HOW TO INCREASE YOUR EDGE ANGLE | 4 Skiing Tips from a Pro

[@14anjuli]

Woooowwww excellent explanation i love this Channel.

[@CarvSki]

We are stoked you are loving the content and hope you love all the fresh videos we have coming up. Have an awesome ski season!

[@gregh3248]

LOVE watching Tomas Mical. He is the REAL DEAL. I have been skiing for over 50 years. I skied competitively in the 1970's and 80's. I would like to ski with him.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Greg, For us it has been awesome to ski with Tomas and share his wealth of skiing knowledge with the online ski community. Tomas works up at Sölden for Snowlines Ski School so if you make it out to Sölden you might catch him on the mountain or even be able to book him for a lesson!

[@RogerDiotte]

Skiing ROCKS! Look at the view you get at anywhere you ski...its paradise on any hill, mountain etc...Just SKI!

[@CarvSki]

You got that right Roger! Not much beats a good day skiing. Have an awesome winter and get out there as much as you can.

[@regularnimnule9715]

Tip 2 - MASSIVE eye opener!! Thank you.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! We are very happy to hear that you've gone out, tested the tips and found them useful. Stay posted as we have more great content on the way. Have an awesome winter!

[@RogerDiotte]

I agree and super love that feeling when you feel like your skating down the hill...Great style tip and happy it made it to others...Also I always do that lift inside ski thing just so I gain XP Points with my life!

[@CarvSki]

We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the tips given out by Tomas! If you are loving this clip then don't hesitate to check out our most recent video we put live next Friday.

[@Андреич-с4н]

@@CarvSki - as a frmer ice hockey player I shoul report that the skating habits made me no good with skiing. On skates you turn with your upperbody, hockey stick and the head - and this is exactly what one should get rid of in skiing

[@alistairmccann6505]

Enjoying reading some of the know it all comments from other poeple here, however you need to realise that this is a commercial for CARV. Even if you cant learn to carve from a 5 minute KZbin film I still think that these are valid exercises to work on edge angle. I mean i'm open for all ideas and suggestions, just try them and see if they work for you. And I also like it because he has a helmet on unlike some other KZbin'ers. Good film!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for your input Alistair. As we mentioned in previous comments, we are very careful to create these videos so people can find lots of value in the advice, whether or not they use Carv. Have an awesome season!

[@sven31415]

The skating got me. I am an skiing autodidact and I come from Ice skating / inline skating. I tried to explore carving and thought it is pretty much like Ice skating and also tried your exercise myself already. I am pretty excited to see your comment on ice skating on skis now !

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Sven! Skating has been a hotly contested topic in the comments but it seems many viewers like yourself have loved testing it out. Have an awesome season.

[@buildersedge888]

Really enjoyed this video. I'm an old school mogul skier )from the Airborn Eddie Ferguson and Wayne Wong days) trying to relearn the steering technique. I love the comparison to "skating" or "roller blading" you described. Also the exercises you demonstrated are really helpful. In summary, after watching this video, I know what I need to do to be a master carver. I still love to ski bumps but it's time to keep up with the times. Thanks again.

[@erichurd6385]

This is the best ski instruction channel I've come across so far on youtube. Thanks!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks Eric! We appreciate the support, viewers like yourself keep the motivation high to continue filming new videos. Have an awesome season.

[@SnowlinesEu]

Great skiing Tomas! We are proud to have you in Snowlines team!

[@CarvSki]

You guys are lucky to have Tomas! Those turns are hard to beat.

[@SnowlinesEu]

JB91710 How you know it? Do you had a lesson by Tomas?

[@SnowlinesEu]

Carv Yes, we know it!!!

[@jamesdunn9714]

@@SnowlinesEu I see ole JB has been sneaking around again sniping at other's ski videos. He must have deleted his comment.

[@jesperek6402]

With other words, a bit of the hardcore oldschool race skiing style will make you carve better 🍻

[@CarvSki]

That's certainly one way of looking at it. Have a great season Jesper!

[@andreyc.3600]

@Richard Fortier The austrians (good ones) say exactly the same. Awesome.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Scott Schmidt (still arguably the extreme free-skier with the best technique) would agree with Jesper. His earliest models were Thoeni and Stenmark, who wrote the book on technical carving back in the day.

[@tomzeto]

Thanks for this lesson. I'm a hockey player and snowboarder, and always wanted to learn to ski. I hope my skills on skates and board transfer to skis this season at 40+years old.

[@goldencolorado5993]

Great job keeping it very simple !!! Balancing on the outside ski is the key. You did a very good job with your 4 steps. Important to transfer to the new outside ski early before steering. - Larry (Vail Ski School - Colorado)

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Larry 👍 We have a whole bunch more instructional content on the way so please stay posted for this!

