How to Ski Black Runs

Have you always wanted to try a more difficult run, but worry that your technique isn’t up to scratch? Kimberly Mann is here to show you 3 tips that will help blacks runs feel like blues.
Learning to initiate turns on steeper terrain, keeping your knees soft on bumpy and mougley runs, and understanding turn size and shape are key if you want to become a black, or double black skier.
However, knowing what to do is only half the battle. It’s just as important to get feedback and check that you’re nailing all aspects of your skiing as you up the difficulty.
That’s why Kimberly is using Carv, to get immediate feedback and detailed data about each turn.
With Carv you know objectively how you’re doing at each of these drills, and can see exactly where you need to focus to improve in your next run.
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Drills intro
0:43 Lesson Aim
1:19 Tip 1: Staying balanced on steep slopes
6:27 Tip 2: Skiing Bumps with soft knees
9:22 Tip 3: Staying versatile in varied terrain
12:18 Putting it all together
Filmed: Aspen, CO
Skier: Kimberly Mann
Music License: MB01UYKS2LZEBBE

[@cmdopey]

Best video I have seen for learning how to tackle this type of terrain. Thank you.

[@CarvSki]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rainermuller1686]

sie Talks ans talks ans talks. So far , no one has learned to Ski or mades improvements from talking and explaining

[@FishGalleon]

😂😂

[@mottohorn]

@@rainermuller1686 go back to the lodge and drink another hot chocolate then.

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@rainermuller1686 Best comment! 😂

[@JohnBlaze505]

Or just do what i do! Stumble on a black run by accident and butt slide the whole way down 😅

[@Lolalola.c]

Hey, we use the same technique

[@robertshea5159]

Maybe Carv will develop underwear with sensors.

[@russianbear2]

Ooo so that was you, I was right behind using exact same technique 😂.

[@mariosuperbro1]

I also accidentally ended up on a black run once 😂😂 we both slid on our butts past the very first steep spiral & then just proceeded to bounce down the mountain

[@EetsBack]

That should be an olympic event.

[@gogglebro9421]

Exceptional camera work in the bump skiing segment. Rarely do I find a video that provides a accurate view of a skier’s tactics in moguls like what I see shown here. Bravo.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks 😅

[@MrZebanHai]

That's what I was just telling my buddy. I was surprised when I saw the reflection of the camera man on skis in her visor. That was very smooth footage.

[@cbrooks2767]

Yes! The camera skier did an amazing job - I'm very impressed!

[@Permuh]

There is gyroscopical equipment that will stabilise it for you. It is indeed great camera work, but they have some extra tricks up their sleeves that us plebs without equipment dont have ;)

[@samsno3667]

Really good camera work ; agree. I'm an ex ski instructor. Always speed check... That snow in the bumps in Aspen is far different then here in the northeast; easier to speed check in nice snow.

[@davidbig6356]

Thank you for your instructions. Also, I am impressed by the skiing skill of the person who shot the video. 😀

[@jordanschwartzberg]

Great instructional clip! I live in Switzerland and love skiing out of bounds😉 2 simple tips which have always helped me & many others is related to our body position. 1) Dance position (hips forward) this will automatically shift your weight fwd on your skis, which is critical for skiing the steeps. For those guys who are more comfortable riding a bike with the weight back in the butt, Stop it! You’ll be completely out of control the second it gets steep!. It may work for you on the bunny slopes but definitely not on the steeps! 2) Your shoulders should be facing down the slope in the direction you are skiing. That’s right! Your eyes and shoulders need to be in sync (as 1 unit). This will allow you to weight your downhill ski automatically while your hips drive you around the turn. Focusing on these 2 areas before the snow begins to move beneath your skis, will put you back in the drivers seat, with full control of your legs & skis. Good luck!

[@niezhongyi]

This is the best advice I ever have!

[@samuelele]

Swiss people just know it

[@samsno3667]

remember the pole plant and you'll be facing down hill all the time.

[@annemackenzie7295]

Thank you!!! 😀

[@danaskubic2145]

Great advice, thanks for sharing 😊

[@acf4962]

Love how the bump runs in these videos look awesome! What I usually find are bumps the size of a VW bug with a 2 foot drop on the backside and ice in between.

