You are making it even fun!

This is a really cool trick. Some of my friends afraid of putting skis on edges and gain speed. They should see this video

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, show them. There absolutely no danger they will fall over or pick up too much speed.

I also like the music in your videos. It gets me the western vibe.

@Triggerboy62

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you are a music lover. Be sure to check out my Blanco Post Office video and also my latest Dire Straits tribute cover Brothers in Arms, released today :)

most common mistake i see ... not learning the basics .... glad to see you keep reenforcing this view with your videos ... all i know is .. if you can't do it on the baby hill you sure as hell won't be doing it on the green ... or blue ... or black ... or double black (and when you get to this stage, black, it best to go in stages, start from the bottom up - perfect it on the bottom where it usually not so steep and progress up to the top - same with moguls, start at the bottom 6-10 and work your way up, but perfect the bottom first) .... great video, again. I show people this drill and others like it, on the baby hill and 5 minutes after i leave, they on the black trying to do it .. and they can't even do it on the baby ... do it till you can do it in your sleep then progress .. to the green ... and then ... not saying don't try it on the tougher stuff, but when practicing and doing drills it best to work your way ... up ... and this is one of the most important drills out there for carving, cuz this is the best way to "FEEL" the carve actually happening and how it should feel to be "constantly" on edge and because you are on the baby hill, where speed and terrain is very easy, you have the time to actually concentrate on what is actually happening and how it feels and how it should always feel, and if you don't have this "FEEL" imprinted in your brain and muscle memory you'll never carve to the fullest extent.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great comment. Everything you say is absolutely true. But people think that once they carve all their problems are solved. Its the opposite actually. Just like you pointed out. Thanks for doing so :)

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

By the way, did you watch my 3 Levels of Carving video? This drill was actually in that video at first but it didnt make the final cut as the video was too long.

@tinyskier6250

3 жыл бұрын

​@@Triggerboy62 Definitely, more you learn, the more there is to learn ... especially carving ... i've seen all your videos, i learn a lot from you, really appreciate all the time and effort you spend doing these ... thanks.

Hi! It's always great to watch your videos! Thanks for the instructions. I'm wondering what equipment you used for taking videos.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for asking. I have been using a Sony FDR AX53 for followcam and when holding it by hand as the stabilizer is so incredible powerful. However, the steady cam function broke a few weeks ago as I accidentally dropped it on the floor. Now I'm using the bigger Sony FDR AX700 mainly on a 3-pod and my older Panasonic HDC SD700 for on the fly shooting as it fits in my pocket. So called CamCoders all of them.

Great points for skiing !

@Triggerboy62

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

=Very helpful. Thank you.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and happy Eastern :)

Thank you man! Will try Greetings from Russia, anyway!

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Good luck :)

I'm struggling with curving, i think my problem is small edge angle but I will try your drill this winter thanks for this.

@neinsager3236

Жыл бұрын

I am still a beginner, only couple of days of skiing last year. But I watched so many videos on skiing, I am pumped and eager to try things out. Can not wait for the winter.

@Triggerboy62

Жыл бұрын

Alek and Nein, great to hear you are all fired up for this season. My carving videos should get you carving. Note that if you put your skis on edge they will turn very tightly and then stop. You probably need to point the skis more down in the fall line than you are prepared to do at first. Let me know how you progress. Reg, Tom

@neinsager3236

Жыл бұрын

@@Triggerboy62 Thank you sir, will do. Ski heil!

Nice video. I have a question. Where is your weight placed? On the outside ski being edged or the inside ski being the stabiliser?

@Triggerboy62

Жыл бұрын

Great question. On your inside ski. Cheers, Tom

@ Tiggerboy62. Thank you for this informative video. I have learned a great deal about carving from watching your videos. When I carved on a green trail (USA), I didn't have the problem of brushing snow with my ski ( Head Kore 85 W Women's Skis 156cm). However, when I skied on (USA) blue trails, I always had a brushing snow problem. Is my ski a cause of the problem? BTW, I am 175 cm (170 lbs). Thanks.

