HOW TO SKI SHORT TURNS | 3 tips with Benni Walch

We've had 100’s of requests for a video teaching short turns.
So we went out and found one of the best in the business. None other than Austrian ski instructor examiner Benni Walch.
We decided to keep things fresh with this video and bring along a student to test out Benni's top tips so you can see the progression of each tip.
Remember, good short turns don't happen overnight, however, our intermediate student Jacob made some good improvements throughout the day that we are excited to share!
Short turns are fun, dynamic and keep any skier on their toes and ready to move where they want and when they want.
So if you want to ski short turns like Benni, then take these tips on board and start practising.
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Ski Radius: 25m radius ski
Skier: Benni Walch | Examiner of the Austrian Staatliche Skilehrer | IG: @benniwalch
Ski resort: Zürs am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria
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Timecodes
0:00 - Introduction to Benni
0:13 - Epic short turns skiing
0:40 - Introduction the Jacob (student)
1:17 - Before | Short turns (Jacob)
1:48 - The key to good short turns
2:07 - Tip 1 | Walking the turns
4:48 - Tip 2 | Zig zag turns
7:46 - Tip 3 | Inside knee
10:36 - After | Short turns (Jacob)
11:16 - Carv data comparison
12:07 - Short turns lesson recap
12:49 - Tyrolean yodelling
13:00 - More ski tips videos
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[@CarvSki]

Did you enjoy watching Jacob try out Benni's tips? Please let us know in the comments if you'd like to see more of this format! ⬇️

[@TAH1712]

YES - a good improvement. The ankle and knee's angulation from fall line is another good tip and the before after comparison with results is proof.

[@user-cm6ds7ck6d]

He’s the top gun!

[@georgikumanov8799]

Yes, I do 😁

[@marenyu]

Yup

[@conViction0000]

Masterpiece! Benni' short turns on these 25m skis...gorgeous!

[@evamoosbrugger7984]

„Yeah maaaan, he‘s already looking like a diamond“ Benni seems like a legend, would love to get some lessons from him.

[@benniwalch3436]

Do you want to get a diamond too 🤩

[@harryfrantz4968]

I Know the pros are always like " Just do this" but i can't just do that

[@harryfrantz4968]

wrong reply shot sorry

[@ellenwilkosz9352]

That made me lol and want to watch the rest of the video--so sweet!

[@IStMl]

@@harryfrantz4968 its not about doing it, its just about stopping thinking and giving it a shot, then tweaking the issues step by step as you go

[@paulwilcox7308]

Although it's important to see "proper" technique in instructional videos, it's also refreshing to see a skier learning to improve. In most cases, the audience is probably more at Jacobs level (or lower) and can relate more easily to how he's handling the drills.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching Paul, We've been looking to try out this format for some time now and think that Jacob did a great job exposing some of the pain points when trying out certain drills. ⛷

[@harryfrantz4968]

I Know the pros are always like " Just do this" but i can't just do that

[@harryfrantz4968]

its nice to see ya that's what I do instead. how do I stop doing that

[@DavidMartins1]

I loved the zig-zag turns drill and the inside knee lesson. This is the kind of insight that makes a ski lesson worth every penny. Really good stuff and a very good instructor.

[@kevinkernahan7422]

I'm just amazed at what good feedback can do in any athletic movement. Add in some great coaching and simple drills. Massive improvement in such a short time! The Carv tool looks fantastic also...Well done!

[@chipledhungaman]

"and thats why he lost his phone 🤣". Excellent video thanks! I would love to go back to St Anton some day.

[@polyhistor6270]

Benni's skiing is perfection personified! I'm in Japan these days, so miss his instructor training sessions at SSA... they sure are memorable!

[@benniwalch3436]

Hiiii thank you 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching 👌

[@alexshan7853]

finally you guys discovered the best one. WE NEED MORE FROM BENNI!!!MOGULS

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much!!!

[@richardbatla]

@@benniwalch3436 Hi Benny what ski school are you at? I was about to go St.Anton last month but because of covid everything is closed but still have little hope to ski in april at least if it is opened but it doesn't seem to happen probably😂

[@benniwalch3436]

@@richardbatla hi , at ski school arlberg! Just let me know when you are here. Follow me on FB or Instagram and text me think that’s the easiest way to stay in contact 👍

[@philliphoeck6866]

Wow, great video! I love how easy you make it look to make rad short turns. Your clear explanations and helpful demonstrations really helped me understand how to do it. Thank you for sharing such a valuable resource with the skiing community!"

[@johnlaporte9757]

Great lessons. The early edge pressure plus rotating hips legs. All was very informative . Thanks!

[@ringdgg4385]

Loved the boot only work.