[@alexkh7829]

Very good video. Author speaks easy about difficult things. Exercises are useful to start curving. Thanks for good mood and perfect sunny winter views:) Best regards from Russia!

[@CarvSki]

Hello Alex, We are stoked to hear that you enjoyed the clip and found Tomas's tips useful! Have a great season ripping up the slopes.

[@JedBullet]

awesome mate. wish my instructors had told me this back in the day

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback, Tomas certainly knows more than most when it comes to technical skiing so we are happy to hear you are loving his content! ⛷️

[@ER_aka_RAM]

As an avid snowboarder/skater/surfer.... I have this mentality that I could do this! Maybe I’m wrong, but I’m super envious and looking forward to incorporating skiing 🤞🏽

[@CarvSki]

Like many sports, skiing is not as easy as it looks. However, with your background as a skater, surfer and snowboarder, we would imagine that a few fundamentals will cross over and you shouldn't have any issues picking it up quickly!

[@ER_aka_RAM]

@@CarvSki Much thanx! I was envious of friends of mine in Kirkwood and that was years ago, but my 8 year old daughter just started last month in Heavenly, so now she’s got the ‘bug’. Planning on taking the 3 year old on the snow with us for some Spring sessions. I figured transitioning to skis would be beneficial to help them progress as well. I’m going on that ‘Think it, Feel it, Do it’ motto, so wish me luck as I’ll be keeping in tune to Carv to absorb what I can! 🤙🏽

[@fumingchang3247]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. You gave us such an eye-popping show. I'll try it a week indoor before I go to the ski resort. :)

[@CarvSki]

No problems at all John, We are very happy to hear you enjoyed the clip! Good luck improving your technique and enjoy the ride ⛷️

[@-syphec-3600]

I’m a speed skater and skating really helps with skiing! I was able to fly down black diamonds on my 3rd day skiing. If your a skater, try skiing. It’s really fun

[@CarvSki]

It's awesome to hear that sort of progression! If only this sort of progression would would work the other way around for skiers going ice skating for the first time. Keep up the good work on skis!

[@keirfarnum6811]

-Syphec - It works the opposite way too. I ski raced and skateboarded for a number of years, and when I finally tried ice skating it was easy! I was able to skate like a hockey player immediately and was doing hockey stops right off the bat. All without falling a single time. One of the best ways to learn to carve on skis though is to do exaggerated, counter-rotated tuck turns. Basically you exaggerate pointing the tucked poles away from the direction of the turn. It forces people to allow the skis to roll into the carve without excess up and down movement and teaches people to keep both skis on the snow.

[@sammora470]

Sure bud 3 days and ur skiing a black definitely, maybe slid down it but skiing it after 3 days I dont think so.

[@VicenteM]

Excellent video, excellente explanation and excellent speech. The best English I've ever heard.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! We are very happy to hear that you found this clip useful. Stay posted as there is more content incoming. Have an awesome season!

[@ttmallard]

A reaction, down unweighting is a faster edge change to a weighted carve vs up, it initiates the turn sooner, best diff on the steep, ymmv.

[@AlpineMeister]

It also leaves your body more compressed and not as strong nor as strong an edge angle. The longer the leg early in a turn the greater edge a angle you'll achieve.

[@ttmallard]

@@AlpineMeister That's true, both tools are needed for terrain, was reacting to this vid where extension was too exaggerated for steep.

[@Gottenhimfella]

@@ttmallard Carving on steep slopes is not something I think should be undertaken lightly. I think down-unweighting should be introduced to skiers as a better alternative to jump turning on steeps, but there's a world of difference, on steeps, between a down-unweighted pivot turn (relatively easy and non-threatening) and a down-unweighted edge change between pure carved turns (subtle, tricky and scary, particular in chutes). I think though that this can be prepared for on moderate terrain, where in any case, up-unweighting should (I feel) be discouraged for skiers learning to link carved turns. Skiers who have not discovered down-unweighting can be introduced to the notion of relaxing the thigh muscles as the skis pass underneath on their way to the other side. An imaginary bump might help those having difficulty: they should focus on not pressing their skis onto this bump. This is a minimalist version of down-unweighting, and on groomed slopes, that's all that's needed. If they are also trained to keep their centre of mass travelling uniformly downslope during the whole turn, the edge change will happen automatically as they reintroduce muscle tone, lengthen their skeleton and push their skis away, "out of earshot", (ie behind as well as to the side). Those who have done speed skating get this move down really quickly. Just my 2c

[@ttmallard]

@@Gottenhimfella All ok, my post reacted to the overly unweighted posture that couldn't be carving. So, will say in chutes moving the torso CG to where it's the center of carving next turn is down from a compression, skis are uphill of hips, the ankle roll comes with the knee release & skis stay carving through a turn. To me in steep it's why to do it when they cross the fall line, you let the compression roll your knees to not come off the hill, this continues momentum, it doesn't brake as much, in words ... Ymmv, cheers!

