Get more control on skis

If you're feeling out of control when the terrain changes, or you struggle to turn when you need on snow - you'll want these 4 stability tips.
If you're a Carv user, this content will help you get higher balance scores (both start of turn and end of turn) and get that new Ski:IQ high score this winter.
Crack a walnut, use a chair, flex your gluts and ski like a dolphin. It might sound random, but these are ways you can seriously upgrade your control on snow.
Richard Amacker, one of the most stylish and smooth skiers out there, takes us through the mechanics of building control on skis. Hint: it's all about your stance and balance.
He's using Carv here to show his balance - because watching how to ski is one thing, but learning what great technique feels like is a whole new challenge. That's why we built Carv - to give you objective and accurate feedback.
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Four drills intro
1:25 Aims and tip for Carv users
1:40 Drill 1: Pole drags
3:21 Drill 2: Playing with extremes
5:59 Drill 3: Chair drills
7:57 Drill 4: Dolphin turns
8:27 Using Carv for balance
10:16 Conclusion
Filmed a: Remarkables, NZ
Skier: Richard Amacker
Music License: MB01SHUAJY7WINT

[@Cr4zyMount4inGo4t]

I’m a beginner/ intermediate skier. Yesterday I accidentally chanced upon keeping my stance width dynamic (wider at the turns and narrower in between) and boom, it felt like a new “achievement” unlocked. Now I feel I’ve levelled up my skiing game a bit. Awesome to see your video affirming that.

[@robvandenboomen3392]

The chair drill is really good! Thanks

[@Cameron-ue7lu]

This is awesome, thank you! Love the way you are carving beautifully in between all the tourists!

[@Cameron-ue7lu]

The motion of your feet putting pressure onto the edge and the stance remind me of a speed skater, shifting the pressure from ski to ski. Lovely!

[@scollyutube]

My home skifield. Great stuff. A mate got Carv this season. See you in Zermatt in January 😊

[@CarvSki]

Have fun!

[@gairnmclennan5876]

I got carv this just finished season in NZ. It is such a good trainer! I usually ski the other Queenstown ski field, But really looking forward to the new lift going in at The Remarkables!

[@gimmeagig]

Great lesson. I saw a video of myself recently, I'm skiing too upright. The chair drill is going to help me

[@GregorPQ]

The chair drill is really great!!!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks!

[@rachelji3895]

Hello from NZ/Remarkables :)

[@Rodolfowei12345]

Damm this will be my 3rd year skiing, got 150 CARV score last year, this one want to improve even more, 3 weeks to start the season :)

[@CarvSki]

Nice one! Get after it this winter. 160 is at your fingertips…

[@zvonimirleko2131]

Thanks

[@CarvSki]

No problem

[@NoClimber]

🤩

[@Capo51]

Liked your comment on 'highest ski position allowed'. But.. 95% of skiers seen on slopes miss this basics. Why? Because they miss the leg power needed (acquired from gym) and, they never taken lessons from any ski instructor. But... They go down fast, with little edge control. Or have you seen so many recreational skiers with super edge control? Most knees dont bend to that... It can hurt if done wrongly.

[@BruceOldham]

I’m first ;) ❤️

[@CVO_MAN]

Chair drills: i don't totally agree. You use too much the hips instead of the pelvis.