Harald Harb's "How to Ski" Advanced, Lesson 2

[@lizc2292]

Wow. Wow. Wow. That was a literal thing of elegant beauty when you came down that hill for the last set of turns using the proper technique of foot-ankle-leg tipping. It makes SUCH SENSE to me now, when you explained that the tipping and edging needs to be based foot to knee, and not from the hips because a lower center of gravity is highly advantageous in that it lends itself to balance and control. I now realize that on my first day skiing last weekend, I was ‘dumping’ to try to turn, to gain traction, to gain control, etc. And it did NOT work, in fact, i found that i couldn’t make my hips dump both ways, only one way! So not only did i have hardly any balance (because you are so right that it throws your balance off when tipping is attempted from the hips) but i also couldn’t even do it both ways so i couldn’t turn both ways. Sigh. Thank you for your wisdom and willingness to share it and explain it....I am hoping to head back up to a bunny hill this weekend or next, and I will do my best to try to learn this way you have showed. I don’t want to learn the hard way / wedges / snowploughs/ Christie’s / and then relearn later because that’s just not cutting it.

[@changliu9266]

Thank you so much Harald, now i realized how terrible i was when i got stuck using the Extention turns in advanced terrain, which is taught by other video tutorial. Extention turn is slow and disrupts the balance, i am abandoning it! I am now one level higher than i used to be after watching your tutorials on tipping turns! Thank you so much!

[@patrickpurcell3671]

Great explanation it is faster and one feels more in control when flexing then tipping as opposed to extension while tipping that I did before following your advice so thankyou Harald.

[@matteoallegretti1663]

So clear, so true. Great Harald!

[@jeffhowell4891]

Harold, I cant thank you enough for these videos. This all makes SO MUCH SENSE! Been stuck in an intermediate funk until finding your stuff. Committed two days on my last trip to Utah in February '17 to working on lifting and tilting the inside ski to initiate turns and it has transformed both my skiing and also my interest in skiing. I am really hooked now. I have plans to attend one of your camps this season at A Basin. Spoke to Walter a couple of times in your shop and just cant believe how knowledgeable, professional and helpful your staff is. Thank you again! Jeff / Atlanta GA

[@PregnyChambesy]

Great video. so funny to see Harald struggle to ski badly--really useful to help understand importance of flexingand tipping instead of extension.

[@1266patprof]

More brilliant instruction from the master!!

[@pierrepigati8704]

I bought 7 eVideos on the Harb Web Site Ski Systems and my way of skiing changed completely in 2 years. When Harald shows us what not to do, that's exactly what I did by blocking my hips and being unable to release. I can tell you that ski instructors are much more expensive than eVideos. Anyway ski instructors in France, where I live, do not know and do not teach this very good method of skiing.

[@laminethiare6626]

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[@14anjuli]

Wonderfull, the best instructor I saw

[@dianebooth9600]

Fantastic,I loved what you taught.I'll try it this August in Aussie.

[@skiwhh]

Hi Diane, there is even more on my blog and on my web site, just Google Harald Harb and you are sure to get links to direct you to more "PMTS Direct Parallel" techniques.

[@dianebooth9600]

Thanks Harald for getting to me :)

[@wongtim12]

2020 and it’s relevant. Thankyou Harold

[@freddmann]

Thanks Harald!

[@theoilymama8138]

Really appreciate your wisdom with the turns... I hope to try this on the slopes. The problem is, how do you know you have failed and ended up standing in between turns? Is there a way to make sure you stay flexed and bent while transitioning between turns?

[@skiwhh]

Yes watch my knee flex video.

[@we-east]

Wow. Thank you! Have spent 1/2 of my time on skis (a reasonably long time) trying to extend hips into new turn and have accomplished quite a bit; but this is simply correct. Thank you.

[@skiwhh]

Good luck, this is a much more effective way to stay balanced and create good connected movements from turn to turn.

[@KenpoOjoko]

Harald, great video! You give away a lot free! I especially like the last run you had in this video and have a couple of questions: 1) The turns you demonstrate here look like a hybrid of "Flappers" and "Short curved turns" to me. How do you classify them? 2) Your feet seem to be somewhat apart. I try to keep my free foot touch my stance foot throughout the turn, but it is hard to do that all the time with my weakening leg and lower back muscles. Is it okay to leave the inside ski on snow with a slight distance from the downhill ski as far as I can tip enough? Thanks.

[@skiwhh]

KenpoOjoko Hi Kenpo, yes, once you learn to transfer properly, like I say in my Expert 2 video, "lifting is learning, flexing is an expert skier'. it's Ok to keep teh ski on the snow, the slope allowed instant caring so I tip from side to ski without changing my stance width. In more serious slopes I ski with my feet more close.