[@dasalpengluhen1747]

A late comment, I‘m afraid 😉 A great result of these exercises also is: the skier realizes that it is much more easy to start the turn from bottom upwards AND not by moving the hip inside AND create angulation with an upright and stable upper body. No one would start a jump forward or to the side with the hips of even knees. The move starts with the ankles.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for sharing! Very insightful ⛷️

[@jackh577]

Das, couldn't agree more. The Biomechanics of skiing is often overlooked and misunderstood. The bodies movements should all initial with the feet and then move up the kinetic chain.

[@shooter7a]

High edge angle skiing is the human version of an inverted pendulum that is programmed to get as close to falling over without actually falling over. You do not move your hips in, you MOVE THE SKIS OUT.

[@driliagor]

Exactly what I finally felt when learning how to carve! Skating! So easy

[@CarvSki]

Good to hear! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Helga.amabile777]

Wohhoo so much fun thank you!

[@juliancousins]

Really like the explanation and the construct of these drills. Thanks very much.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for your feedback Julian, We are very happy to hear that you find these drills helpful! Stay posted for new content and have a great season.

[@chrispydog7251]

Love the skating explanation. Gotta love the big GS carving on perfectly groomed runs! Great video!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you enjoyed it! We were very lucky to get such amazing conditions on this day. There is much more content on the way this season so stay posted for new posts weekly. We hope you make it on the slopes this winter and have a great winter ⛷️

[@alfredpennyworth7631]

The first Szene when you are carving is crazy👌🏼

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Alfred. Tomas certainly doesn't leave anything behind when it comes to ripping up the groomers. Glad you like the content!

[@sammora470]

@@michaelrebol5767 lol but I am gonna be honest I am far from perfect but for someone of his caliber he shouldnt be swaying his hands as much. Especially during the drills cos otherwise people pick up on that too.

[@jurgenkogel9823]

splendor of nature Thank You PAL All The Best!

[@CarvSki]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Excellent tutorial!!! I'm a big fan of yours already!!!!!!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Fernando, Tomas certainly is awesome to watch and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ski technique!

[@hartzland7658]

One of the best fluid styles I have seen!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback, We are happy to hear you are loving the content! Have a great winter.

[@HappyTv_19]

I think I am in love with ur skiing Classes

[@dmitriyyankovskiy8196]

These tips are very nice!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you like them Dmitriy! We hope they are useful next time you are out on the slopes ⛷

[@stickom]

amazing, yes i (58Y) can ice skate and I tried on Big Bear christmas brake 22' one day skiing and ...IT WORKs!!!! (first time on skiiiiiii...)

[@Soliloquy1972]

Brilliant explanation! Thank you!

[@CarvSki]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and good luck putting these tips into practice next time you hit the slopes!

[@magelan3]

Nice, simple and very clear!!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Magalan! We hope you find the tips useful next time you are out carving it up.

[@magelan3]

@@CarvSki The majestic sensation of flying on the edges with smooth long turns is like immersion in nature's poetry...!!

[@danijelstolfa3654]

Just imagine skating, i tested on snow and workig. thanks Tomas

[@CarvSki]

This is awesome to hear Danijel! All the more motivation for us to keep filming more content for you. Have a great season.

[@merimerica446]

Thanks,once again,guys use this tips and no fear,

[@CarvSki]

No problems! We have more awesome content on the way so stay posted for some of our new content and have a great season.

[@thomasgahler2532]

Amazing video!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you think so Thomas! Thanks for watching ⛷

[@jamesdunn9714]

Subscribed! I find your videos quite knowledgeable and well presented.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks James, We are happy to hear that you have been enjoying the content and that you have subscribed! We have more insightful videos on the way so enjoy the journey!

[@Omer51313]

Much clear instructions, thank you so much 👌

[@fl4shm3]

Really GREAT.... just needed that.!!.... high five for the channel ;)

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback about our channel! We love to hear that our content is helping skiers all over the world as it keeps us more motivated then ever to keep the good content rolling. Stay posted for new videos soon. 🎿

[@Snow0255]

Love them technoalpin fan guns they make awesome snow. (Lost Valley snowmaking manager)

[@CarvSki]

Haha, Sölden certainly has a solid fleet of snowmaking machines! On this particular day, we were lucky to have a fresh top-up of natural snow from a few days before!

[@Snow0255]

@@CarvSki nice

[@trepwn]

@@Snow0255 Thanks for helping to keep the mountains snowy for all of us!

[@Mann272]

Lost valley auburn maine? I go there a lot.

[@Snow0255]

@@Mann272 yup the very same. I run snowmaking at night.