[@denniscrabtree2170]

Sounds like EXPO on mont Tremblant in Quebec! First time I skied it in 1978 I always had to call out for my partner! Last time I skied it in 1998, UNCHANGED! LOL

[@nisanta-liladevidasi2628]

Exactly what I tought... the black runs I came across seemed much bumpier. I wonder if it just seems easier on screen

[@trackie1957]

I took a bump clinic years ago from Wayne Wong and he really emphasized the importance of the extension in the bumps. Many people try to stay low, but a bent leg has no room to absorb. As shown here, you extend as you move into your next turn, combined with your forward drive Keeps your tips on the snow. Your ski tips engage with the snow and your legs are ready to absorb the terrain. The other key to bumps, at least for me, is to always look two or more bumps ahead so you can ski the path you want instead of just being reacting.

[@lldadb664]

"3 tips that will help blacks runs feel like blues..." I hadn't read that description before watching, but that is almost exactly what I said to myself as I watched her ski. She looks so under control on the double black that it feels like she's on a blue. And perhaps more importantly, I came away with a feeling that I might be able to do the same with an easier black using the tips shared. Well done and thanks!

[@torotom2023]

Sooo funny. Often tourists ask us about the color of runs. My 4yo daughter always answers "white".

[@TAH1712]

The 'Patience turn' is a great name...I'll definitely remember that. A nice production - very informative.

[@chaytonmowrey4844]

Wow! That is a great instructor right there. The way she was calling out her turns on the bumps! "easy AND FUN!"

[@samsno3667]

remember the pole plant ...

[@bunnyfoofoo8393]

Everyone talkin bout her but the cameraman on a different level 😮

[@trackie1957]

Yeah, sort of like admiring Fred Astaire while Ginger Rogers did the same thing, but backwards and in heels.

[@davidbeazer9799]

The retraction pivot slips really helped me years ago! Loved that one!

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Well done! The flex is the key for the bumps!

[@davidlaliberte3759]

Well done. One of the best explanations and demos I’ve seen. It’s great to see correct info that is helpful and not potentially hurt skiers. Thanks Level 3 from Vermont

[@junnanliu43]

I love this one - really appreciate showing the trails and different conditions; really appreciate showing FULL long examples. Most videos that I don’t appreciate explains too much and simply don’t have a good example. Thanks

[@edcotterjr1926]

Great video. Could have used it 50 years ago. I'll show it to my grand kids. Thanks.

[@CarvSki]

It’s never too late to improve!

[@lisnter]

I have fond memories of my dad helping me to pole-plant/unweight in a turn after I'd been skiing for a few years (maybe 10 years old). His preferred method was to yell, "Up. . .Down. . .Up. . .Down" as I skied away. :-) It worked great! I enhanced his initial lessons to ski very forward, over the top of bumps while kicking out the tails a bit and let gravity do most of the work. There's nothing better.

[@darinsmith2458]

Great skiing.. I look forward to applying all these techniques..

[@stevewhiteley9249]

What an excellent ski coach. Thanks.

[@GlennSacks]

Love this video. She is an incredible instructor. A rising star in the ski world for sure. I'm PSIA L2, and I've been teaching 14 years and have been fortunate to have been able to learn from and ski with some great instructors over the years (D team members/ed staff etc.). There's so much positive "personality" here that I also try to use in my own lessons. But she does it better. She is teaching at a very high technical level, but in a very approachable and understandable way. The first thing she does is give you tools to reduce or eliminate fear of more difficult terrain. Nobody learns when they revert to 'OMG' mode. So first give you tools to calm you down and give you a safe zone. Then we can work on technique. She uses 'we' comfortably in a way that makes you feel that she's not telling you what do to, but that 'we' are doing this together. That has a calming effect. I could go on, but I'll stop there. She is top notch. Also, thank you Carv for expanding your instructional videos to include other aspect of the sport beyond the pure carved slalom turn. It is a great turn, but just one piece of the the puzzle.

