The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Switch (Backwards)

[@namlam941]

Thank you! I'm just beginning to practice skiing backwards. OMG, I made all the mistakes covered in the video. Love this one: "bending over to look behind you" :)

[@SkiAddiction]

It's good that you're catching those mistakes early on! It's a really important skill to have, and I'm stoked this video helped you on your switch skiing journey.

[@koaks06]

Thank you! This by far the best and most thorough switch vid. Can't wait to stop snow plowing!!

[@alexanderlin2022]

Best video for ski switch!

[@SkiAddiction]

Thank you!!!

[@jasonsong86]

Just started skiing last season after boarding over 12 years. Can't wait to try some switch skiing as I switch boarding all the time.

[@SkiAddiction]

that's awesome!!!!!

[@andrewdiamond2697]

I've been skiing switch for maybe 8 years, and I was wondering why my skills weren't progressing. Dang, I was missing some key fundamentals. Thanks for the video.

[@SkiAddiction]

Glad it helped! Keep practicing and you'll see those skills take off!

[@jasonharris5442]

Best switch video on KZbin! I learned a ton! Thanks for making this video!

[@SkiAddiction]

Stoked to hear it, happy to help!

[@KoflerDavid]

This almost looks like Snowboarding! Thanks for the detailed explanation, I think this is an important video for straight ahead carving as well!

[@matyas9259]

I started learning riding switch last year, thanks for this video! Will save it, watch it again on the slope. I think these basic drills will relly help me. :D

[@SkiAddiction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bearclaw5115]

Thanks for the instruction. You may have cracked the code for me learning how to ski backwards at 47.

[@SkiAddiction]

Never too late to learn! You got this! 💪

[@KZ-yu4jz]

@@SkiAddiction Haha, my age as well :) After this video I am going to try it out and hopefully not embarrass my kids too much. Really cool video, thanks for the inspiration!

[@anthonyalpha4118]

I'm 53 you're not alone in this endeavor!

[@tommy2days]

I’m good at going right but not left.

[@SR-ti6jj]

Your videos are superb. Thank you!

[@SkiAddiction]

Stoked you’re enjoying them!

[@choski76]

Great lesson

[@KennethDuda]

What a great video, lots of practical advice with enough theory to make it all make sense. Now only if this aging nerd could actually do it! 2024-25 season here I come!! 🤓

[@19spielkind98]

Nice, Axamer Lizum ❤

[@TheLexusisf]

Thanks for video end axamer lizum is the best!

[@Langhorstiness]

Do a follow-up video about ski pole management when learning switch. Lots of newbs accidentally touch a pole tip into the snow and jab the handle into their torso. Taking pole straps off wrists (if people have them) is another little tip when trying anything new to reduce potential for injuries in freestyle.

[@jasonsong86]

Just don't use poles.

[@Langhorstiness]

​@@jasonsong86 I agree, maybe at first, but people ski with poles. At some point they need to get introduced to riding switch.

[@jasonsong86]

@@Langhorstiness You don't need poles to ski. They can be helpful in certain situations but you don't need them always.

[@Langhorstiness]

@@jasonsong86 As a ski instructor I will say most people who attempt to ski without poles have terrible form, timing, balance, and style. It can be a source of so many bad habits. There's a time and a place for it when learning tricks (like spins, riding switch, etc.) but at some point it's time to stop skiing like a toddler. If you want to ski without poles you are free to do so. Let's agree to disagree and move on.

[@anthonyalpha4118]

Great tutorial! I like the 5.5 I do that except I change direction I'll try your way tomorrow. I was practicing Reverting into Switch Tuesday (leaning back while cruising forwards to initiate into Switch) when I noticed someone on my tail copying me. Pretty flattering for I'm not that good! Like the standing drill practicing the proper Switch stance too, I was trying that but not really getting it I noted. My Safety grabs were weak, but my Spreadies were Strong! Almost nailed my 1st Shifty Tuesday so not a bad Day 1 to start the season.

[@SkiAddiction]

Awesome!!! keep up the good work!!!!

[@anthonyalpha4118]

@@SkiAddiction Thanks bro greatly appreciate that more training yesterday

[@matteosurax]

last year i tore my ACL and meniscus while skiing switch, this season will be tough to start again

[@SkiAddiction]

That sucks!!! keep at it and it will come back:)

[@gottesma]

How hard is it to learn to ski switch on regular skis? Do I need to rent some twin tips?

[@BaggioVL15]

I started switch skiing at the first day I tried, it's 1 to 1 the same as rollerblading in anti-rocker skates. The only difference - you can't crossover your feet cuz skis are a bit bigger 😂

[@TheGorillaZilla]

W vid

[@SkiAddiction]

Thank you!

[@epso7621]

I always had this pain on my foot sole when trying this, it feels like a cramp. Any tips appreciated on how I can fix this pain.

[@SkiAddiction]

Sometimes getting boot insoles can help with this. The issue comes from not being able to fully use your foot. Sometimes it will go away with time, but sometimes it is a boot issue.

[@zway436]

im comfortable turning but i always lose it when i do very shallow turns or go straight... the rotation of my hip/ upper body always initiates a turn so i can't really steer if i don't do powerful turns, if that makes sense

[@tommy2days]

Is it easier to switch ski with twin tips?

[@SkiAddiction]

for sure!

[@misopasko2614]

Can you ski switch safely with normal alpine skis with flat ends?

[@SkiAddiction]

You can, but in more choppy or slushy snow it becomes more sketchy. But on prefect snow it is mellow.

[@misopasko2614]

@SkiAddiction thanks for the reply. I only ski on perfectly groomed snow, so it should be fine, I'm just scared the ends will dig in the snow even if the snow is flat. Will try your technique tho, might get better at it. Thanks again

[@JuliusBurton]

I found the last part confusing with all the inside, outside, uphill, downhill, leading, trailing etc… would I be correct in saying: To carve left and right whilst only looking over your right shoulder. You should put more weight on your right ski the whole time?

[@SkiAddiction]

Yes, there should always be more weight on the downhill ski. It's important to remember on the inside turn that you can't apply as much pressure as you do with an outside turn. If you have more weight on the uphill ski during the inside turn you are a lot more likely to catch an edge. It's best to be patience when you start trying them, and only turn very lightly and for short periods. Good luck with your switch skiing journey!

[@JuliusBurton]

@ thanks for the quick reply! Really useful comment and video! 🤝

[@eliquickel815]

First

[@partydadchad9368]

Riding switch is for skaters and boarders. You can't ski switch. You ski backwards.

[@kadeloveridge306]

What a dumb comment

[@hogcranker123]

words arent real, language is descriptive not prescriptive it doesnt matter

[@SkiAddiction]

Switch is faster to say then backwards:)

[@JG-pm9ty]

Get a snowboard

[@KutasMroku]

Get a life

[@SkiAddiction]

Check out Snowboard Addiction:)

[@Cowskiman]

I am very switch let’s see how switch you guys can be

[@SkiAddiction]

Switch it up🔥

[@Cowskiman]

@ switch pizza revert to switch French fry to switch yard sale is my best trick