How to Ski Variable Snow / Chopped up Powder / Crud - Expert Ski Lessons #8.4

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Skiing variable snow can be great fun, it's always changing. You need to have a good strong stance, look ahead and adjust for the snow. Stay positive and go for it.
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[@Ricky-ci4jx]

This guy is a great skier, and excellent instructor. I'm really enjoying this series!

[@patricktil]

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[@skng]

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[@marvely01]

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[@darrylh8359]

I'm a fan of your instructional videos. In this episode specifically, since it is about variability, I think in either this session or a totally new session needs to be dedicated to "ice" where most people have accidents and lose control

[@emosewayllatot]

Simple. Go straight over it and turn on the crud.

[@Jon-cw8bb]

@@emosewayllatot not really. its possible to turn on ice if you have the correct technique (and to a lesser extent gear). it requires more edge control than most skiers are capable of and is not a forgiving thing to learn how to do so it's not surprising that this approach is recommended ! !

[@iczemi]

Excellent lessons. Thanks a lot.

[@StephenGBarr]

Another very useful video...thanks

[@constanzekorth4051]

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[@darrenturner2007]

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[@zaggner]

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[@skng]

Cheers zaggner. It took a lot of effort to get the Ski School Apps working right on Android so we're stoked to here you're liking it. Thanks again for the great feedback. Happy skiing!

[@MrChiptrix]

Best thigh-practice ever! ;)

[@skng]

Agreed +Rasmus. It can be a real workout skiing chopped up powder as the body is constantly adjusting to the changing conditions. But try to stay centred with a strong stance and let the legs work like independent suspension under the body and it might help.

[@hoffer54]

Bring on that burn baby!!

[@apothecurio]

Me of the most fun I’ve had skiing was on this type of snow

[@OMTheVASYA]

Thanks

[@faithkelaher814]

very good and helpful video. thanks!;)

[@skng]

Thanks Faith. Great to hear that you are enjoying our how to ski lessons and finding them useful. Are you skiing at the moment or waiting for winter?

[@Alphfirm]

Nice video, thanks :)

[@skng]

No worries Alphfirm. Glad you're enjoying the lessons.

[@DamnJungleFunction]

boss recovery from that rock

[@leopoldbloom100]

In variable snow do you keep some weight on each ski for much of the time?

[@henryrchen]

What skis are you using in this #8.4 video? And can you provide the dimensions?

[@iczemi]

Wow houulllyyy.

[@roshi98]

Where I ski (Northeastern USA) by mid-day conditions are quite icy. Is there a video which covers techniques for negotiating ice? Sharp edges are a must, of course, but my question more relates to skiing those unavoidable areas where ice is present while stacked, balanced, and in control. Having seen a number of accidents where individuals got hurt either because they were going too fast or someone else was where iciness was present it's an important topic in my neck of the woods.

[@billk4685]

+A Miller yea agreed. I ski mostly east coast as well and dealing with ice is a must. Main things I have learned is (besides sharp tuning): 1: keep weight balanced or slightly forward, being too far back or too much angle, any slide will be really hard to recover from. 2: Try maintaining your edge to carve through ice. Don't panic and try to skid or hockey stop, hold your edge and gradually turn your carve uphill to slow down in a C shape. Sudden jerky movements causes skid which means you lose grip. 3: Look ahead for signs of ice and look for texture where you can scrub some speed. 4: Predict icey areas and go slower. Those steeper sun backed wind blown areas that people skid across will always get icey. Avoid them and use the softer edges to scrub speed or fall line ski. - I love these Ski School videos but seeing those awesome conditions for examples of "crud" or moguls makes me smile. I want to see Darren in Killington Outer Limits with ice and deep cut moguls. :)

[@richard975]

I find having most of the weight on the outside ski really helps in chopped up crud like this. the inside ski adjusts and compensates. outside ski = firm suspension, inside ski = loose suspension. thoughts anyone?

[@jamesdunn2214]

I think some awareness and functional tension on the inside leg helps.

[@rosharaz9000]

I wanna ski with you.

[@heboss90]

do i need a rocker ski for skiing off piste or can i go with a carving ski as well? would it make a big difference?

[@skng]

Hi there +Gerwin He. You can ski off-piste on a fence post. However it won't be as easy and it won't be as much fun. The same is true with carving skis. Rocker was developed to help get the tips up out of the deeper snow and help you surf on top of the snow pack. With modern all-mountain skis you can now find a ski with rocker that still skis well on piste. I guess you just have to ask "what sort of skiing do I do/enjoy the most" and then get the right ski to suit. It's all about getting the right ski for the right conditions.

[@TE1HAR]

I purchased your app a few years ago but now the sound doesn’t work. Anything I can do to get the sound back?

[@0071287]

He’s skiing fast here .. how do you ski this type of crud choppy snow with less speed and control ?

[@finnhanberg]

Where are you at the filming of this video? as in resort.

[@skng]

Hi Finns Mind. the majority of our skiing lessons like this were filmed in Serre Chevalier Vallée in the Southern Alpes of France. Hope that helps

[@finnhanberg]

Thanks :)

[@mooseyman12345]

I always lose control on ice. absolutely did my knee going down ice. Any tips on skiing better down icier slopes?

[@apothecurio]

Moose City United if you are on a trail with a thin amount of snow I try to not move and tighten my core when I go across a patch of ice. That could be a terrible idea but hats what I do. Don’t make sudden movements

[@amps.]