[@GhettoKhaydarin]

Tip 2 is brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@protonium3275]

“…and that’s why he lost his phone.” 🤣

[@reauz1713]

Great!!! Please produce more of these! What i would like to see is Benni Walch skiing plus his live-data on CARV: fore-aft during the turn, pressure and the kind.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! We will do our best. Looks like we need to go skiing with Benni again 😎

[@emilferent23]

Loved tha walkthrough the drills. Would like top see more explanation on what the instructor sees and how he/she decides to choose the best drills to do. Thanks, very informative! :)

[@lenstrh]

Benni, great video! I watched this earlier this week the night before my first day on skis this season in Colorado here in the US, and the next morning I practiced your tips and drills. They instantly helped me improve the effectiveness of my short turns and smoothed out some issues I had turning in one direction. Thank you for posting this and your other videos, which I’ll have to watch before my next trip to the mountains!

[@CarvSki]

Hi Lenny 👋 We love this type of feedback and are very happy to hear you could go straight out onto the mountain and put these tips into practice! All the best on your next ski trip ⛷

[@14anjuli]

BEST video at the moment.Short Turns súper challenge

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! We appreciate it 👌

[@mssn3166]

He is a great teacher, step by step in detail!

[@romankogalin8703]

awesome tried it and the STÖCKLI are on fire .. THX you are appreciated

[@lisalemire1197]

Thanks Bennie! Your way of describing the tips was very clear and resonated with me. I suspect I'll be watching this a number of times this season.👍

[@CarvSki]

Glad this video helped Lisa! All the best putting Benni's tips into practice ⛷

[@chrisdaley5175]

Enjoyed the lesson and the views which I couldn't see in January 1986 snowstorm with my Arlberg instructor. Keeping shoulders square, quiet prevents the upper twisting. Knees bent with angulation proper stance in the turn, pressuring the downhill ski. I like a wide stance on hard snow, close together in powder. Pole planting maintains rhythm too. Aufwedersain.

[@carlsmith8751]

Great job I’m going to watch his video a few more times!! thank you so much!

[@katrinemunkholm1321]

Great video Benni, well explained and excellent skiing as always!

[@benniwalch3436]

OoooooO thank you Katrine for your comment. Hope that we are able to ski together soon !

[@Nikonik66]

Thank you. I just got back from skiing in the Canadian Rockies and paid $400 for a three hour lesson on this very subject. I can say I learned more watching this video.

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much !!! Try the exercises out and let me know how you feel.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

One of the best ski lessons online! Thanks!

[@CarvSki]

You're welcome Fernando, glad you liked it! Hope you're as excited about the new season as we are! Stay posted for more ski content coming your way 🎿

[@thomas4328]

Hi, thanks for loading up the tips. Benni your style is really great and cool. How do you suggest to implement the tips into a drill? For example how many minutes should each tip of you trained? Thx and have a great season (let us keep positive) and above all stay healthy. Tom

[@behroozghorbani8335]

What great instruction, and drills to ingrain the new learning. Well-done, Benni 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed watching Benni and Jacob rip it up ⛷

[@Whisinsu]

Oh, I like his skiing style!!

[@kellyburgessart]

love it! great tips Benni see you in January!

[@schroejw]

So helpful! Thank you for posting

[@steveweiss1890]

Very grateful for this lesson, especially on body separation. It was what was missing (or, ok, a major part of what was missing.) Once I practiced it on easier Blues and got muscle memory locked in for this in conjunction with proper pole planting, the change was dramatic in terms of my carving and speed control on harder (steeper) runs.

[@benniwalch3436]

Great to hear that ! 😊

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful Steve! Keep at it and work your way up progressively to more difficult slopes 👍 Thanks for watching 👌

[@normferguson2769]

I always spend a few runs at the start of each season doing as many short turns down the entire run as my legs can handle. It makes muscle memory.

[@thibod07]

Awesome! This is poetry in motion! Amazing movements on the slope! The beauty of doing something the right way! That you for sharing! The post movement analysis on the video was amazing! The yodelling was not bad at all! 😁😁😁😁

[@benniwalch3436]

Thanks 🤩

[@CarvSki]

Benni is definitely one of the best when it comes to short turns 👌 Glad you enjoyed the video Marc!

[@martialgerolami2192]

Great explanations and it was very educational to see an intermediate skier improving throughout the video.

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful Martial! We'll do our best to keep this teacher-student format part of our future productions. Have a great winter ⛷

[@fredbergen6658]

Great info thanks Benni. More of this! Jacob! Pro tip # 4. Do up your pockets!

[@mauricioguardia894]

I am so doing TIP 2 this weekend on the slope! can't wait to master that one!

[@benniwalch3436]

Try it out and tell me what you feel 💪!!!

[@khkkky]

It's helpful before my short turn lesson:)❤

[@hanyuc.6534]

Carv seems to be producing surprisingly high-quality short tip videos

[@helenrideout4845]

Really enjoyed this and found it very useful. Would definitely like to see more from Benni.

