How to Ski | 5 Drills to Improve Your Skiing

In this tutorial, we teach you a few key concepts in skiing such as angulation, rotational separation and how different turn shapes affect your skiing. We also show how I was a skier that could ski some gnarly stuff but my technique was far from optimal like most skiers are that has not gotten any training. I then go on to show what drills that helped me understand how to ski better about a decade ago.
What is in this how-to ski tutorial:
00:00 Intro
02:31 Ski terminology
05:28 Lifting the inside ski
07:57 Ski pole drag
09:13 Javelin turns
10:39 Short turns
12:42 Short turns over a ridge
13:22 J-Turns
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[@StompItTutorials]

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[@Error-33]

your camera and video quality and skiing skills are great btw.

[@Error-33]

i have such good grammar btw lmao

[@Randyg.3]

Hahaha “me and the canada skiier had a little disagreement on terms” Him: **SMALL** disagreement 🤣

[@AndersTherkelsen]

"With a fair bit of speed" - I heard _"with a fabulous speed"_

[@sarastevens040285]

Me too, I'm totally going to implement that terminology when I hit the slopes in a couple of weeks 😂

[@h4pee]

I really love how this channel has evolved in these past few years. Best of the best skiing tutorial channels out there.

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you very much :)

[@anamkhan7952]

h4pe fang

[@leoleosen3261]

100% agree

[@stacieberg1402]

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[@Cathryndechow]

“Stay playful” love that advice 💕

[@judah-fbfirstbank4923]

Mad props to the cameraman! I also loved the steez at the end Jens!

[@roryedwards2811]

Judeb0y 😉

[@keystoneprepper]

Love the smooth jazz background

[@albertdacon1530]

Best skiing tutorial channel ever!!

[@andrewholtan3286]

This guy is great. Love his delivery and he does a really nice job showing the skill he is demonstrating

[@duckenthusiastic2932]

This is probably the best skiing lesson channel , he gets right into the point , the basic , the mistakes , and the corrections. You are the best , keep it up

[@Kehmsmith1]

I have practiced this over the season and its really helped my skiing. I am an intermediate skier and found the ski lift exercise really highlighted my weaknesses and also the pole exercise was great. I'm still working on the other exercises. I was always the last one down the slope as I kept practicing these things as it made my skiing feel so much more in control (and more fun).

[@joecain5021]

G narly is the only way

[@weewingwong8961]

I wanna see more of his old clips! That was cool seeing his progress

[@StompItTutorials]

Maybe I will repost some old videos :)

[@FlimFlamvanHam]

This should certainly appeal to my teenaged daughter (a great instructor can get the attention of any age). I'm an instructor and she loves skiing with me but doesn't listen to me when I try to get her to slow down and work on technique with drills. Also, that piece of video of you when you were 18 (?) lining up for then dropping that feature is a great example of zee shitzen technique, ya. Well done. Good on you for pursuing doing it right. So many folks buy new skis rather than spending the cash on what would influence their experience to a much greater extent: instruction.

[@grantharper6409]

Love how chilled this dude is… great video

[@alround5339]

Paraglider behind,doing his stuff...Top video as always.

[@JorgeFerreira-cd9dr]

Every exercise seemed attainable, until 14:55, when all of the sudden it got to a whole different level. I watched the following 10 seconds on repeat, some 20 times. So sweet!

[@StompItTutorials]

Haha thanks Jorge! :P I just got a bit carried away!

[@toddfarmer1165]

I watched those tricks over again several times also. He makes it look effortless.

[@DanielChanVirtualMagician]

Can you teach that please? Thanks.

[@gspice71]

Great editing, advice and visuals! Thank you so much 😊

[@gregorydavid5894]

It's a shame there are people stupid enough to give thumbs down. To me I only have regret that there some aspects of skiing not in my wheel house, not contempt. Great job Jens!

