How to Ski - Introduction to Carving

This instructional video focuses on how to carve for the first time. With the 2023/24 winter season underway why not get on snow with some intention! If you are trying to create more ski performance or just become a more efficent skier then this video is for you. Enjoy :-)
SKIS: Fischer Skis - www.fischersports.com/alpine/ski
BOOTS: Fischer Boots - www.fischersports.com/alpine/...
SUIT: Carve Korea 'Complete Your Performance' - carvesport.com/
HELMET/GOGGLES: SHRED - shredoptics.com/
POLES: www.komperdell.com/en/
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[@user-py8ep4hh2f]

I am a Korean amateur skier. I'm your big fan. I've watched it hundreds of times. So elegant and cool

[@kuyachristv6337]

As a beginner skier i Really admire how you do the carving, it might still be a long way for me to learn this moves but looking forward to it.😁😁

[@cbrbimmer1]

I've just come across your instructional videos. I have only seen a few so far but it's clear that you are an intelligent fellow, as well as a highly skilled skier/instructor) who can concisely focus attention on the fundamental aspects of what you are teaching. You obviously think through and plan your videos with great care. The commentary that accompanies your videos meshes well thus producing a very polished product for your "students" to view, listen to and most importantly understand. Bravo!

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

Thank you for the kind words - I appreciate it. I hope the videos help.

[@yianaki53]

Josh, you are the man. Thanks for teaching me how to SKI!

[@materlicante1615]

beautiful skiing. You thaught me in a few clinics back in NBS some years ago. I wasnt on a level to appreciate your insights, but since then i have learned a lot from you. keep it up man

[@jaypark4647]

Great progression here Josh. Smooth.

[@andersgahnfelt8683]

Very good! Bravo!👏👏

[@PeppaNeedsRGB-co5lj]

Your Skiing is so extremely beautiful!

[@resabape]

Useful to see at about the 4:00 minute point, how the knee of the inside ski pushes out as part of the turn. I am so pre-conditioned to emphasize the movement of the outside ski (which results in the A frame), so this part of the video was particularly useful to me.

[@RedFlowerMountain]

great video and simple, easy-to-understand explaination! We need to have you back to Wanlong! Josh :-)

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

Thank you Maolin. I hope so soon as well.

[@MrJoefoefrombuffalo]

Good video thank you for posting. Please consider posting details on gloves, mittens or a gadget that will help a carver not wear out on our gloves , mittens well before rest of the glove or mittens

[@martynwangskivermont]

It looks so easy, but when you on the slopes it is a total different story. I haven’t figure out how to do the railroad track turn yet.

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

Keep practacing, remember that the goal is two lines behind you so feel as though you are using equal amounts of tipping actions with both legs. good luck and let me know how you go.

[@martynwangskivermont]

@@JoshuaDuncanSmith thanks man, I will remember that. Your short turn is my top favorite. Keep making video, you are the best of the best.

[@larrythechipman]

Great video, I’ve subscribed, I’m a beginner to intermediate trying to learn how to carve, I can do it through some of the turn but for whatever reason I’m still skidding through parts of the turn and I don’t think I have that stable upper body yet, I’m doing a learn to carve course weekly at my local dry slope though and putting in the practice I native that I’m trying to propel my skis out side to side as this looks like what a pro skier does but all that does is puts my weight away from the skis

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

If you are taking lessons to help you achieve your goal of carving then that is fantstic, keep doing that! You are right it is important to establish balance on the outside ski prior to moving the body too far inside the turn, then when the skis travel out you will be connected and stable helping you travel out with them.

[@larrythechipman]

@@JoshuaDuncanSmiththanks. Yes I’ve got a ski holiday in Les 2 Alpes over the Christmas week and want to put in the time and practice before I go. This will be my 4th/5th ski holiday - I started skiing as an adult

[@Capybaradude07]

Try to put your weight on your lower ski about 80 percent. Once you get your downhill ski engaged put 20 percent on your upper. Remember, push forward with your shins, Do NOT lean forward with your body. Once you get your uphill ski, you will feel more stable. Also if you don’t see your skis at a huge angle in this video, don’t worry. It is not always that big.

[@phlack1001]

Thanks for the video. As someone who skis occasionally, and can do some American Blues, I'm finding my thighs (quads) are getting sore rather quickly. Some are telling me I'm sitting too far back in my stance (and I probably am...will be working on that this winter). But I find that I'm not bending like the video suggests (ie not letting gravity do the work) but rather twisting my legs to achieve the turn. Could that be part of the problem as well?

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

Hey, I would say that if you have buring quads after a run it is most likely due to sitting back in your stance but I have never seen you ski so it's hard to tell exactly. When it comes to the bending the skis to help you carve a turn, if you are currently twisting the skis and steering the turn (its perfectly fine to do that) then trying to bend the skis and carve the turn is a good higher performance level you should aim to achieve this season.

[@du3lcitiz3n]

Step 1: Be in shape

[@hsvs808]

Looks great...which Fischer are you using? CT RC4? Thanks...

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

I am using the RC4 CT. my fave ski at the moment.

[@DaandeGroot86]

Hi Joshua, Great video, thanks! I'm looking to buy one of these Carve ski suits. I'm located in Europe, do you know where to buy them? Cheers!

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

carvesport.com/ visit this website to buy Carve ski suits.

[@williamspostoronnim9845]

Всякие ли лыжи так охотно идут без проскальзывания или только Фишера?

[@simonorr594]

Are you related to Ian Duncan-Smith?

[@IStMl]

Are the holes in the tips a marketing gimmick or do they make a difference?

[@JoshuaDuncanSmith]

They say it is for vibration control in the tip of the ski...I have seen SL skis from Fischer this year with no hole so possibly they will be moving away from the hole at the tip. I think they do it because they can!

[@Skedawg88]

Carving is fun but it is only a part of skiing well. Ski the entire mountain and adjust your technique as necessary. Good informative video however.

[@ryccahilser6299]

P R O M O S M ✌️

[@theringoffire3228]

Nooooo... Now everybody's going to learn wrong

[@sandraredmond4812]

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[@kenprice1961]

99% of recreational skiers have NO interest in laying on their side and skiing down a triple black diamond!