[@KenpoOjoko]

Harald Harb Thanks for your response. If I remember correctly, you say "lightening" is an expert skier in your Expert Skier #2 VHS. I know you mean the same thing. In any case, I'll keep working toward bullet-proof short turns with my new i.Speed, your books and videos. Phantom move really makes sense. I hope I can get back to A-Basin to attend your short-turn camp ... perhaps next season! Take care.

[@kidkash63]

I have subscribed to your KZbin Channel and have been Watching your videos over and over! I have learned more watching your videos over these 2 weeks I actually went yesterday and practiced to the best of my ability your way of teaching. At times it was effortless turns, Felt Unbelievable and easy. I am building your Slantboard as I write this! Just one question: Can you please explain the flexing part? A bit confused on transitioning from edge to edge. I understand the Phantom Move : Pushing the Small toe and the new Outside Ski will Follow. Very simple on Flatter runs. Hit a steep Hill Yesterday and went back to the old way as you say" Pushing" the skis out instead of carving ! Maybe the explanation of "Flexing " will help me. A Big Thank you to you and your Ski System! You make it look EFFORTLESS!

[@skiwhh]

Thanks, we are trying the break down all the myths of traditional ski teaching.Glad you benefited.

[@bingguo3205]

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[@skiwhh]

Flexing is bending the legs, relaxing to release. If you look up my flexing exercise video, it explains it exactly.

[@liamelliott3779]

Hey Harald, great videos. I picked up your book and spent today working on the tipping drills. I was actually having some difficulty with the stationary full release to the new edges, but I'm not sure I understand the concept. Is it realistic to perform turns with a full release to the downhill/new edge when you are perpendicular to the fall line? At what steepness is it no longer possible? I'm wondering as I have some hip inflexibility issues that I believe might be affecting my ability to do a full release on steeper terrain. Thanks

[@skiwhh]

The full two-footed release is very difficult it is the highest level of exercises. It takes practice but when you get it it will totally change your skiing.

[@jonathanowen3422]

Interesting how this contradicts BASIs technical outlook from what I can see....What your views on boot stiffness Harald? From what I could see nice gentle flex in the ankles?

[@skiwhh]

Yes, this video, what Harb Ski Systems teaches and the PMTS system, contradicts all forms of traditional skiing, teaching, and instruction, because they do not create efficient movements or good skiers. The old outdated traditional systems are based on what skiers did 50 years ago or more, when wood skis were still around. They have not modernized or stayed current.

[@skiwhh]

Jonathan Owen My boots are 150 flex (that is a stiff race flex) I weigh 145 pounds. It's not how much you weigh or how big you are that should determine boot flex. It's how well you can tip and flex your legs. Pressure on the skis ultimately is not about pushing your weight around, it's about when and where you put your weight, (hips) with balance over the boots.

[@skiwhh]

Sorry, but BASI is 20 years behind the times. I use a 150 flex boot, I weigh 143. I'm 69 years old. It's not about the stiffness, you should not bend plastic to ski well, you should use the boot for support. If it is too soft you have no support.

[@neilmengel971]

What is the e mail address to read the plans to make my slant board?

[@skiwhh]

My instructional system is the only system of it's kind. It is 180 degrees off and different from any traditional old style system, BASII is one of those old style systems.

[@FatherGorgony]

Thank you very much. I used extension for more than 50 years. You open my eyes. It is real fun, but mussels can't stand it,😢

[@skiwhh]

At first, your timing may be off, until you practice the flexing and ski with it more often you might have some new muscles you have never used that will complain. After you refine your movements you will be using less energy.

[@paranoidandroid77]

This is great

[@KenpoOjoko]

Harald, you taught me a lot about skiing, and I really appreciate it. But, I have a suggestion: I see your point of not moving up and down, but your demonstration may not be clear enough to general public. You are an expert skier and, probably because of it, I feel your up and down movement is not pronounced enough. I would suggest that you use a real intermediate skier who believes up and down is the key to good skiing to demonstrate it.

[@alfeovictor]

okay, i need some clarification, should weight be on the inside or outside ski?

[@skiwhh]

Most of your weight should be on the outside ski during the arc. Flexing at the end of the arc transfers weight to the inside ski, but it doesn't stay on the inside, it immediately transitions to the new outside ski.

[@alfeovictor]

Thanks Harold! I recently moved to Washington from California and have picked up skiing. Your videos have definitely helped me progress a lot faster than I would have without them, thank you!

[@skiwhh]

Watch for which foot is lifted in the demonstrations.

[@multikelly6]

i am still having a hard time gripping the snow

[@skiwhh]

This is usually because your boot alignment is not optimized or corrected, visit my web site and read about alignment or in my first book, "Anyone can be an Expert Skier"!