Learn How To Ski Moguls | Bump Drills #3 | Javelin Turns

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

Ok, quick poll. The video has gotten over 700 views in a couple of days. I'm curious, how many of you out there can do a Javelin turn? Let me know in the comments below. And if you're finding it difficult, let us know if we should do a followup video to break it down a bit more. And thanks for watching.

[@mollyshredder]

Have to say the demos are perfect. One of the few channels w great demos.

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

We appreciate you saying that Molly. Good luck out there with your clinic.

[@parkeresty3405]

Keep at it out there, and get that pro to stay safe!

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

Dylan is getting his game face on for qualifications tomorrow in Georgia. I'll tell him you said hi. We're itching to jam soon.

[@ZanderTeeVee]

Got any more pixels?

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

Aw man, I'm the camera guy. That one hurts, lol. But what I will tell you is that Santa is bringing Steezy some new cameras and new lenses ... and a new gimbal. I promise it will get better. Hope you stick with us while we work to improve the product.

[@louis3774]

How important is it to lean forward in skis. I am 14 and i can do easy double blacks but i always find myself leaning backwards or at least not leaning forward in my skis and when i lean completely forward it's a bit scary and it feels like im not in control. also this was a great video

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

Lets not use the word "lean", ok? Because that tends to make people think that they should "lean" at the waist, which puts your butt back and limits your ability to move effectively. Instead, think about projecting your hips into the next turn. When you are making a turn and you're at the point when you feel the most force pushing back, from that point forward in the turn, you can begin to lessen how much you are pushing back and allow your hips to cross over the skis. It takes some time to figure this out. But have a look at Dylan's qualifying run today and notice how upright his body is. It's about the hips: kzbin.infoxsFCq162emo?si=dilx8SrhqduESdJo&t=2849

[@Osnosis]

Yes, hips/pelvis forward. I teach that you can “never be too far forward, against the tongue of the boot”; when you feel too far forward, you’re just forward enough! (mental cue)

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

@@Osnosis - so I was taking my Level II Exam years ago and I failed. The feedback from the examiner was "you're too far forward", lol. So yes, you can be too far forward. The key is ... at initiation, projecting into the turn. If students do that, a lot of good things will happen (like dynamic ankle flexion.) If you don't mind me asking, where do you teach?

[@Osnosis]

@@SteezyJoeNetwork Jackson Hole (but not for JHMR). Without context, I can't say for sure whether the examiner was correct, or merely parroting PSIA material. If you look at Harald Harb (in particular) and Lito Tejada-Flores, you will find the best explanations of balance on skis (although, of course, Deb Armstrong also knows her stuff). Having watched 'professional' instructors for well over 30 years, and having my own students, I know that I can progress an intermediate skier to expert level MUCH faster than any resort backed program. Most PSIA programs want to students to come back over-and-over, whereas I teach to gain the practical skills for self-improvement (you still have to practice!), and I deeply analyze the student's proclivities in order to tailor their learning. I could go on for days (my wife has had to suffer that!), but you probably know the drill (pun intended)!

[@BugWalk]

In Zermatt you can't find moguls. Could you show this on no. 10 in Madonna for example 😂😂

[@SteezyJoeNetwork]

So the Swiss Demo Team and a handful of us mogul skiers made our own mogul runs in Zermatt for training purposes. There were two courses while we were there, one under the lift and one off piste off to the side. You can have moguls in Zermatt if you know what you're doing. But I hear what you're asking for, and I understand. So far, all we've shown is flatland exercises. The bump stuff is coming. In the meantime, checkout Dylan skiing in Georgia early this morning: kzbin.infoxsFCq162emo?si=dilx8SrhqduESdJo&t=2849

[@marctailor5219]

Great to see somebody without a helmet, "get in there." Stay free and not controlled.