[@trackie1957]

Carve is probably a very good tool, I’ve not been fortunate enough to try it, but when I find myself on challenging terrain I try to keep my toes relaxed instead of having them try desperately to grip the soles of my boots! It’s a good indicator of tension.

[@spyrosbio]

Excellent video! My wife and I went down our first couple of black diamonds this season, and your words and tips were resonating on our heads the whole time. We even had fun on mogus! Thanks a lot!!!

[@t1mmytiger]

A very well produced and instructed video.

[@michaellujan9440]

Great info in this video... Also, unreal camera work... So smooth!

[@jermstan]

Thanks for putting this together. Something for me to try on my next ski trip

[@tomlovinggood265]

Best video yet for advanced skiing. Thank you!!

[@CarvSki]

You're so welcome!

[@wallacewang80]

That's the most incredible video I've ever seen! The camerawork is absolutely phenomenal.

[@Weerchris]

Great video and loving the scenery!

[@lags7164]

Seeing the Boomerang, I-70, & The Wall run signs brought back so many personal memories of Aspen Highlands from my 1984 to 1994 frequenting when the Maroon Creek Lodge became the lone base lodging option in 1985... that is, until the current monstrosity of a base village unfortunately forever changed the Highlands. The Wall is great. Suzi Q & Moment of Truth are gems, too. Always enjoyed combo'ing The Alps into I-70 as well.

[@PompeyBoy66]

Great coaching. Thank you. Planning to ski this year in Wengen, CH.

[@Motshidi]

It looks so beautiful and harmonious!🤗 Thank you so much!😊😊

[@JEEPIMPACT]

This is a great video. Awesome instruction. THANKS!

[@tshandy1]

Probably the first thing is, people need to get their bodies ready for skiing, certainly skiing harder stuff. The best way to get in shape for skiing is to ski, but for a lot of us, who don't live on the slopes and so we have to book a trip in advance or just grab an odd day on the slopes from time to time, I'd recommend talking to a fitness trainer who understands this sport and what your body will need to be able to do while skiing. After the physical dimension of skiing comes the mental dimension, and an entire book could be written on that.

[@LIFE_ToBeContinued]

I know what it's like to be behind the camera! Top work! Thank you for this. Carv app or not, this is a great ski video.

[@shoes123uk8]

Great explanations! 👍

[@gregjerome1911]

Great instruction & very nice demo. Camera work is outstanding, thank you!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you liked it!

[@annemackenzie7295]

Wow that was beautiful skiing - super cool 👏👏👏

[@ultrab2777]

love aspen highlands, great video and great mountain for learning this sort of terrain.

[@johnmcalester5165]

A tip I used to tell pupils was look at the terrain of the run before you start, if you are nervous of bumps look to ski more to the side of the piste where bumps tend to be less deep.

[@vladarino]

I learned that the hard way 😅. I spent so much time busting my @ss going straight down the middle but later saw that the really good skiers often started or remained on the sides to go down quickly. But, the @ss busting taught me a lot.

[@bazsmiles9901]

Bit of an echo chamber to others but thank you Kimberly for a great video on techniques for steep and difficult runs. You were so very clear and straightforward - many are not! My take-away was that the trial and error techniques I have used were more or less right, but it's the 'why' that was missing. You've explained this very well and has provided a focus to practice - thank you!

[@simonggreen7383]

Thank you so much for this, wonderful instruction, and a beautiful skiier ❤

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-cz6gm4dd2h]

always big props to damn camerman in these kind of videos

[@johnwhite8279]

Easy to understand tips! Looking forward to using CARV for the first time!

[@CarvSki]

Good luck! Hope you have a great season with it!

[@vthike]

Good information and great video. In the bumps I noticed you lift your right ski when turning right. It's something I've noticed with many of my students (some lift the left instead). It's not really a problem, just somewhat common in the bumps.

[@eldarplayer9929]

❤ Kim's instruction videos!

[@saad.hussain.]

this is such amazing information & instruction, thank you

[@scottrobertson9788]

Awesome lesson, cheers for posting!

[@kenkoellner9421]

good point on direction of motion on the stem turn. one import thing that isn't mentioned but is very important and very noticeable on the first turn. The turn needs to start with the release of the downhill ski. On the first turn, she's almost into a side sleep at the start of the term when the stem is made.

