How to Ski Bumps (Part 3): Alltracks Academy

Improve your bump skiing in Whistler with ALLTRACKS Academy head coach, Guy Hetherington, CSIA Level 4 examiner.
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[@amundekroll7490]

This is the first time I have seen anybody make sense and keeping it simple.

[@waynefoy4790]

finally someone who put it all together for me, 3 different approaches etc, applied it the next and crushed the bumps after years of doing it the wrong way. thinking of those shadows and approaches changed everything. thanks a 1000,000.

[@tsr7198]

Man, where were you when I was learning way back? You are truly a very good teacher and I wish I had you as an instructor. The step by step instruction with the reasoning behind it is refreshing and eye opening. Every one of your videos is like a light bulb moment.....ah ha, now I get it! At 45 yrs old I am now becoming an advanced skier that is now not intimidated and is leaving the BLUES for the BLACKS thanks to you. It all started with learning to ski with flow and garlands.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

tsr7198 Thank you for your kind words - it is a refreshing change to see such gratitude emerging from the net! Good luck with your continued progress within this great sport, I look forward to sharing more ideas with you soon! All the best and Happy Skiing! Guy

[@hiroakima]

bump skiing is my current top, but ive never seen such a nice video ever. thanks.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks Hiroshi, glad you like the video. Stay tuned for more videos in 2017 and be sure to subscribe for updates. Happy skiing!

[@ShadowFMX]

You guys rock!!! In my honest opinion, you're videos are by far the most professionally made ones I have seen. Keep them up! Regards.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks for the comment, stay tuned for more material coming soon....Cheers! Guy

[@DavidSkis]

Guy, this video is brilliant! And I don't mean "brilliant" in the British sense of "that's good"; rather, you're literally a ski genius. I think this approach will push me over the edge for my 3. In particularly, "outside bank line" will probably work miracles for me. Thank you!

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks for the comment David, I am glad you got something positive out of the Vid. Good luck perfecting the banked line....and with your level 3! Guy

[@Smcm-WebMarketing]

I've been skiing over 50 years including some as a sponsored freestyle bump skier. I watched this for tips on how to move my wife up a notch in her skiing. The explanation of the 3 lines is excellent. (as have been the previous 2 videos). Thanks.

[@paulbeard8713]

really pleased they helped. happy Skiing.

[@Ricky-ci4jx]

One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on any topic during my life.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks for the comment Ricky! Really glad you like the video....we do our best to present skiing in a logical and simple manner. Be sure to subscribe for updates! Cheers! Guy

[@ivokwee]

One of the best explanations and demonstrations.

[@huicao3697]

Simply the best! The concept of the 3 line choice hits the point.

[@liuliping630]

This is the best bump tutorial I have ever watched, thanks !

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thank you Liu, hope you get some good skiing in this year!

[@djbenm.864]

Thanks Guy. Really like your approach and format.

[@thepawneeful]

best bump lession vid i've seen so far, thanks.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thank you!

[@JB91710]

I wouldn't push that inside wall line as it puts the student on the steepest and iciest part of the mogul. In the East anyway. That's the panic/survival line and doesn't really teach the best line for bumps. I would teach the wide line on shallower slopes and then increase the slope as the student gains confidence. This was a good bump series. The best I've seen on KZbin.

[@wallstreetoneil]

East Coast skiing is a completely different sport. 50% of the skiers that I call regulars where I ski, Ontario & Quebec, ski on non-FIS type race-skis - even older skiers. I've even seen a movement back to more skiers skiing narrower race-type skies. People who ski in the West don't understand grip & speed on the ice. I tune the skis in my house: everyone's 'soft' snow Enforcer 88s get .7-base & 3-side - and everyone's daily SL & GS skis get .5-base & 3or4-side

[@justann7663]

As an East coast skier (downhill ice skater) my reaction to that inside wall line technique was "Oh hell no." Our bumps are often trapezoidal ice blocks so the wide line is generally the best way to go. Love the clarity of this video though. Great tutorial

[@TheSnifmister]

Great domonstration of different paths. The way you show each version is very helpful .

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thank you for the feedback, glad you found it useful!

[@OKOK-hm2is]

Well first two videos I didn't like, but this one is really good. That's what I was looking for!