@Triggerboy62

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my videos and for leaving a comment. No, the skis should not be a problem. Most likely you are not patient enough at the top of the turn. Speed will be building up and you want your skis to turn but be patient. Let the skis turn. Dont force the turn. I have a new carving lesson coming up soon. Hopefully you will be able to learn from it a bit more. Cheers, Tom

@tedwang6898

Жыл бұрын

@@Triggerboy62 Thanks. I will try to be patient and hope your suggetion will fix my problem.

ha, I did the same drill 9 years ago :)

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its an old drill. I was looking for the original demo here on YT from years ago but didnt find it.

Hi Tom, are you in Levi now? Is it possible to receive a live lesson? Tnx

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, not now. Going there after eastern. Are you there now?

@albertobarbieri7274

3 жыл бұрын

@@Triggerboy62 Thanks, I live in Rovaniemi so I'll try to ask again after Easter 👍. I'm a beginner (started last November) and I've never received a lesson (just 45 min to learn how to take the skilift and to wedge) then I skied a lot during the winter but still can't carve 🙄

Tom, I am beginner and i have big problem with separation down/up body.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. If you are beginner you should watch my wedging videos and try to figure out how your body should move. Send me a video and I will give you some feedback.

Do you do anything with your toes inside the boot because according to my coach you lift them to the top of the boot in some way

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Great question. Yes, I wiggle my toes inside the boot to keep them warm. But seriously, some coaches are very much into moving the foot and the toes inside the boot. Your coach was probably asking you to lift your toes inside the boots in order for your ankle to flex and pull you forwards. Maybe he thinks you are sitting back a bit too much. You can also move your ankle inside the boot but it is a bit more tricky. I made a video of it a few years ago and have been planning on remaking it with a proper voice over. Let me know is you want a link to it. Reg. Tom

@No-xp4ff

3 жыл бұрын

@@Triggerboy62 id love a link to it, thanks for answering so quickly too

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

@@No-xp4ff sorry, took me a while to find it myselfe. I have a few videos out there hahaha.... here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mp96trePgqzXobw.html

@No-xp4ff

3 жыл бұрын

@@Triggerboy62 thank you

Tom, I demoed a race ski in a ski only resort, and it is much easier to hold the edge then my all mountain ski ... does that mean I need to tune my skis? I do feel like the edge is not as sharp as before...

@trevorquinn2839

3 жыл бұрын

as a racer, race skis are just naturally easier to hold a edge on. They are built to hold an edge. Tuning free skis would help with grip though. If you need tuning gear recommendations I could help.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to tune your edges. I tune them after every time I have skied. Almost. At least if its icy or we have had a training session or a race. Even between runs. We are now talking amateur level. The pros have different skis for riding the lift hahahaa. But race skis will always be better on a groomer. I use only racing skis. I do not own all mountain skis. I ski bumps, powder, crud, ski school.... everything with a pair of 165 SL skis. A couple of times I have rented wider skis but my default skis are racing skis.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

@@trevorquinn2839 Great, please tell us what kind of tuning gear you use and a bit how you tune as well :)

@trevorquinn2839

3 жыл бұрын

Triggerboy62 I race in northern Vermont council in the US. Where mikeala is from. I tune and was every day because of the harsh snow conditions. I have all the hand tuning gear plus some electric stuff. If u were looking for a starter pack, “racewax” makes a very good value starter pack. It is not as good as swix or Tokyo or holmenkol but it gets the job done.

@trevorquinn2839

3 жыл бұрын

Triggerboy62 every 3 days I use an electric ski sharpener to start then I daimond stone them with a medium or course stone, then with fine or x fine, and I finish it off with ceramic

Очень красиво !

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

so we carve only one one ski and the other one follows?

@Triggerboy62

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Thats a good starting point. If you have a hard time understanding carving then this drill is very good. Cheers, Tom

'Stabiliser' not 'steering wheel' I think.

@Triggerboy62

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't know what I was thinking. Problem with many different languages but its of course no excuse. Thanks for being so observant and pointing it out and thanks for watching :)

Tha from korea Then where r u ?

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Finland :)

@jucktv1629

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there After Corona I would go to ski in Finland So i want to know ' until when you can ski ' and ' specific ski resort name ' Also i would see ya in person If you can

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

@@jucktv1629 good resorts in Finland are Levi and Ylläs. March and April would be best months except this year with Covid messing things up. Sure we can ski together if all stars align. Send me email tdk.skiracing@gmail.com

The ski is so short! Under the chin. Hmmm.

@Triggerboy62

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but that is the maximum length for mens SL skis. They say the ski doesent know how tall you are ;)