[@lovingreno8650]

I love your professionalism with that little sprinkle of you and your "big ass C turn" lingo and tricks at the end. Hahaha. Thanks so much for this amazing content you're churning out because it's feeding my ski addiction hahaha. Please stay rad!

[@Bitethecurb]

your tutorials are great, i've learned so much from them!

[@sonytoprano9880]

the final long shot is amazing, well done!

[@cheng1977]

Very clear explanation of concepts and demonstration. Looking forward to more of your clips. Thank you .

[@janetkuo]

Thanks for teaching us. Love all of your videos!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lawdawg-wc6oc]

Love the videos. Very inspiring to get you out on the slopes and train to be a better skier!!

[@thilltony3362]

I found your channel and love it. Thank you! I have only skied a few times ever, no instruction, just trying to imitate others going by. It turns out that I was doing all 5 of those exercises yesterday, without even knowing it! Probably not for the right reasons, though: 1. Lift inside ski - First time was because my inside ski caught a rut, so I lifted it, instead of getting drug off balance 2. Dragging poles - because I was scared of losing balance. 3. Javelin turns- sounds crazy, but it was easier to control just the outer ski once it got icy and rutted in the afternoon 4. Short turns - This was the most fun way to keep speed down on steeper sections 5. J turns - This is what I would do when I got going too fast, and needed to reset my run. I have skied 2 days this year. I notice that the more tired I get, the more centered and balanced I ski, and the faster I tend to go. I think it's because I'm too tired to constantly try to burn off speed. I just want to get down the mountain before my legs give out. I plan to ski a lot more this year. I'll be watching all your videos. Thanks again for the help!

[@philliptoone]

Who is this guy (ski god)? He is SO chill. I would love to ski with him. He keeps it fun (like it should be). I spent the day with a fellow ski instructor who critisized me for lack of angulation but couldn't explain to me how to improve. But the ski pole drag exercise (7:54) helped me know what this is supposed to feel like. Thanks! Subscribed and can't seem to get enough of these chill videos.

[@shaitsarfati3554]

Thank you for this video, I am going to see it again and again!

[@prevent08]

You are a great teacher. Thank you for all of the wonderful content.

[@dobbatron]

Imho one of your best lessons - clear agenda, great explanation (love the graphic too!) and demonstrations then a round-up at the end. On my saved list so i can check it in a morning...thanks dude!

[@ErlangS]

Another amazing video, Jens. I find your explanations and tips easy to understand. I can’t wait to go skiing.

[@CooperTee]

Love your videos, the tips actually work

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Another great offering, great presenting style, nice and laid back, top coaching as well. Thank you Jens

[@barxtra679]

I have seen all your vids and they all are great but, FOR ME, This is by far the most useful one.THANK YOU

[@thewatchtowerstudy4511]

One of the best videos I've seen on ski instruction. I love this guy!

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you very much!

[@hunterryan9314]

Love watching your tutorials as I'm learning to ski well as a lifetime snowboarder

[@Markus-Dei]

another great video from you. THANK YOU

[@Prince_Pig]

Awesome, will try all of these in Niseko this New Year 👌🏼

[@re55mm]

What a likable and informative guy. Love ya Jens.

[@kirillstarkov8035]

Best of the best skiing tutorial channels out there. Hope you will come to Verbier one day.

[@vladandronik5711]

Thank you very much for sharing experience. Very helpful!

[@ArtraLife]

thank you for taking the time to do this! it helps a long way! can't wait to try these drills out!!

[@fanofmheahshrhghouldess1428]

Thank you so much for a great tutorial...I'm gonna try the j turns tomorrow! I've been working on skiing backwards after a push off...turning back tho has been primitive at best. Lots to practice tomorrow. Ty again!

[@sarastevens040285]

I've watched a few of these tutorials now and I find them really useful, and your relaxed attitude is inspiring! Can't wait to start correcting some of my technique in a couple of weeks. Will be defo watching this again before that first lift up (outside cue FTW!). Cheers mate.