[@strigopaido]

this help me to carve thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@CarvSki]

No problems! We are glad to hear that this clip was helpful.

[@fernandofioravanti1931]

Gracias!! Muy buena explicacion!! Muy simple y facil de entender!!!

[@CarvSki]

Gracias Fernando! 🎿

[@malcolmh5736]

Great vid thanks! 🙏

[@CarvSki]

No problem Malcolm 👍

[@riccapatrol]

Carve on Thomas! Rightttt O!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you love the Carving Michael. Stay posted for more! ⛷️⛷️⛷️

[@ghosar]

Very good explanation. Thx a lot

[@CarvSki]

No Problems Ron, Now it's time to get out there and test it out! Have a great ski season.

[@ghosar]

@@CarvSki Have fun. 2 1/2 Weeks to Obertauern (AT)

[@ОлегМ-э5х]

Thery good.лучший коммент для начинающих.все чётко и по существу.без всякой пурги .

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback @Олег Спасибо ⛷️⛷️

[@Eeagli]

I thought this was a great video. It's one of the best videos I've seen on carving with some unusual tips that I haven't heard before. I particularly the last one, where you ski on just the outside ski. I think this is a really good exercise, although you make it look easy the video :)

[@CarvSki]

Wow, thank you for the great feedback! We hope that the tips are helpful in helping you become a better skier. ⛷⛷

[@ardenpowers7730]

Great simplification ! Skiers need to feel and see their progress during the execution of these exercises. It would be great to see ones progress thru a ski buddies cell phone video in order to capture a visual of what is really happening. Thanks for sharing XD

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching Arden, We're glad that you found these tips useful!

[@MrBdoleagle]

great video!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks Leo, We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the clip!

[@thomasbouchard5711]

Nice tips👍💪⛷❄️. I love your jacket😀

[@paolobenedicti1319]

Very good !

[@chriscowan6630]

excellent review appreciate the four steps thank you

[@CarvSki]

No problems Chris, We are happy to hear that these tips were useful to you and hope that you get the chance to test them out next season.

[@butler64]

good Info Thanks. my biggest worrie is Stoping.once I get going Im worried I can't stop fast enough

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! Stopping is certainly something to work on if you are not 100% confident. Make sure you start slow and build your way up progressively!

[@mcmurph101]

I like the skating drill, it also forces you to stick to the fall line.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for your input Mark. From the comments, it seems that the skating drill is a hot topic. Different drills work for different skiers so we are happy to hear that skating works well for you! We have you have a great season.

[@patfish3291]

so funny! :D ... my advice: if you are not an absolute beginner try to listen to your ski and don't think too much on multiple things you should do (it will not work! ). The ski tells you how he want to be driven ;-) ... every ski is slightly different ... some love more pressure on the tip, when you enter a turn, some love more energy on the back when you finish a turn and some loves it somewhere in between :-D ... so don't think too much and start to feel your ski.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for your input Patrick, You present a very interesting perspective! Our intention for this video was simply to present a few different drills/tips to help increase your edge angles for those who want to focus on this. Have a great season!

[@jusgibs]

Patrick proier, best advice I’ve heard.

[@skierpage]

But you have two skis! The hardest thing in skiing is the contortions required to be on the inside edge of the outside ski in the new turn. It's like no other sport. Without instruction you're just going to use your ass and thighs to swing the tails of your skis to make a turn. Moving out of that is hard! The trick is to know which one or two things to think about *for you*.

[@denisplatonov280]

Спасибо тебе Томас за отличную обучалку! 🔥

[@rich8304]

Medium turn sequence :Tilt the inside leg first , ( feel the stretch at the llium and femer joint ).seconded, Feel for pressure on the outside foot (in the arch between the big toe and the heel ) (wait )and the body will configure to the balance needed to perform the desired turn shape,repeat till reach the chair .Try it on easy, then intermediate, then everywhere,

[@FedericoTesta1]

Good tips. I never thought about the skating one.

[@CarvSki]

Federico Testa thanks!

[@Jakob_Nybo]

Tomas, thanks for nice videos and good instructions ;-) Jakob

[@CarvSki]

We are very happy to hear that you are loving the video and tips Jacob. We've just filmed a more recent clip with Tomas so if you are interested then head on over to this clip to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXPg5RqicuZfdU Have an awesome winter!

[@TheBossnessMonster]

this guy is good!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@0leandr1]

FYI. skating is just opposite to rollerskating - edges work differently. On skis it's like skating.

[@florianredecsy4997]

I guess he is talking about inline skating and not rollerskating ( with 2 by 2 wheels). Inline skating (4wheels in a row) is like ice skating... And like skiing...

[@0leandr1]

@@florianredecsy4997 As I said: edge in inline skating works just the opposite to skating edge. I am skier and also play ice and inline hockey.

