Brilliant. The best explanation I have ever seen....
@stephenverburg3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@billendy74254 жыл бұрын
First powder video I have watched of many where I actually learned something useful! I live in ski country and am looking forward to trying this technique.
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill. Have a great winter! Klaus
@misterfunnybones7 жыл бұрын
I improved my skiing balance (base of support + center of mass) by snowboarding. Having your legs locked & no poles forces the brain to maintain balance without increasing your base of support by widening the stance or by pole planting or pole dragging. Deep powder requires balance to float on the snow. Be careful of tree wells & snow immersion suffocation. Great video.
@simonsays31156 жыл бұрын
misterfunnybones I broke my arm when i tried to snowboard for the First Time After 14 y of skiing
@jforeman41113 жыл бұрын
Bought Klaus's ski school CD several years ago. He is an excellent skier and teacher. His simple suggestions are innovative but easy to understand!
@KlausMair3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) I hope you have access to the member area on the new website with more content. Private message me if you don't. Kind regards, Klaus
@falllinemaniac3 жыл бұрын
That porpoising movement is fun and all but it's so strenuous. I know I'm skiing the powder when I cannot see my skis. This is throughout the process, top to bottom. If the skis are submerged all the way down, that's a good run. New school shapes do this with aplomb. Front side carvers are for the groomed runs.
@joaquincortada14834 жыл бұрын
I love "The Powder"
@JanosKoranyi4 жыл бұрын
This was really god. I enjoyed it very much. May I suggest one new idea that can help a lot! This is dorsal flexion of your ankles. You press your feet upwards inside the boots when you ski in powder. This will create an ankle flex and also it lifts up the ski-tips so that you push your skis upward in the snow by your body. This is usually called "virtual bumps" Dorsal flex will prevent the skis from running ahead of your body even if you push your skis forwards, instead, they will go upwards in the snow. As soon you need an unloading of your ski-pressures, a knee flex, you use a dorsal flex of your feet with force.
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Janos. Lifting up the foot inside the boot, similar to leaning back for a short moment, helps to get the skis back up if the tips are about to dive. In general though i always want to keep my foot in touch with the boot, the footbed and would only use this as a move to get the tips back up. The virtual bump you refer to, the knee flex to create unloading is something you can also see me do in the run that is used as the thumbnail of the video, further down, closer to the camera. More on this can also be found here: Flex to Release vs Up and Forward kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKq2m3SHptVghdU Thanks for you comment. Greets, Klaus
@michaelsupple60816 ай бұрын
What an excellent tutorial!
@chimbatete7 жыл бұрын
Klaus you're the best! Very well thought out teaching. Come to Canada.
@borysvengerov33985 жыл бұрын
Great tips! It's very beneficial to understand the physics of powder under your ski: you're actually compressing it to build a small "groomer" for yourself as you go. P.S. I would argue that there's no new movements (skills) as opposed to on-piste skiing, but it is a different technique though.
@lucamaletti89584 жыл бұрын
I agree, you did a great video. It's really a clear, simple and efficient exmplanation! Thank you very much!
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Luca! :)
@sendyboi7028 Жыл бұрын
I live on the eastern side or the us, I don’t know how to ski it because our slopes are either ice or groomed runs.
@PaulGalea-zz1my4 жыл бұрын
Skiing on an Armada powder skies with more then 110 cm under the foot (like in your example) is not the same with skiing in the powder with a Volkl Racetiger with 66cm under the foot ( like in your exemple when you rest). Armada is a rocker ski that is not stocking in the deep snow while the Volkl Racetiger slalom ski is a camber one that get stock in deep snow and doesnt matter how much presure you bring with your ballance. In deep snow you don't carve like on piste, you have to float with the knees close and for this reason you need a wide pair of skis under the boots. I don't say is not possible to ski on powder with carve slalom skies for piste if you are an expert and you are in confort with high speed as to float, but for a guy that is taking ski lesson that is an horrible experience. So my first advice to ski in powder is to better use powder skies ( preferred rocker or camber-rocker at least).
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Dear Paul, the turns at 2:40 are on the Völkl Racetiger with 66mm under foot. The other skis used are an Atomic Allmountain and a Völkl powder ski with 100+mm. I agree that it does make it easier to ski powder on a wider ski and I explain that at 3:45. No matter what skis you use it is key that you are using the correct technique as especially on the wider skis it would be easy to just lean back and wiggle the tail. That's what this lesson is about. Greets, Klaus
@PaulGalea-zz1my4 жыл бұрын
@@KlausMair Dear Klaus, if you can learn an intermediate skier, to ski in deep powder with SL carve skies 66 cm under the foot with your tehnic, i'll give you 2000 euros. If not, you give me 2000 euros. Do you accept the challenge ?
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulGalea-zz1my Dear Paul, I am not sure what you are trying to say. Did I say that you should ski powder on a piste ski? Sorry I don't get it.
@average0citizen6 жыл бұрын
The best lesson for skiing the powder here on yt - made me improve rly much!