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much

[@CarvSki]

Awesome, thanks Helen! We're already looking forward to next season so stay posted for new uploads 😎

[@maxsilver6968]

Awesome! Thanks for consistent lessons, but also I enjoyed watching, really. I ma in the middle of the sand desert now - And I Want Home!!! To my lovely winter!!!

[@benniwalch3436]

Thanks

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching Max, We hope this keeps your excited for your next ski trip ⛷

[@sternokrat]

I was looking for that kind of stuff for ages. Thx a lot!!

[@CarvSki]

No problems, We're glad these tips were helpful!

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Good format, with a learner and an instructor.

[@adamfay270]

Great instruction! Next point for his overall skiing is hand/pole extension to initiate the turn, rather than at the middle of the turn. Follow that up with maintaining the angle from turn initiation to turn completion.

[@patrickpurcell3671]

Great tips enjoyed watching your video presentation. Great skiing there Benni love your style!

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much Patrick!!!

[@silverfletcher2560]

Pressure always forward! Right pole planting!

[@TheRausing1]

Benni is absolutely brilliant… really good vibes and amazing skier

[@CarvSki]

Couldn't agree more! Benni is an INCREDIBLE skier. Awesome he's using longer stiffer skis for his short turns - goes against what most people would do.

[@PowerHourCoach]

Love love CARV...and this great/helpful video!!

[@CarvSki]

We always appreciate the feedback Ernest! Thanks for watching and have a great winter this season ⛷

[@ronaldj.briggs8785]

Easy to follow and very helpful

[@rolltide00]

Next level video! "Sanks" for the tips Benni!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you enjoyed it Caroline! Thanks for watching ⛷

[@svfairisle]

Now that's how to shoot a ski tips lesson, brilliant. subscribed

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching! We're really stoked you enjoyed the lesson from Benni 👌

[@1richieski1]

great vid, love seeing the comparisons. You can see the difference also between them. The student skis from the knees and needs to separate them a little to keep legs parallel. 600+ days and i still learn on every turn.

[@CarvSki]

We're really happy to hear that these comparisons were useful to you! Have a great winter and stay posted for new content coming soon ⛷

[@ruslanaparaskevova6364]

Big thanks for this video! Although, I'm a beginner in skiing, Benni explained all tips very clearly and now I want to practice it!:)

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much 🤩

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 👌

[@ruslanaparaskevova6364]

@@CarvSki enjoyed, so you are more than welcome to continue with such content💪

[@stevie5903]

Perfect instruction, very good and easy to follow demo. Thanks :)

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you

[@CarvSki]

Glad you enjoyed it Stevie! Thanks for watching.

[@damonsmith7175]

I liked the yodel at the end!

[@ardenpowers7730]

Jacob has a little "A Framing" going on from time to time . . . Thanks for sharing . . .

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching! I'm sure Jacob will be working on this in the coming season. Stay posted for more content 🎿

[@adrianliu1029]

Excellent exercises! Thanks a lot.

[@anjawolfgram7381]

This is looking great. Love the format with a student

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Great to hear Anja! We'll make sure to continue experimenting with this format for future shoots 👍

[@kanbalkan1435]

I will tr it well done im like a beginner but now with your videos i can improve! thank you!

[@CarvSki]

You can do it! All the best putting these tips into action ⛷

[@tashunkawitko5984]

Great job, very well done and explained!

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful Tashunka! Thanks for watching ✌️

[@robertgoryl7487]

i cant believe it BENNI your famous!! Contrats. Robert G St Anton, i had lessons from you in Dec 21/Jan 22, i always said you were going to be famous one day, OOOh the walking drills brings back memories! ROCK ON BENNI. great skiing. Good instructor, Austrians are all the best skiers. Trust me Benni is the best guys. Use him.

[@dennisvandermaden4475]

Endlich a kurze Radien Video mit a riesei ski! 🤙Sauber gefoahn!

[@benniwalch3436]

Dankeschön 👍👍👍👍

[@thomaslindberg5752]

Wow the best lesson I've seen so far..

[@CarvSki]

Glad you think so Thomas! Stay posted for more lessons coming shortly ✌️

[@sebastians2262]

in arnolds voice "Jacob, if you want to live, follow me now"

[@bernardgauthier9124]

Thank you for these explanations and these vidéo very clear and simple…let it snow very soôn on the slopes for practice and fun, aha ahah 🎿⛷️

[@steveeaton8627]

Great tips on short turns! I always suggest one size shorter poles to help with all three tips that you have shown, your thoughts? Thanks Steve

[@-Cece]

I am the one going down the hill saying out loud "separation of upper and lower body!, feel the crunch on the side!, roll the knees towards the hill!!"......and this is why I ski alone...