SoundCzech same with me

[@amps.]

SoundCzech I just go straight down and don’t turn

[@collinpage8037]

Where do you have your bindings mounted?

[@alexjardinealex]

Collin page on the skis 😂

[@skng]

Hi Collin. Normally 'Boot Centre' for just general off piste skiing as this is where the ski's sweet spot has been designed. What 'style' of skiing are you in to? General off piste, Freestyle, Freeride...?

[@MARINFERNADO]

Es mejor ir rápido ?

[@NMEofdaST8]

How do you ski on icy terrain?

[@jamessteale805]

NMEofdaST8 you don't

[@bays19]

avoid at all cost.

[@misterfunnybones]

preferably with tuned slalom or GS skis. Icy crud requires traverse survival turns to get back to any groomed run or your private helicopter.🙂

[@vickiejyhong1337]

Where do you go skiing? In which country?

[@skng]

Hi Victoria. Most of our Ski lessons were filmed in France (Serre Chevalier) but as a professional skier I have been lucky enough to tour the World. Where are you from? Cheers, Noddy.

[@vickiejyhong1337]

Ski School by Elate Media Hello Noddy, My daughter, son, and I are finishing the stem turn and moving on to parallel. Since your videos are very useful, we watch them everyday. We are Korean-Singaporian, but nationally Korean. Please keep your finger crossed so we can move on to advance! Cheers, Vicki

[@wolfie8748]

where is this place

[@SubZero2012UK]

Hi, I've got a weird one for you, how do you over come a fear of skiing, I love skiing and go to Andorra mainly, according to instructors there I have good skiing technique etc and manage reds ok although they make me feel uneasy. Once I get to a certain speed I start to lose confidence in myself and then everything falls apart and planting my face. One thing I have noticed is at the higher end of my speed threshold my one ski it's twitching and skipping around whilst the other is firmly on track. I don't know whether that's anything that's linked. Any ideas. Off to Andorra again soon and would love to have the skill and confidence to go from top to bottom without a hiccup Thanks Darren

[@wibblywobbly999]

+Subzero UK Where abouts in Andorra do you go? I tend to go to Soldeu usually and was wondering if you head to Grau Roig/Encamp etc. and how it compares.

[@SubZero2012UK]

+Dalyhoo never been there although one day I will, Arcalis was the best skiing for me, stunning scenery but the weather was perfect too

[@johnmacward]

What you experience is very normal. I'm the same, I can't quite get used to speed on steeper slopes like reds. I tend to prefer to skid a lot more here and just don't have the courage to carve these or aggressively take them at speed. However I'm fine with that at the moment. When you speed up you're brain needs to process more info because it realises risk just increased, hence nerves and anxiety can pop up and you can lose your nerve and simply fall. It will come with time.

[@nemanjabogdanovic3191]

where is this resort?

[@skng]

Hi baja raja Most of our ski school lessons were filmed in the Serre Chevalier ski resort, France. Not a bad spot?

[@nemanjabogdanovic3191]

Elate Media i saw some pictures, looks expensive :D How much is ski pass?

[@skng]

baja raja You can find out all you need on their website: www.serre-chevalier.com/en/winter/ski-area/skipass/ hope that helps.

[@davehoover8853]

Do you adjust the width of your stance in variable conditions?

[@jenniferray8914]

Snowbird tad and Kyle solomon

[@wolfie8748]

how can i give my weight

[@dkcas11]

What skis were those? :)

[@skng]

Hi ***** Darren is using Volkl Gotama skis for most of our off-piste skiing films. As you can see they are incredibly versatile and a lot of fun to ski. Cheers.

[@dkcas11]

Thanks! :)

[@rahkinrah1963]

Do you always have to wear a backpack?

[@skng]

If you’re just skiing crud or chopped up powder on the side of the piste then it’s less important. But if you’re going off piste then there are things that you need to carry to be safe in the mountains. Do you ski off-piste a lot? Or do you prefer in resort, piste side stash? Both can be loads of fun ay.

[@YolkyPalky]

Why are you always carrying around a huge backpack?

[@Emtful]

YolkyPalky For back protection.

[@nickbrotchie1769]

U r constantly inside on each turn. Even when u came to a stop. Work on attacking the slope...more balance on your downhill or outside ski...adj your stance as required....reach down the slope and don’t fight it.

[@servacbonifac6472]

Delphine turns

[@jamesdunn2214]

Dolphin.

[@andreunz]

Still not sure , how to ski this snow with this “stay positive??!”

[@bloosnail]

basically: get gud

[@CPTRedBeard]

An information/tip video without actually being informative. Nice. :/

[@megamaser]

All he says is that in variable snow you need to vary your technique. He gives no explanation beyond that. Shouldn't that much be obvious? Explain what technique to use when. Explain how to react with your balance and weight to different conditions. This video provides no useful information.

[@LunaFrost-fb8ti]

In variable snow do you keep some weight on each ski for much of the time?

[@skng]

Yes it’s often considered more two footed skiing, and you do need to be more aware/in control of that uphill ski. A good strong balanced position always helps in any skiing. However, I find if you concentrate more on driving that outside hand through the turn it will keep your hips aligned and help drive that downhill leg/ski through the increased resistance of the crud. Check out our video on “the progressive pole swing”. Does that help?