@cbro_4 жыл бұрын
Super duper turns
@rich83044 жыл бұрын
Buy some bungy cord and tie(not to tight) your knees together, go easy on the pitch of the slope.You'll be amazed how it unitizes the legs which gives you a wider( mono ski effect) platform to work with your pressure control movement pattern.Try it you'll like it
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Having a more narrow stance definitely helps in powder.
@koji1002005 жыл бұрын
Very good instruction in all your videos, thank you. from Japan!
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. More to come. :)
@bigd28292 жыл бұрын
So after you push down to create a hard base in the snow, what are you doing exactly with your legs/feet to initiate the next turn? Are your just simply turning your body and skis or is it something different? Happy skiing! 😊
@KlausMair2 жыл бұрын
After you have found the plattform you can use it to move up and forward to create release and turn the skis. Same movement as in this drill kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpa7n3Vmad9-p6c , only that you then use the release to turn the skis a bit. Just try to turn your legs and not your body. Have fun skiin! :)
@bigd28292 жыл бұрын
@@KlausMair this is super helpful, you are amazing. Thank you!!!
@KlausMair2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! 😊 This might also be helpful: sofaski.com/introduction-to-powder-free-reminder-card-to-download/
@bigd28292 жыл бұрын
@@KlausMair Awesome, I’ll check it out!
@1949taurus7 жыл бұрын
Bravo Kalus. Gute Arbeit !!!
@Capo51 Жыл бұрын
Great ski lesson ⛷️
@RatrackSnowDozer5 жыл бұрын
Clear and Simple to understand ! I just would add that for Off Piste the skier should also do not forget his brain on top of the rescue equipment and the guide. ;-)
@KlausMair5 жыл бұрын
I have added something at the end but yes agree.
@manzoordeadarskihimalaya32055 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, sir
@manzoordeadarskihimalaya32055 жыл бұрын
Have a visit here once in paradise Kashmir especially in gulmarg
@TheSnifmister2 жыл бұрын
Very good video. You taught me something
@Kenny-lbaum5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Klaus. However you are using the broad skis that are really easier in deeper snow. Kinda similar to the snowboard.
@KlausMair5 жыл бұрын
Hi Leo, not on the run at 2:42. ;) Greets, Klaus
@powderskier55475 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation Klaus and cant wait to try your tips in Japan
@KlausMair5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. :) We now also run Sofa Ski Camps in Japan www.sofaskicampsjapan.com :) Greets, Klaus
@frsantariga7 жыл бұрын
Du hast es leicht gemacht! Danke für die Lektion
@deepbluewaterful3 жыл бұрын
A Neskvik lessn : ) just kiddin great explanation, thank you
@KlausMair3 жыл бұрын
Quick and cheap. :) Thank you.
@foyorama4 жыл бұрын
remember ¨speed is your friend¨ if you go too slow you will have to work a lot harder
@14anjuli2 жыл бұрын
Klaus the BEST
@ryanturner39457 жыл бұрын
Is that a hat? or crazy hair! LMAO ..SUPER DUPER!
@KlausMair5 жыл бұрын
It is my "how not to do it" beanie but there were times when i actually taught in it. :)
@jasmic19956 жыл бұрын
his accent is so funny and cute (; Super Duper but honestly this vid was really helpful for me
@Tazz-ox4np Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@Ensignpeak2 жыл бұрын
Great content but bad snow! That's not much of powder as it is heavy untracked snow.
@marios7396 жыл бұрын
The teaching part is great, good job, but you need to find a new filmmaker
@KlausMair6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will continue to work on improving the video quality. The focus definitely lies on the content.
@madduckks7 жыл бұрын
Pushing the snow together is fine in that little bit of wet snow, but in waist deep plus, super dry snow, you don't ever push... You pull and move to where you are going, with rhythm!... You never get out of the snow! Come to Jackson Hole!
@KlausMair6 жыл бұрын
I hope i can ski Jackson Hole one day. I think this applies just as much to waist deep powder as it does to knee deep. Also in powder skiing there is more than one way of doing it. A good skier uses and blends different techniques. I think you can see the push as well as the pull that you are reffering to in the turns from 2:40 on. The powder lesson on the DVD/ondemand video covers this more. Thank you for your input. Come to Austria!
@rickblair55096 жыл бұрын
Deepest snow I ever skied was Colorado blower chest deep back in mid-90s, before wide skis. I can validate your skills/techniques work there too. I am very impressed with the quality of your instructions. You are a fantastic skier! Check out Olympic and WC champ Debbie Armstrong with 8-9 year olds. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWO2lH6JgqypqsU
@KlausMair6 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, thank you for your comment. I like Debbie's clips and espescially her enthusiasm and energy that she shows when coaching. :) Greets, Klaus
@ThievesTools7 жыл бұрын
Finally a good and useful explanation, very good video!
@paulbraiden35875 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent! Very well done.