[@markopolic9964]

@@florianredecsy4997 inline skating is exact opposite to ice skating( your entire body is doing completely different things). Ice skating works/feels similar to skiing

[@florianredecsy4997]

@@markopolic9964 @AndRand I guess you have to show me a video of how inline skating should be different than ice skating. I incidentally stopped occasionally sideways like in ice hockey at the first days inline training after a long winter which is to the high friction of the wheels not a good idea... Maybe we are just talking about different stuff, but I just don't know why it should be any different... You have to keep balance on basically the same device... Just four circles in a row instead of one metal edge

[@florianredecsy4997]

@@0leandr1 see above

[@palampurdeyar3382]

Your tips verry helpfull

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Sunil 👍 Don't hesitate to check out some of the other ski tips videos on our channel! ⛷️

[@Mo.Kisho0]

Thank you for your accurate information, followers from Egypt #Ski_Egypt

[@CarvSki]

No problems! It's awesome to hear we have people in Egypt checking out our skiing video from Sölden Austria. We have new content on the way so stay posted.

[@zebulon824]

Very nice and very nice Station

[@CarvSki]

Glad you are loving the content! Stay posted for more and have an awesome ski season.

[@thusharikirkhouse-smith9193]

Thank you Thomas! I'll take on those extra tips for my carving that I'm trying to get into. =o)

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback, We hope the tips are useful when you put them into practice on snow!

[@jazz19101]

Brilliant! How far apart do you think your skis should be?

[@CarvSki]

Hey David, I would recommend you head over to Kalin's clip here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIiul4GjlNGZos0 But it looks like you have beaten us to it and already found the answer!

[@jazz19101]

@@CarvSki LOL Sorry I am always looking for a second opinion and sometimes I just forget who and what I asked. I'll take better notes :).

[@jackh577]

Most good skiers keep their feet fairly close. pretty much the distance apart if you were just standing naturally, and even closer in carved turns.

[@antonroux6737]

@@jackh577 agree with the first part but not the second part - if they're too close they can't operate independently which they need to be able to for carved turns

[@jackh577]

@@antonroux6737 That prohibits them from operating independently, if too close?

[@albertorudi5168]

Perfect and appropriate instructions, clear examples, best skills. But, let suggest, if you'd have kept off your mirror mask, you' d increase your emphaty with learners. Could be significant. Up to you. Cheers

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Alberto about the tips and examples! This day was particularly sunny making it difficult to film face to camera with the glare of the sun. We will keep this in mind though for future clips. Have a great winter.

[@edmccaffrey1]

the key is a quiet upper body, especially the arms and head, look closely at how quiet, and no head movement.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the input Ed. Tomas sure did a good job of demonstrating this. Have an awesome season!

[@RogerDiotte]

Dressage riders could bonus as new learners to skiing....they HAVE to have quiet bodies while riding!

[@jackh577]

Many beginners have a misconception about quiet upper body movement. While there should never be any gross upper body movements, there needs to be a rotation of the hips and upper body to create a counter acting position, and also flex from the hips side to side to stay in a counter balanced position.

[@faze_fe4r.x910]

Hello @carv, just wondered where it is you were skiing? Loved the video by the way, it was very helpful 👍

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for your comment! We are happy to hear that you found this clip useful. This clip was filmed in beautiful Sölden, Austria. Have a great winter.

[@faze_fe4r.x910]

Thank you, I hope you also have a great winter

[@cspoon0460]

Scrolled through the comment section for so long to find this... it looks amazing and super fun to ski

[@Nika-bf5gw]

Perfect 👌

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Nicka, Have an awesome skiing season!

[@AlpineMeister]

Like the skating analogy. Are you convinced that jumping side to side with your feet is the answer. How about quite feet and move the body over the skis.....same result better coordination higher edge angles. Yes tipping a ski is the most important part of a ski technique. Remember the ski trainer that had a platform on arched chrome rails and elastics each side. You could keep your upper body centered and drive your legs hard left hard right and the elastics would recoil the platform back to the center. I want you to do exactly the opposite body moves over feet proactive the end result is that the body looks quite.

[@CarvSki]

Glad you like the skating analogy ⛷️ As for jumping over your skis, we definitely recommend giving it a go as it give a great sensation in your boot for you to apply when actually skiing. Test it out, see what you think and have a great ski season!

[@AlpineMeister]

Good warm up but some day I'm going to build a simple home trainer that is exactly the opposite of the ski trainer we first saw in 1970 Platform arched rails elastics snapping the platform back to the top center. I sincerely feel that a ski turn is 80 % body over skis rather than 80% feet moving under body. I want to promote quiet feet not feet legs ankles that jump but push. A small coordinated push from both feet and the skier gets tall and the upper body launches over the skis based on how hard you want to tip your skis for the next second and a half.