[@surfmarko]

Love how you keep the videos informative but still have fun without being over the top. Can’t wait to see the revenge of you getting that guy back too!!!

[@SergFilippenko]

Awesome tutorial!! Love the way you do it!!!

[@jannehaapalainen4957]

Great teaching techniques. Very good explanations too. Great job.

[@hawklerfalco9067]

Good teaching, so I know how to practise next time when ski. Hope can improve much better this winter. Thanks again.

[@RichardHaywardMelbourne]

Jumping on my skis in Japan tomorrow. Thanks for the drills, I will do my best to remember at least some.

[@rageagainstmyhatchet]

I've snowboarded for 15 years, worked three seasons, and never once have I skied - you sir, make me want to try skiing. You make it look like it sits in that comfy snowboard pocket of "fun, relaxing and expressive"... Kudos.

[@Ge7Force]

I love your guys tutorials

[@SophiaVUX]

These drills improved my skiing SO MUCH! Especially the hand on the hip! THANK YOU!

[@louiserance9487]

Great tutorial. I am skiing in Austria at the moment and this was a good refresher. And your reminder to have fun was good too after all that’s what’s it’s all about😊

[@huskypup3489]

Super helpful. Thanks for posting

[@MrFreddy9596]

your tutorial videos are the BEST ones ever seen. Great content for the KZbin Community. thank you a lot.

[@socerkeeper13]

Love the music and the vibes. Appreciate the great content!

[@pharmdiesel]

Nice video calm, soothing and educational. I really believe that I learned something just by watching. We shall see. Thank you!

[@areteus98]

Perfect thanks for teaching

[@bitaa9809]

Thank you for all great helpful videos 👍

[@MPfor12C]

Brilliant. I’m skiing next week, & you’re going to be in my pocket reminding me how to ski, and what to practice 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Senza.]

Always love watching your videos my man! Gunna have to hop on one of your camps in the future and record all of it for my channel! Thanks for making such a great content

[@StompItTutorials]

Sounds great Senza. Send me an email at [e-mail] about joining a camp :)

[@lausternn5728]

the most entertaining and helpful drill video I've watched!

[@skiingtips8693]

Drill one is fantastic! I used to get people to do that all the time and it makes a huge difference!

[@andybird6102]

Some of this I was taught 30 years ago but that simply doesn’t matter. Don’t reinvent the wheel, refine it and the message. Keep it up, love the channel

[@Cameron-ue7lu]

Super, super, great attitude and amazing skills - inspired!

[@alexsanchezch]

Thanks man, great video!

[@edinmisimi6204]

Dude,i started skiing last year and i was an idiot but seeing ur videos i feel like a pro skier now love you bro ❤ the best skiier 👑👑❤

[@Nachbo1234]

Very nice! I'll be watching more of your vids.

[@mythiictv3616]

like the tutorials my guy

[@crymeariver546]

I hope everyone here gets a lot better this year!!

[@freeridefried]

I would have needed this 20 years ago. But better late than never. Thanks! My skiing also improved a lot due to doing endurance, weights and core stability training. Am old now and rarely get to ski, but I am better than I ever was. WhenI saw that big mountain clip, could have been me. Did the same mistakes but still went for it. Today, only limited taking risks, too old...

[@danielconnolly8565]

Top class. 👍🏻

[@Lei9hton]

I went skiing this February with school and our instructor never taught us how to parallel I just kinda taught myself how to do it and I actually learned it well and could do it every time it made slopes a lot easier as well as before I found red slopes hard snow plot but with parallel u can just cruise down. Watching this video makes me happy as I feel as if I tough myself well as I was skiing like how you said to in this video😆

[@florisligtelijn]

I learned these drills in the Swiss Ski School and they’ve helped me so much! I'm a very decent slope skier, but I'm just starting out with freestyle skiing, could you do a video on going from slope skier to freestyle skier, and not too easy stuff such as 50-50 on boxes, but more like. How to control long airtime and big heights, and how to balance rails and tubes. Appreciate the high quality tutorials tho, when I'm 18 I really want to join a camp!!!!