@gregdowling20434 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@nolanredder25314 жыл бұрын
Is it the same technique going down a steep run if so I feel like I would go way to fast
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Yes the technique stays the same, you would only steer the skis more out of the fall line / finish the turns more so you can control the speed. Increase the steepness gradually.
@char_r102 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@richardelder2564 жыл бұрын
Great teaching sequence! Too bad you didn't have real powder snow to demonstrate in! LOL. The purist definition of powder skiing it that it happens when you are no longer skiing on the base but floating in the medium. Your idea of building a platform under the skis as you turn still holds, the only difference is that it is even more fun in deep powder!
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback Richard. There can always be more snow. :) I got a few deeper powder turns in the sequence after 2:40 ;)
@tsr71987 жыл бұрын
Very good instruction in all your videos, thank you. Sub
@najlaalkhuzayem5447 жыл бұрын
Is it better for beginners to ski on powder? And is it safer when you fall?
@KlausMair7 жыл бұрын
Hi Najla, beginners first need to learn how to ski on an easy, groomed beginner runs. Falling is definitely less painful if you pick a day with some soft, fresh snow but it helps if it is groomed to make it easier. After learning the skiing basics and progressing to safely being able to ski blue and red runs you can start to work on your skiing in ungroomed snow. Ideally with just a little bit of fresh, on a run that is not too steep together with a great coach. Thank you for watching. Klaus
@sssniperdragon84746 жыл бұрын
Najla alkhuzayem no
@2204JCM5 жыл бұрын
Power skiing is for advanced skiers and require different skis (wider). Beginners should be on the Green trails, then easy blue, more difficult blue, etc.
@williamotule4 жыл бұрын
great thanks!
@gRosh087 жыл бұрын
Feeling good!
@borjaperez75404 жыл бұрын
in what skiis he is on???
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
The turns at 1:02 are on a ca 100m powder ski, the ones at 2:40 on a Völkl GS Speedwall ca 70mm under foot.
@relatietherapie7 жыл бұрын
very good
@MorganPetitniot7 жыл бұрын
Great job Mair ;)
@KlausMair7 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@raghadmimar72697 жыл бұрын
cool vid!
@bustin59055 жыл бұрын
"the powder" :)
@phishfearme24 жыл бұрын
you forget step number 1 - finding powder!! good luck finding anywhere where powder lasts more than one/two runs
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Where do you ski? I am happy to recommend some places.
@Cutlerypotato4 жыл бұрын
Get to de choppa
@RobertOfPrague2 жыл бұрын
Servus Klaus, ganz dufte jemacht (Vatti war Berliner). Gruesse aus den Rockies. Would hope you've skied the real dry fluff in UT, CO, ID, WY & MT. Am an ole mntn goat w/ a bum knee from volleyball, can't do the hard leaning carving but still do the deep & steep in the trees on the ♦♦ in 2-5' of fresh pow. Face shots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKfHmXpmopufe9E A little wider stance & standing always over the sweet spot is advised here - don't kiss a tree. ;-) The pitch changes all the time in the trees - great fun. Am 6'4" (192 cm), 195 lbs & skiing 186-192 skis 100-122 underfoot. Spent last season in Solitude on Headwall & in Honeycomb Cny. Back to Alta now. Have a great off-piste season.
@KlausMair2 жыл бұрын
Hallo Robert, danke für Deinen Kommentar. :) Great pictures on your link! Wishing you lots of snow and a great season too! Klaus
@rishellefedrick17435 жыл бұрын
VICQUE BEST FRIEND'S
@loremipsumproductivityengi75524 жыл бұрын
Please don't teach by advanced narrow turns with body constantly facing downhill, they give little control over the speed. In fact, newcomers are extremely cautious and wish to maintain maximum control over their speed, so they only perform wide turns with their upper bodies rotating with their waists, parallel braking at every turn. Narrow powder carves provide no help to powder beginners.
@KlausMair4 жыл бұрын
Well Inigo you obviously got that wrong and I am very sorry that you are teaching skiers to turn with their bodies so they can make it down a powder run. The technique all respected ski schools in the world are teaching is based on ski fundamentals that will help you do well in the powder as well as on any other slope. Just because turning with the body helps a beginner make it down a powder run does not mean that it has anything to do with skiing (also taking the skis off and rolling down sideways works). Doing full body swings might help beginners to get down but it won't help them to further improve and creates movement patterns that will be very hard to change again later. Many self taught skiers get this part wrong and then wonder why they can only make it down a powder slope and still struggle to ski it. This was one of the key points that i tried to make with the video by also showing what many do and demonstrating what you should not do so skiers hopefully choose to take a good lesson and learn how it is done most efficiently.
@robertnaples42683 жыл бұрын
The most important thing how to ski powder is BEING FIRST so your class will be kissed just kidding old joke
@micwell22475 жыл бұрын
doesn't mention he's skiing on 6" wide skis...either
@KlausMair5 жыл бұрын
The skis used in the run at 2:40 are 68mm under foot