileykoger12890]

Deb, do you still teach lessons that people could request a private with you? Or are you mostly with the ski team?

[@GMec78]

Kelly is so far back, it’s a good thing those are gentle slopes. Out east even mid mountain greens will put you on your seat being that far back.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Lots to learn

[@GMec78]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I'm in the same category (lots to learn) she seemed to be progressing nicely in throughout videos. I'm seriously jealous of how nice and wide those ski areas are.

[@umlooad]

Sometimes it is good to remember how it felt at the beginning, good progress.

[@bartoszbezeg9122]

Really Cool

[@FBFenerbahce-nu9zk]

Türkiye ye kış yeni geldi.

[@mailitedd185]

I'm a horse girl! 😀🐎

[@conorlinehan4434]

The first thing I thought of - where is her helmet lolll

[@markgriffiths1540]

Nice lesson. Easier for a beginner on a nice freshly groomed slope that hasn't been hacked up yet .

[@tilbie64]

Hmmm, I thought she would be considered as a beginner.......

[@stevedoe1630]

If skiing is like horse riding, then waxing & tuning is like grooming & mucking stalls.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

LOVE IT!!!!