[@jefffawcett]

Man, I wish these skis existed back in my skiing days. I had skinny 203 cm giant slalom skis, great for hauling ass on open slopes, but were definitely a challenge on the steeps and the moguls and anything requiring fast turns and they were just much more tiring to use.

[@danaskubic2145]

Great tips! Nice video! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@jspark6351]

This video seems very practical tips for me.

[@benbhand]

Really excellent. I'll be in Snowmass in mid-Jan and may have to book a lesson with you. More vids from you please!!

[@darrenleblanc3800]

I mistakenly went down a black diamond run on my very first trip down a ski hill. Thankfully, the ski hill in question is in Nova Scotia and wouldn't be considered a serious challenge although I thought I was gonna get beat up good. I wiped out three times and loved every second of that first run.

[@simon1066]

Very useful and practical tips. Thank you

[@CarvSki]

Hope they help this winter!

[@enriquejamesd.martin7117]

This is so informative and makes me excited to get to the black run 😊

[@CarvSki]

Go for it!

[@andrewsalmon100]

I ski black runs in three ways: by accident, with an instructor named "Hervé" talking me down or very slowly. Best way! What she says.

[@JohnBlaze505]

Butt slides are my favorite

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

@@JohnBlaze505

[@paperboy7364]

Would be great to see a tutorial where these techniques are applied when slope is scrubbed down to ice layer on black and red runs. That’s lots of lovely fluffy snow where edge grip is v good so turns and control is a bit easier.

[@CarvSki]

Great idea, yeh we had quite good conditions on this shoot. A nice ice vid next perhaps 🤔

[@Nutle159]

@@CarvSki Oh yes, would be very interesting. What to think about when skiing in bad conditions, or with low visibility when the bumps (not necessarily double black) are not visible and get you by surprise.

[@counterfit5]

​@@CarvSkicome out east 😅

[@artpro5930]

That is a fantastic idea. I ski in New England and all my black diamond runs are mainly on ice sheets with pockets of thick snow.

[@forensic8385]

I was thinking the same thing. These videos are unrealistic for east coast skiing. Show us these techniques on ice with intermittent piles of soft mush

[@magncity1817]

Excellent video, for older or physically challenged skiers, I find keeping your shoulders straight down the slope, I.e., hips follow skis body down hill, allows controlling your speed and still making good turns. All else the same as you describe, except maybe, carving increases speed, thus, when keeping hips down fall line keep your skis flat, not carved, to control speed in turn and on the top of a bump. I have had ACL repairs and this technique is a savior. In conclusion, ski to your physical limitations instead of trying to match the perfect skiers that you see from a lift.

[@GarrettCrosgrove]

props to the camera guy following you as you rip it up in the bumps

[@tgwcl6194]

Great instructions

[@peterharris3096]

Staying soft great tip 😀

[@CarvSki]

Happy to help!

[@mukoraka]

Excellent, informative 👍

[@skieye1]

Nicely done. I enjoyed your video.

[@CarvSki]

Thank you very much!

[@davidR9410]

Kudos to the camerawork 👏

[@itshollyw959]

Such a helpful video! I have never enjoyed skiing very much, and a big part of it is that I lack confidence and I'm scared on the mountain lol! But I live in Colorado now and I'm determined to get better. Thanks for this!

[@Sqwivig]

The fear will fade away as you get better! I believe in you!

[@itshollyw959]

Thank you!! Skied with my family a week or two ago and felt great. Was somewhat able to keep up with the group! @@Sqwivig

[@Sqwivig]

@@itshollyw959 Hey that's awesome! I'm so happy for you and I'm glad you are starting to enjoy the sport 😁

[@itshollyw959]

Thank you! @@Sqwivig 😃

[@kristijanjakob]

Very useful. Thank you.

[@mogglie]

Always lean forward!! My main piece of advice. When leaning backwards the skis stuck.

[@CarvSki]

Staying balanced on your skis is key!