[@MikeEye44]

Awesome video. Would love to get to your level one day. Sometimes when the bumps are huge and the troughs are really scooped out, that outside bank line doesn't seem possible and I default to inside wall line in order to maintain control. Would love to see more about dealing with expert bumps.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

+Mike Kelly HI Mike, thanks for the feedback. Keep working to perfect your "rut-line" skiing on smaller bumps and then work up to the deeper ones, as this is the only suitable tactic in large deep moguls. If you ever make it out to Whistler for some lessons, look us up! Thanks, Guy!

[@ajtheguy]

@@AlltracksAcademy This comment really helps explain the tactics to ski deep moguls. Deep moguls are like small mountains, they are so steep, the inside wall line is impossible to climb, the ski will get stuck between the valley and mogule.

[@gc1953]

this is awesome. nice and simple approach

[@jimbosaul3996]

Brilliant advice and really well demonstrated and videoed ! thanks a lot. keeping this one for reference to refer back to !

[@michaelsupple6081]

Outstanding. Really easy to understand and apply.

[@ianlaird7261]

Thank you this is a very great representation on skiing bumps

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks Ian, glad you found it useful!

[@MichaelMerritt]

Didnt even know to look at the outside line, can't wait to try this!

[@roy87345]

Super clear and henlpful

[@ErwinvanHolten]

This video very helpful. Thanks!

[@eianwahgener7623]

some dang useful tips in here... Hope to up my bump game this season. Can already get down any bump run, now to do it fluidly.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Glad you found it useful Eian, enjoy your bump skiing this season!

[@laowu830]

Thank you

[@phishfearme2]

pretty good bumper here - watch all 3 of you vids - one item I think you need to make clear - the difference between skiing bumps and bumping bumps - your rut line option and to a large extent the inside wall line are bumping - the outside is skiing or what we call avoiding the bumps. now, come to the east and show us how to ski ice bumps

[@da1ewok]

Great video and explanation thanks

[@BoolaBear]

Another pretty good video. Skiing looks nice skiing at 0:21

[@AlltracksAcademy]

+Boola Bear Thanks again, have a great season!

[@daniellacerte5432]

Great Video!! very smooth turns ! I like !

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks Daniel, happy skiing!

[@j.thomas7128]

Great Video! Part 4: Pole Planting? Forcing myself to pole plant on the backside of each bump keeps me more focused, squared, and even more aggressive. What do you advise for pole work? I like to either rut line or pop the tops. Great video!

[@semonetrautman3853]

I had no idea about that. thank u!

[@AlltracksAcademy]

semone trautman Glad to be of help, are you skiing this year? Guy

[@semonetrautman3853]

I am. Going up this weekend, so I will be thinking about the 3 different line options.

[@AlltracksAcademy]

semone trautman Great to hear, good luck with it - be sure to try it first on small, well spaced bumps on a moderate pitch.

[@maoanz]

Best bump lesson ever. one question, is it possible to turn on top of the bump?

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Absolutely, that is something I routinely teach during intro to bumps. It is ideal to teach it in smaller bumps that are space out...

[@2drsdan]

You guys are usually very good but this one is definitely a beginners video. If everyone followed this advice the bumps would soon become a rutted track of narrow canyons with 3 sided ice pyramids. My line of choice is to ski where no one else is skiing, the nice soft snow of the tops and sides, wider than your lines and more asymmetric seeking the unskied portions, it's a different rhythm. Then again maybe I ski to the beat of a different drummer. Tip Stand Turn

[@rafaelfalagan3814]

2drsdan This is an excellent video series ( Part 3 ) on intro to advanced bumps. I couldn't disagree with you more..

[@2drsdan]

It is a good video, for beginning bumps and these guys are right on the money when it comes to technique but again look at WHERE they are skiing in the moguls, it's in the troughs and if everyone ski'd that same line what would happen to the shape of the mogul field? In my opinion when they show how to CARVE in the moguls then you can call it advanced. I saw nothing but sliding here. Again these guys are very good teachers.

[@rafaelfalagan3814]

2drsdan I don't see him mentioning the word CARVE a single time. In fact the word CARVING does not exist in the world of moguls. Yes. You do slide in moguls. To be more exact you do side sleep with your balance on your uphill ski among other things. Again, this is not zipper line moguls video but a good intro to medium level ..I assume that this is only Part 3.. I like so far what I 've seen although not the whole story.

[@2drsdan]

Skidding is not skiing I can give you a lesson if you'd like.

[@rafaelfalagan3814]

2drsdan I doubt it based on your comments.. No matter how good of a carver you are as the slope gets steeper skidding can't be avoided. Nothing wrong with it. Remember CARVING has no meaning in moguls.. Skidding is used a lot in moguls and in other conditions as well as a way of controlling your speed.