[@CarvSki]

😂😂😂 You'll have to arrange a day to come and ski with Benni 😎

[@tianwang]

“That’s why he lost his phone” 😂

[@kevinmurphy8644]

Excellent instruction - thanks soooo much

[@CarvSki]

No problems Kevin! Thanks for watching ⛷

[@jingkappler5385]

Great lesson! Good coaching

[@TonyEarlsTrinityLawns]

Great sunny day on the Hexenboden. A great place to find a new phone 🤣

[@movakalin5333]

Danke fuer das Video

[@tzankotzanev1123]

Great lesson. Only one question: At what point in the turn I should start flexing knees and ankles into the opposite side?

[@julianscott4682]

This channel Show the improving of a regular Joe in the slope. So important for us learning. Really considering to get device. Thanks.

[@CarvSki]

Thank you for the feedback. Let us know if you have any questions about the Carv device 👌

[@juanv5375]

Great video! Thanks!

[@tonyg3091]

With that accent I was half expecting the dude to say something like: GET TO THE CHOPAH!!!

[@CarvSki]

We'll ask Benni next time if he's up for it! But no promises 😅 Thanks for watching Tony ⛷

[@tonyg3091]

@@CarvSki At least ask him to end one of his vids with I’LL BE BACK! :):):) You can’t just let this glorious accent go unused..

[@riccapatrol]

It's all about feeling it! ⛷️🙌

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching Michael, Glad you enjoyed the lesson 👌

[@heliotropeness]

Amazing lesson!!!

[@thomas4328]

Servus Benni, coole Tipps. Probiere ich gleich mal am Wochenende aus. Herzliche Grüße aus Salzburg und bleib gesund Tom

[@benniwalch3436]

Servus Tom , It’s time to play 💪👍

[@bestevaer1977]

Great stuff and in a great format, i love it! But Jacob's upper body rotation wasn't too bad to start with?

[@ThomasCWiley]

I’ve been skiing for 25 years and never got the hang of moguls, or smooth off piste skiing style. I’m here to learn how to learn short turns to hopefully transition to these other skills.

[@Rocstoneau]

I love your lessons.

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! We have a bunch more lessons on the way so stay posted for these over the coming months 👌

[@matteoallegretti1663]

Great job guys...very useful tips!

[@benniwalch3436]

Thanks

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful Matteo! Thanks for watching ⛷

[@kimurell509]

Good drills!

[@CarvSki]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 👌

[@vladimirreingold4189]

Really the best tips!

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much

[@CarvSki]

Glad it was helpful Vladimir! All the best putting these tips into practice 👍

[@shoes123uk8]

Nicely explained! 👍

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for watching! We're glad that these tips were helpful ⛷

[@danielafialova6899]

I really liked the video and explanation into details. I will give it a try.Beautiful mountains by the way.

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you

[@CarvSki]

Let us know how you get on trying out the tips Daniela! All the best 👍

[@danielafialova6899]

@@CarvSki I will keep repeating the Tips -Lessons in my head and keep on trying, the more we practice , we get better. Thank you for your online Lesson.

[@ericpayen4636]

thank you!!!! a real insght

[@AthelstanEngland]

Excellent! I'm about the same standard as Jacob and this was really useful. Cos see a definite improvement. Would it be fair to say he was also sitting a bit too far back?

[@dollyseguin1386]

I love to see skiing it is perfect 👍

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Dolly. Benni's short turns are awesome to watch 😍

[@AnyaMuslimah]

Great video. Do you have any tips for those who are afraid of proper edging? Anatomically, does it make people any more vulnerable to trauma, or it's absolutely normal and equally safe use of joints?

[@ddisalle]

Excellent lesson

[@elmercyperro]

Instructor is a ripper. Great skiing

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback! Benni know his way around a short turn 😉

[@oakapr]

Thank you!

[@raystebbins547]

Great lesson!

[@martinkristian]

Fantastic video! Found the 2nd exercise the most insightful. And can only add to the others wishing for a similar video with Benni mogul skiing! You know where to find me if you need a “student” for that one 😜

[@benniwalch3436]

Haha 😂 Martin let’s do that !! Thank you

[@CarvSki]

Glad you enjoyed it Martin! We'll keep you in mind 😎

[@ralphbaez6164]

Great instruction 👍

[@daveyoung7523]

This guy is great. Wish I could get him to coach me!

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you 🙏

[@CarvSki]

Thanks for the feedback Dave, Benni definitely has some of the nicest short turns we've ever seen 👌

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

different Skis for sure would help

[@riccapatrol]

Great job with the English Benni 👍

[@benniwalch3436]

Thank you very much

[@batuhanbelgutay9090]

Great lesson

[@sxanep]

Jacob: my ski level is intermidiate... Ye, man, you are already looking like a diamond