[@kenrehill8775]

I’m lying in bed in Ponte Di legno right now, hoping I look something like this in a couple of hours.

[@CarvSki]

Ken Rehill same for us in Innsbruck! 🤣

[@kenrehill8775]

Carv I suffered new boots syndrome, I spent all day being crap, after an hour of good work.

[@CarvSki]

Ken Rehill happens to the best of us. You have to master those plastic beasts and ski them into submission (or get them refit 😂)

[@kenrehill8775]

I also need to get up earlier and get onto the prepared pistes, carving in crud when you’re tired isn’t good.

[@kenrehill8775]

So this Saturday I’m in baquiera beret, hoping for better results.

[@lynnmiller5940]

I am a good skier but 70 years old. I have been working on trying to get more edge angle for years, but don't think my body is strong and/or flexible enough to do so. Do you find this to be the case with older skiers? I do, however, notice I ski better when I just use the one leg drill-but still not a great deal of edge angle.

[@user-db8kt8ti4c]

Awesome 🎉

[@CarvSki]

Thanks Linda, Stay posted for new content!

[@istvanzaza8065]

Í'd use carving edge angle application on my smart phone. Pls provide more about. Thanks.

[@CarvSki]

Hi István! Tom is using Carv's edge angle monitor mode. Here is an additional video showing what it does and how it works in practice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJyWnJhtlNmqrdk Take a look at our website if you're after any further information about getting your own set of Carv getcarv.com/ Thanks for watching ⛷

[@Qian1980]

I also do the jump drill in soccer training.

[@CarvSki]

Nice, Soccer and skiing training combined! Have an awesome winter.

[@StGlaciers]

Thanks! Is this @ Solden?

[@CarvSki]

No problems! Yes, this video was shot up at Sölden in December. Have a great season.

[@adrianwells769]

Thanks for this attractive segment. I find carving uses a lot of energy as I've all my weight on the downhill leg; looking around the piste I wonder if more advanced skiers are managing to even up the weight between both legs even as they are carving fast and tight. What do you think, is this possible?

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for reaching out Adrian, The 'how much pressure' topic is a tough one, as top skiers from different associations all have slightly differing strategies. However, if you find that you are using too much energy, there could be something else holding you back. We have a video coming up about smooth effortless skiing later in the season. Stay posted for this as there will be some useful take-home tips for you. Have a great winter! ⛷️

[@adrianwells769]

@@CarvSki Thanks

[@shooter7a]

Adrian, The secret is inside leg shortening. Modern FIS races are pulling 4-5 Gs in GS turns. You think even they can do that with their DH leg bent much? NO. Their DH legs are barely bent. It is like the last 3-4" of a squat where the legs are nearly straight and very strong. To do this, you shorten the inside leg by driving your inside knee UP. This then tilts your whole body over, and gives higher edge angles, higher loads, and a stronger position to handle the high loads, all at once. Watch Deb Armstrong's vids about this.... If you are having a hard time handling the loads, it is because your body is not in a strong position. You probably have too much bend in your lower leg.

[@richstevens5727]

Question...i feel i am stuck and unsure how to advance. While carving the large majority of my pressure has always been outside ski but mostly inner ball of foot and strong heel for digging in which sometimes kicks out the tails. Ive learned to control this very well. My fear is and has always been the pressure and contact of the inside ski...primarily the outside edge of inside ski. This fear makes me not only have a wider stance than i should but i also feel as if i should be doing more with my inside ski as far as pressure, control, etc. Any tips on how to correct or advance from here? I love skiing and want so much to fire down as fast as i can but i feel as though my form breaks down the harder I try. Feet too wide, angle too straight up, and forcing turns almost as if im doing a "controlled hockey stop" to turn. Thank you in advance and for the great videos! 👍

[@teddyzamba1396]

In order to gain confidence on using both of your skis to carve the turn you will have to experiment with the turn; using a stem christie approach, so unweighting the skis and transitioning on the outside ski into the next turn will have you gaining muscle memory on how to bring the inside ski into the turn. So, the drill I am expressing will help you to be conscious of both skis and applying pressure into the turn and carving both skis. Slow things down and go from the traverse position to the stem christie; and this will be like slow motion, so be sure body position is centered over the skis and arms are forward and relaxed. Doing this drill on a green or blue slope that is properly groomed will accelerate your learning. Additionally, skiing with a skier with good form and following or shadowing the turns can be helpful for the visualization process. zoom zoom....

[@richstevens5727]

@@teddyzamba1396 thank for the detailed explanation! I was attempting to slow things down today while practicing some but conditions were not favorable for this unfortunately. Unusually warm in southwestern Pennsylvania here in the states at Seven Springs Resort. Looking forward to better days ahead! Shadowing is difficult because the only friends I can get to go with me are all snowboarders. I will find one if I can. Thanks again! Zoom zoom

[@Андреич-с4н]

I can easily perform all your drills for outside leg. But what to do with the inside one?