[@jonnyhifi]

@@CarvSkiI agree ! I remember years ago when taken out to try out some “big feet” skis - And was told by the “instructor” who took me out “you must lean forwards - whatever you do lean forwards” ok I thought - do what they say - first turn “splat!” Over the front, As obv my centre of mass was over the front of them. On reflection I realised her advice was nonsense . I needed to be in the centre. Not back, not forwards. Then it all worked fine. You always need to be striving for applying force through your heel, anything else doesn’t bio mechanically work, nor does it work for the ski. That means - not leaning back not leaning forwards. The notion of “ leaning forwards” is presumably intended as an antidote to people leaning back - but it’s silly, as if you are forwards everything goes to pot. Being balanced and in the centre can only be the way that works. Telling people to lean forwards cannot work - how much “1/2 , 2 units” …? What even would the unit be ? Clearly can’t work. And “leaning forwards/ backwards” is simplistic in itself as what matters is your centre of mass over your heel. We can all fold up the upper body in different ways, and still achieve that, and indeed “closing to down” when things get tough always helps, and learning to fold one’s legs to retract whilst keeping that centre of mass there is important. Ski boots are janky at best as they don’t allow us to fold up as we would if our movements weren’t blocked such as if we were wearing trainers and jumping and landing, so we need to practise some of that folding whilst retracting so our balance is maintained throughout. It’s notable World Cup racers boots don’t have the ridiculous forward lean built into them like retail boots do, which is an impediment to proper movement/ biomechanics. Their boots allow straight vertical alignment of the boot with lower leg (to cope with maximal forces mid turn, whilst allowing them to flex under the crazy loads they generate when needing to retract.

[@tomasvorel1140]

Exactly this!People are afraid when you tell them to move weight forward that they will go over the handlebars..you will not!When speaking about having weight "forward" it means be at the ball of your foot.Because bump slopes are steeper angle it means your normal stance is already too far back.If the slipe is 25°, you have to be 25° leaned forward..but it means you are ballanced like if you stand normally on a flat part.The key is to feel the center of ballance under your ball of foot all the time.When you watch bump skuers,look at their posture..they push shoulders arms and hips forward all the time with firm upper body and loose from the hips down.Bumps are like dancing or boxing.You don't dance on straight, firm legs with your ballance backwards.No..you are on your toes, legs bent and loise, upoer body firm with your chest and shoulders forwards.It helos to raise your chin so that you see just the tips of your skus and raise your arms so that you see jyst the tops of your hands.If you then bend your knees..this is your "zero"posture in moguls to which you should always return to.Also important is lateral movement-you go up or side of the mogul-shoulders and arms to the front, kick your skis in front of you, legs bent.Thus is the compression part.Going down the mogul-extend your legs, hips forward, chest forwards and make conscious movement like you "back kick" your legs-thus will enable you to ski the mogul down.Tgis is the extension of the spring part.Overall when done correctly in flyid motion, your center of gravity remains at the ball if your foot no matter what part if the mogul and turn you are in.

[@martymcflyer8487]

Finally seeing psia quality instruction on YT, bravo Carv! Keep the quality high, boost your brand, sell some gizmos. 👍

[@CarvSki]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

Thank you so much. I learn something. You have a very good camera man...

[@marfitagonzales7259]

Espectacular 👏👏

[@jeremyjones8965]

Anytime I watch these I always think to myself W cameraman

[@cloaker7237]

I love how one of the black runs is called "I-70," That definitely gave me a chortle

[@31acruz]

Nice job lady ! well taught.

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful!

[@philstang1054]

Helpful tips. A little observation and suggestion for the instructor. At the end of some of your turns in the bumps your weight was on the heel of your downhill foot ( i.e. back). To minimize this try to keep the hips facing more down the fall line. The arch of the uphill foot with be more or less in-line with the toes of downhill foot.

[@phlack1001]

Great video Kimberly. I hope you will make more videos (or maybe you already have), you're a great instructor. I hope to put your tips into practice later in the year when I make it to the mountain, and nice to know Carv has the fore:aft monitor. I think I tend to sit back when I ski (which I'm told is what to do for powder), so I'll try to lean forward more; at least for the groomed slopes. Question: Is it possible that my leaning back is causing my thigh muscles to get sore very quickly?