[@MorganBrown]

Guy, your description makes perfect sense in well-formed, fairly symmetric bumps. Unfortunately, I do most of my skiing in Colorado. We don't get as much snow as you guys in Whistler (boo-hoo). As a result, when the bumps get tracked out, they get huge, with hard, sharp dropoffs. The shape varies immensely with slope angle. Do you have any advice on skiing these funky bumps?

[@AlltracksAcademy]

HI Morgan, those bumps can be difficult - usually I apply the "rut-line" approach (based on limited options) and resign to utilising a large range of motion (on vertical plane). Freestyle outline training is a good way to get used to the timing. Thanks for watching...

[@KaloqnBankov]

I wish I could the zipper line :( practise makes perfect but it's gonna take a while :)

[@JB91710]

Number three is smooth and sexy. Number one is the ice maker and the toughest line for enjoyment. Number two is too fast and the least fun for me. Want to ski bumps well? Learn to carve well because you need the same movements for that third type.

[@TheRockerxx69]

wanna get ya as my personal ski instructor, been skiing 55 years. moguls are still difficult for me. see ya in Blackcombe.....

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Why not come and join one of our courses - tons of great mogul training on any of our improvement course. Look forward to seeing you out here. www.alltracksacademy.com/ski/ski-improvement-courses/

[@gsxstylee]

Cool series, too bad its 50 degrees and raining in Vermont :(

[@AlltracksAcademy]

+Yuri Soussov That's too bad Yuri. If you ever make it out to whistler and are keen for some tuition, look us up... Cheers!

[@dennismalkowski4132]

Those look like nice soft round bumps. How do you ski the Inner Wall or Outside Bank lines when the moguls are not rhythmic, badly shaped, and have those nasty cliffs on either side of them?

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Hi Dennis, thanks for the comment. Not all of these line option are appropriate for all bump scenarios. In big, deep and sharp bump, you may well be relegated to the Rut-line option, as the Bank and Wall options are better used in more moderate terrain.....Have a great season!

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

Buy the cat operator lunch and pray for a big snowfall

[@thepawneeful]

Also if I'm an expert groomer skiier of 30 years, black and double black diamonds, and now just starting to do bumps and perhaps a couple ungroomed back bowls, what type of ski would you suggest - say 70/30 groomed vs bumps/glades/loose/powder. What specific features should I look for in that ski?

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks for your interest in this Video. I would suggest any ski between 80mm and 90mm under foot....something with a little reverse entry rocker - the Rossi E88 or E84 would be ideal. Happy skiing! Guy

[@hkanything]

Is it just me the inside wall line seems to be quite unstable to turn after going down the bump?

[@AlltracksAcademy]

Thanks for the question - the inside wall line is not always appropriate as it can often get a bit chunky (especially on bigger bumps on steep terrain) and as such I only ever recommend it as a line option on medium, well spaced bumps such as the ones featured in this video. Cheers, Guy.

[@alihapali]

Also my hight is 172 what would be the best ski size I'm intermediate skier Thank You

[@AlltracksAcademy]

alihapali I usually recommend ski somewhere between chin and forehead for carve skies....and a little longer for all mountain (fat skis).

[@alihapali]

Hi is ROSSIGNOL EXPERIENCE 80 good or I have to get something like daynastar twister thank you

[@AlltracksAcademy]

alihapali Rossi is the way to go...I have a pair of E88,s and enjoy them immensely. Thanks!

[@scottworland6112]

and your skis are?

[@ianyapxw]

Would you say the outside bank line is similar to doing a series of berms (like what is seen in ski cross)? thanks!

[@Alstracksguy]

Absolutely, it is the exact same principle applied on a smaller scale. Stay tuned for more videos this season and subscribe for notification of all new material. Thanks!

[@ianyapxw]

+Guy Hetherington Thanks for the reply! I've subbed. KZbin is lacking quality content (level 3/4 instructors and above) and full of bad instruction so quality content is always appreciated!

[@cordeauski]

All the same line ski over moguls not around them. Turn on the big white spot. AKA back side. Skis are sliding, use some edge hold, but feather the top o the turn and carve in the moguls. The difference between the A team and B team is the A team can dance.

[@DavidSkis]

+cordeauski The main difference is the A-Team has Mr. T.

[@mikejackson3198]

This should be shown in slow motion. Perhaps side by side. As it is it's hard to understand the point Guy is making.

[@tobiastrivett322]

Mike Jackson ikr