[@CarvSki]

Hi there, Tip 2 of the following video has a great lesson about how to use your inside leg! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXyZhHZ3iauJosk Thanks for watching, we hope this helps 👌

[@abidnazir8143]

Nice sir

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! Stay posted, as we have more awesome skiing content on the way. ⛷️⛷️⛷️

[@drmarcmicucci]

How much weight should be on the outside ski and how much weight should be on the inside ski when carving a turn? Thanks!

[@aquaticfan2174]

this reminds me of when my ski came of in a heavy session... 🤣

[@CarvSki]

Make sure those bindings are set up right! We don't want any pre-releasing 😅

[@justyolivieri5807]

The most accurate tip is the last frase. The rest is more of the same. For a "given turn" carving ski should have an edge angle directly proportional to the "punctual velocity", or you would have to start compensating…..Good skier, do. A little "vertical" for my liking...

[@CarvSki]

Skiing certainly is a game Justy! We hope you enjoyed the skiing in this clip and that you have a great winter.

[@stevesmith3890]

You must be PSIA. Punctual velocity? More meaningless made up jargon. I even googled it. Nothing. How many students would have a clue what it means? None. Just made up to appear superior.

[@justyolivieri5807]

@@stevesmith3890 Sorry if it is too complicated for your preparation. Tangential speed, momentum, are the same as punctual velocity while turning. I'm not PSIA. Im L 5 Argentina. And you are a moron if you think I want to show off with idiots like you.

[@kazunabe5538]

素晴らしい❗行きたいゲレンデ🗻🎿⛄

[@CarvSki]

ありがとうございました！ ビデオが気に入っていただければ幸いです。 良いスキーシーズンをどうぞ❄️

[@arievdspek5869]

Hi, what kind of skis do you use for those bigger carve turns? The normal skis you can hire near the piste are there with a different level of stiffness and with a max radius of 15 meters. When I try to lower my edges with a speed around 50 kmh the skis make really short turnes. Now I am looking around to buy my own skis. I would like to make bigger turnes with very low angles with my speed up to 70 or 80 kmh. Because when I really try to press the skis in the turns, it feels like i have to jump to the other side and make really short turns.

[@CarvSki]

Hello Arie, Tomas is skiing on a Head i.Speed Pro in a 180cm! From the sounds of it, it looks like you are seeking a ski with a longer turning radius. Do some research online and keep in mind that another good way to find out the right ski for you is to go to on-snow demo days so that you can test out all the different skis on the market. I hope this helps and that you find the ski that's right for you!

[@jackh577]

at 3:30 he failed to mention something that is a critical component of a carved turn. Big carved turn are the result of your skies being at high edge angles. Turns all start at the feet. To initiate the edge change at the start of the turn, the skiers needs to focus on not just lifting the ski, but then most importantly tipping that foot toward the Little Toe Edge. Then continue to tip both skies more and more.

[@mgronda410]

I really wish what you are explaining would be something easy to achieve. Sadly, I have heard so much emphasis putting weight on the outside edge that my inside ski is too passive and almost doesn’t even carve. In fact, many times when I stop to review what my track looks like, I see one track from the outside ski. I try so hard to correct this, but am struggling. This cost me when trying to ski deep powder or in moguls. Here is my eureka moment: Edge similarity! Yes, no one taught me edge similarity. I even took an all day lesson at Beaver Creek. He refreshed me on tings with carving, but never corrected me on my outside ski leading in front of my inside ski. Yes, I carved fairly well, even at high speeds. But it was lacking, the edge similarity thing. I work on this since I learned this last year, but it is an absolute struggle that wants to make me cry - I have such a passion for this sport. I long to improve but have been stagnated for several years. Sadly, I try to find something that will help me overcome my strongly entrenched habits, but to no avail have I found success. I envy all of you who can carve effectively at higher edge angles on steeper terrain. This is something that I have been longing to achieve.

[@rickferrier3496]

Thank you for this great video I am looking to buy a new pair of skis and would like to know what skis you are skiing on ? I am 172 cm tall and 77kgs what would you recommend I am confident in my ability to carve turns but need new skis.

[@thoreniechziol617]

He's on the Head WorldCup Rebels I Speed Pro, probably about 180cm. Normally you drive GiantSlalom Skis somewhere around your height but if you are really advanced you good for even more like 175 to 180 if you really wanna ski high angles and big turns.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for clarifying Thore! Just to confirm, Tomas is skiing on a 180cm Head WorldCup Rebels I.Speed Pro.

[@tomazvidmar]

Hi! Good video. Haw you measure angle?