[@patrickpurcell3671]

Yes sitting back will tire you and make turns more difficult.

[@CarvSki]

Leaning back can put pressure on thighs against the boot for sure - but normally, leaning back can tend to make the shin muscles sore - the muscles at the front of your shin are very thin and if you’re pulling your body forward with them (to stay neutral) you can make them sore (commonly identified as ‘shin bang’. The best way to know for sure where your balance is at, is to check it on Carv - it’s an objective accurate and instant score that can help you find what ‘good technique’ feels like

[@phlack1001]

@@patrickpurcell3671Thanks!

[@phlack1001]

@@CarvSkiThanks for the reply. Too bad I won't ski 'til late in the season (not much skiing in Florida) but looking forward to using my Carv soles to start figuring that out! I can ski fairly well (some blues) but the soreness has been slowing me down the past couple of years. I'll work on my stance! Leaning back is more natural on the slower greens (being lazy, watching the scenery) so that's probably what's doing it.

[@martingrabher6633]

Very wonderful words.

[@johnh2382]

Thanks. No issues with steep groom runs but any bumps and my legs are locked and I am on my backside. Torn meniscus on left knees was the end result.

[@859902]

Very helpful

[@danielconnolly8565]

Excellent

[@robc361]

As I have tried to tackle bumps in the varried terrain section, I have difficulty getting the backs of the skii's to move smoothly together and soon I am crossed over. This is especially true in areas like 11:24 short bits that change direction quickly.I went to shorter skiis last year, which helped but I am still unable to link more than 5 turns together in bumps. Any tips? Balance?

[@CarvSki]

You nailed it! Practicing your balance and keeping your legs soft is key in the bumps

[@mrslkungpowchikn1206]