[@brooklynwalter6863]

These videos really help me with skiing and helping others learn

[@russellgardiner1615]

Great Video and reminder of technique!

[@lalvarez1990]

As someone who (sadly) can only ski once a year, it's incredibly difficult to remain consistent while also I improve my technique. BUUUT, this video has made it so much easier because it addresses all the things I want to improve and how to do so, so it realy makes me life a lot easier. If you guys are in London give me a shout so I can treat you to a pint. Cheers guys

[@adumbberg]

Good stuff. Thank you!

[@enopio_O]

Very helpful! Great teaching!

[@tanyamishchenko]

great tips! have been skiing on the same slopes the other day:) will be back for the drills!

[@amyxin8829]

This is da best skiing video I’ve ever watched Really awesome and helpful Ur awesome! Thank u soooooooo much. You’ve been sooo helpful to me!! :D

[@lucasvissenberg6511]

If there was any doubt this was the best ski channel, there isn't any more. Jens, sick job you're doing, videos keep getting better and better.

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank yooooou! :) Me and Filmer Red are doing our best!

[@TimTheMusicMan]

Excellent. So much to learn.

[@user-ny2fl9gh2k]

Hello man! Thanks for the cool videos, for the fact that you clearly demonstrate and explain how these tricks are done! Very interesting !

[@lubylou8874]

Wow released on the day I left to go skiing, such great timing! Can’t wait for a great season and let’s hope my skiing becomes as good as his 😂

[@cameronmcleod8456]

You’re technique (or lack of🤣) when you were younger sounds exactly like me currently and this season I want to become a better skier! Video was extremely helpful 🫡

[@timoptic16]

Great video! Thanks for the tips.

[@Etamar-wf2lf]

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing !

[@PelotonBob]

Liked this a lot. ⛷. Still practice J turns every year 😎

[@1000338gregb]

Amazing content ! Thanks a lot !

[@michaelnilsson2023]

I always get a good feeling watching your videos! =)

[@cvn6555]

These are generally great tips. Took lessons many years ago and learned some of these concepts. Keeping the upper body pointing down the fall line is perhaps the most important point- everything else comes from that.

[@gnrendeiro]

Keeping your body facing the down is a great tip but the one I find to be the most important is to do the planting of the pole right before the start of the turn and as vertical and far ahead as possible. Ideally one should be doing a 90º degrees angle between the snow and the pole and at the same time plant the pole right next to the front tip of the ski. This will transfer your weight straight to the tip of the ski and give you the grip and control needed to carve at higher speeds and keep you ski planted in the snow.

[@cvn6555]

@@gnrendeiro Agree that the pole plant sets up the entire turn. Have used longer poles than required for years so that I can initiate the turn earlier.

[@aepan11]

Yens is good at correcting bad skiers! Thank u!

[@ghanimalsuwaidi1707]

Hi I’m from Dubai we have an indoor ski slope and I’m enjoying your videos! Keep up

[@l33t1ee7]

Its summer here in New Zealand... I dont know why, but I watched all of this and found it really informative... just a shame all our snow has gone! Will be back in July when our snow comes. Thanks J!

[@pablozuma1200]

Thank you! Very useful lessons.

[@mimifackler]

WOW, great exhibition on improving one's technique.

[@tonyp.8721]

Really great tutorials! Love Jens’ sense of humor he infuses and makes these fun to watch while learning solid information on technique and form. The best!!

[@StompItTutorials]

Thanks Tony :) We try our best /Jens and Rory (Rory is the one making fun of me as often as he can)

[@andrewburchell4063]

Noice video. I liked all of it. Then the little snap 360 out if the j turn. Tidy !

[@joshvanassche6061]

I have the exact same type of skis he's using in the video! Wow, I didn't realize how playful they are. I'll def gives his tips a try.

[@martinprior2565]

9:22 😂😂 that was so funny man Nice video too👌😍