[@CarvSki]

Tomaž Vidmar hey, we use a ski device called Carv which tells you your ski data in real time- and much more. Head to getcarv.com to see more

[@nachnamevorname5917]

Hello, I am preparing the edges of my skis myself. Usually - from the old days - I would make them a 1°/87° angle. Does that fit as well for carving skis? How does angle of edge preparation affect carving style?

[@CarvSki]

Hey there, The edge angle of your skis is a personal preference with most skiers opting to tune their edges at 1/87 or 88 degrees. The difference between the two will be most noticeable when skiing on ice and is linked too how early your edge will engage! Thanks, Carv team

[@nachnamevorname5917]

@@CarvSki ... how early and how fierce, right? And how much pressure = speed the ski will take before it starts to slide to the side, right?

[@maxdewardener7791]

My name is Max de Wardener and I am a 50 year member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America. I am a level 3 member and have never heard of a level 4 member. Perhaps that comes from a European group. The next level after level 3 with PSIA is Examiner. The finest training and ski schools in America are PSIA. I am one very proud member!!

[@CarvSki]

Hello Max, Sounds like you've got a great deal of on-snow experience under your belt! As you probably are aware, there are many other ski instructor associations around the world, all of these have different levelling systems. Some of which have a level 4 as the highest cert, e.g. the Canadian CSIA Level 4. We wish you all the best this upcoming season!

[@laricag1]

When turning to the left or right, does the inside leg go slightly forward by about 10 centimeters or is this wrong and the legs should be parallel all the time

[@KRZ-786]

Hello, which skis are you using and what is the length of the skis compared to your height? Thanks

[@benjaminturner2197]

I understand carving and can lay down two clean lines in the snow. However I still find the edging/angulation of the inside/uphill ski feels quite alien to me still. May be it is a lack of trust in my abilities. My question is - what is the approximate weight distribution should I be trying to achieve between my skis in the middle of the turn? 50/50? 60/40......It took me a long time to stop lifting my inside ski as a result of old school racing on planks! Great vid.

[@CarvSki]

Hello Benjamin, The exact amount of weight distribution is a very hotly contested topic of conversation among ski industry professionals. Are you referring the the transition of the turn or the apex? Many racers will tell you to aim for 100% pressure to the outside ski, this is not always possible but in general, skiers should steer clear of pressuring the inside ski too much. Very happy to hear you like the clip! Stay posted as there is more content on the way.

[@todddegiovanni206]

Yep, 100% outside ski or as close to it as you can get

[@reinterpret_cast]

Great video, thanks! When I change my outside leg I feel that the skis come around in front of me and I end up skidding instead of carving the first half of the turn. Do you have any tips for me?

[@jackh577]

You need to focus initially on tipping your ski onto their new edge. This should be initiated by tipping your free unweighted ski/boot toward the little toe edge.

[@KennethDuda]

I have this problem too. I think the answer is two things: 1. patience. Be patient to start the new turn. Focus on getting your weight to the new outside ski (the uphill ski), and then letting your body tip downhill (which is pretty scary). Then angulate your torso back up so you don't fall over. As you ride the new outside ski, it will turn on its own, carving a pure arc. I would do this on a wide, gentle slope (easy blue) without a lot of other skiers around (I sometimes end up traversing pretty far across the slope before I start to turn, and dudes shotgunning down the slope don't like that) 2. anticipation. To get this to work on steeper slopes, you have to really commit to the tip quickly. That means anticipating with the upper body, so as soon as you are ready to switch legs and start turning downhill, you have the edge angle to complete the turn quickly without twisting/skidding and without traversing dozens of meters and picking up too much speed. hope that helps.

[@_N.A.L_]

Probably only lazy has not made a video about it yet, but all such videos are about nothing, it's just a popular topic. To learn how to ski, you need to do a lot with a coach. By the way! This video is awesome!

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the input! Having a coach is obviously an extremely effective way to learn for skiing. For those who are not lucky enough to ski over 20 days a year, these clips about improving technique are great for keeping 'your head in the game' while off snow. Glad you are loving the content and hope you have an awesome season!

[@kowioutdoortv]

Looking at different tutorials my impression is that in carving much more weight distribution is to the back, not central or front but back of the skis, looks like skiers almost sit on the heels, so the movement is like we are sitting, otherwise to achieve high edge angle is not possible, is my feeling, observation correct?

[@BzAdt]

Ah, those wide-open, above-the-treeline European groomers! So fabulous! (Did he actually say where this is?)

[@panchristo76]

Yes he said. Soelden, Austria

[@CarvSki]

Yep, this was filmed in beautiful Sölden, Austria. The conditions were certainly hard to beat on this day!

[@Sophia-ox7tx]

The snow in Europe is very good this year, but not every year.

[@fips806]

Which ski you are driving? Length? Thanks