I got 2 of the Curve devices for me and my 14 yr old son and excited to try them for all the feedback - great to know it’s also really helpful to advanced and expert level skiers so i cant wait! Btw is she skiing with Nordica Pro Machine 130s Men’s boots? Im a long time skiing female, 51 but dont look it, 😅 who likes tight responsive boots especially for my challenging variable terrain like this! Ive geared up from the old straight race ski days, but made a mistake purchasing WOMAN’s Tecnica Mach in 95 flex, size 24.5 - because i was told they were for advanced to expert female skiers (Doesn’t seem like it to me?)! After skiing them awhile, i realized they fee way too soft for anything challenging or choppy at all. I think both the flex as well as the woman’s boot fit make me feel like my boots are “loose”? Plus i am 5’9” long and lean, T frame wide shoulders narrow hip, somewhat muscular in upper body . So i decided to purchase at end of season when on sale and per suggestion from boot fitter at EVO the Nordica LV pro machine 130s in 24.5. So far i like how they fit and debating when i should bake the corks to mold them of ski them first as is. But i also ordered Lange RX 100 LV in same size (another boot the boot fitter recommended but he suggested 120s which i could not find in my 24.5 mens. So mostly, and since it was a good deal, i got the 100s anyway because i REALLY wanted to try the Lange RX LV boot for me and thought 100 flex MIGHT still be ok?). Regardless, so far after wearing around house on many different days and flexing on them, BOTH feel waaaaaay better and more like im used to (old school Men’s Tecnica TNT race boot days but even those i think could have been more narrow so i wouldn’t need to cut off circulation in the steep cruddy stuff). In fact, both Nordica and Langes boots in mens low volume, might even be BETTER fitting than my old beloved TNTs i had custom fit back in the day. But my husband has made me get reservations about the Nordicas because he thought my 130 flex in the men’s boot sounded too stiff especially since his frame of reference is an older version of the Nordica Pro Machines in a 120 flex which he says already feels pretty darn stiff and stiffer than most other boots he has tried in the past - but hes always had Nordica since I’ve known him 30 years! His logic is his height and weight and strength being substantially stronger than mine and only needing a 120, plus he is an expert skier at 6’3” 195 lbs. But maybe HIS older Nordica Pro Machines 120 is stiffer than a 120 today? He bought them from a Canadian online retailer for a good deal being a few seasons old yet brand new, which he bought in 2020 i believe. COULD it be, his older Nordica Pro Machine boots in 120 might just be more stiff than my newer Pro Machine 130s (cuz i didn’t think the flex was too bad at all! Stiff, but still flexing for me! As long as it doesn’t hurt my shins and my heel is locked down im generally a happy camper)!? Well, anyway I was very happy to see this great female instructor using these MENS Nordicas (I THINK same ones as mine?!). It has eased my mind regarding my husband’s comment on the 130 flex even though i like them snug and stiff because they are most responsive for me and in cruddy stuff especially i often have to do a lot of quick corrections otherwise i may start to get stuck in a poor balance position (i think that is where the strenght difference comes into play because i can correct it if i can QUICKLY correct before the point of no return so to speak which requires a lot more strength and power to correct coming from a MORE off balance position, which he can do, I can’t very well or i need to HOP TURN to fix at that point but then get too tired which is a downward spiral from there id rather not get into!). So im excited how the Carve device may help us be even more proactive and also record our performances under different times of day and or terrain to see how much conditioning comes into play as well! Im curious if the Carve device might even be able to tell me any subtle differences in my skiing performance between my new, and old boots!? (Wouldn’t THAT be interesting?! 🤯). Btw im an ex engineer from high tech semiconductor who worked in the “in line yield” and process control department so i LOVE recording and analyzing fresh data that potentially cues corrective actions / adjustments, or a need for some experimental runs for further analysis! If you ever need someone like me to test and promote the products let me know! Like i said my 14 yr old i got one of the Carve devices for too. Hes a beginning advanced skiier this year but he’s enrolled in the Cooper Spur Freeski Team at Mt Hood OR and will skiing at least 2 times a week as will I! I also have an amazing 9 yr old daughter also who is signed up with the Cooper Spur Development Team this season and participating at least 1 time per week if not more id she comes with my son and i for his 2nd day of week training days. I HAVE NOT BOUGHT HER THE CARVE YET, BUT WANTED TO SEE HOW IT WENT FOR MY SON AND I BEFORE WE GOT ANYMORE. I DO THINK IT COULD HELP MY HUSBAND THOUGH ALSO BECAUSE HE IS STILL TRYING T0 GET USED TO THE NEW SHAPED SKIS VS HIS OLD STRAIGHT SKIS. IT WOULD BE A REALLY INTERESTING EXPERIMENT TO USE THE CARVE APP TO COMPARE OUR SKIING USING OUR OLD STRAIGHT RACE SKIIS VS THE NEWER STYLE SKIIS! Maybe we ski better on our old fast race skiis….that, or perhaps we are just getting…..gulp, old! 🤦🏻‍♀️❄️⛷️🌈🤣✌️💖 PS not that anyone cares here, but I think im going to keep both the Langes and Nordicas and ski both this season. Nordica will probably be the winner when temps get higher for sure but im on the fence for those days when temp gets down and both boots might stiffen up significantly! Im actually now very curious if the CARVE DEVICE might be able to show any performance variance between the 2 boots given enough good data captured while using them on different runs / days - or even one boot on each foot with a CARVE in both boots (as long as we can rule out that any difference potentially indicated just isnt the variance between left vs right foot skiing. So i suppose to be safe you ski a few runs with Nordica on left and Lange on right, THEN switch to Lange on left and Nordica on right)! 🤔 🤓💖❄️

[@CarvSki]

Hi! Great question. If the different boots are affecting your skiing, then Carv will definitely be able to spot the differences. Maybe check your ski IQ, and balance scores. A boot that is too hard or too soft will change your fore-aft balance and the pressure you can deliver to flex the ski, and this should be visible in your metrics. But at the end of the day we’d always recommend skiing with the gear that makes you feel the best and most confident, as you can adapt your technique to suit your equipment. Hope that helps, Mark

[@petergama6074]

As a 2 day beginner went on black runs without knowing i was going slow and crashing but did manage a few runs without crashing

[@asnead7525]

A stem turn can be helpful for confidence but detrimental in the long-term. By stepping out that outside/stance leg, you learn to use it to initiate the turn instead of using your inside/free foot to tip the skis and initiate the turn. As a result you end up using internal rotation of the outside hip and steering with the inside hip - in effect creating a wedge christie which is a skidded turn, and which is not at all conducive to a carving movement.

[@strattonskier7229]

Cute stem before first turn !

[@nortonbest7108]

Hi, can you advice Nitro clark is good jacket or not 😅, quality products of Nitro please

[@user-kd9st7ih7w]

The cameraman is goated

[@KP-dd2ci]

Your voice and demeanor are very reassuring

[@luisvelarde6168]

Great video

[@CarvSki]

Thanks!

[@hopsterbb2571]

Sage advice on the suggestion to plan ahead…if you are looking at the mogul at your feet you won’t succeed in steep runs with obstacles!

[@thrivingthegrind6830]

The camera man on the mogul is the hero.👍

[@CarvSki]

Thanks! He’s was a freestyle skier who can do double backflips, so a few bumps were just about ok 👌

[@jakubbocek5334]

where is it? it looks beautiful ❤

[@Ireneknagel]

She makes it look so easy. Can I please ski with you? Excellent Video.

[@user-ti1og4du1m]

Are pivot slips supposed to have lateral travel? I had heard they're supposed to be within a 1.5 ski length corridor to pass ...

[@natelucasmt7]

After 30 years the most important thing is be in great shape. Yes you can do double blacks overweight but it’s ten times harder. It takes years and years to learn double black in the trees with bumps and rocks. The snow is always better where the average person can’t ski!

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

Hey THANKS, i watched carefully & slowly, but a bit lost on some terminology... lol When saying you "should be perpendicular to the hill", do you mean "the side of your body, left or right, should always be facing the downward slope"? What does "really gripped" mean @ 2:03? In the the first demo/lesson, i THINK "stem turn" where you "step it out", is that kinda like a "semi-snowplow"? @ 5:45 what's "a roller"? Thanks Again!!

[@CarvSki]

Hi, perpendicular to the hill refers to forward and backwards balance. So you want to lean forward so you body is at 90 degrees to the pitch of the hill. A stem turn means that yes your skis will rotate not at exactly the same rate, so you will form a small wedge during part of the turn. A roller is a natural feature of a hill where it goes flat and then steep again, rolling up and down Hope that helps

[@derekp6636]

Make it look easy! I'm fine with the steepness just need to practice more on the moguls.

[@davidbeazer9799]

Instructors - This may be old stuff for us but watch it for any tips or tricks you might want to add to your own lessons!

[@CarvSki]

We love to see instructors sharing ideas

[@vladarino]

When i started skiing about a year and a half ago I thought that there was no way I'd ever do a black. They looked like a death wish. After lots of lessons and progressing from greens to blues to the point that they were no longer intimidating, blacks were the challenge I was ready for. I'm glad to say I can ski blacks now, although blacks that start with moguls still give me a hard time. My goal this season is to get comfortable with mogul blacks. Now double-blacks....ummm.

[@nilpep]

Nice, like the technology, although the constant feedback maybe abit overkill. Should mentioned the reason for making the turn on top of the bump, less ski to turn, softer snow, etc. I also like to emphasize the outside hand should drive thru the turn, helps keep weight on outside edge... great video, love it

[@CarvSki]

Carv has loads of different modes with different levels of feedback for many situations!

[@stevehilts6654]

How does the single number provided as feedback in the fore/aft monitor mode relate to the two balance metrics in Carv SkiIQ? (Moving forward at start of turn, and moving back later in the turn)? The single metric for fore/aft implies that balance is static, but that doesnt lead to the best carved turns and control, so.... shouldn't there be a way to get turn by turn feedback on dynamic balance (moving forward, then moving back)?

[@CarvSki]

Hi Steve, great question - the balance monitor is giving the average position throughout the turn. which is useful for more intermediate level skiing. For very advanced level skiing the metrics are more sensitive (they look at the movement at the start and end of turn separately. There isn't a monitor for those yet, but we've improved the balance metrics this season (keeping one for start of turn, and tweaking the other to look at mid turn centered balance) so see how you get on with the new ones when they are released in Nov.

[@stevehilts6654]

That's great to hear!

[@MisterFunkee]

@@CarvSki Released via software update or with new inlays?