How To Ski Bumps / Moguls - Advanced Ski Lesson #6.4
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Skiing Bumps or Moguls can be intimidating if you don't know how to ski them properly. We take a look at some drills and tactics in this ski lesson that will help you learn to ski bumps with confidence. Absorption, turning on top of bumps, turning around them and skiing steeper mogul slopes are all covered.
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Knowing how to ski moguls and being able to explain it to someone are two very different things. As a professional ski instructor who lives in an area with few moguls, I had few opportunities to learn teaching methods in this type of terrain and this video will definitely help me with my future lessons. Great tips and explanations.
all your ski videos are terrific! we LOVE this instructor. He's so clear, and utterly charming. Bravo!
someone please thank him for us, will you?
Don't want do discourage anyone, but skiing moguls is among the most difficult things. I can do it kind of ok-isch now but have been exercising for 20 years. So don't be disappointed if it does not work immediately. But what you can do for training is always keeping your hands (with the poles) in front of you - yes, even on the normal slopes. Good luck and patience.
I just watch this video and skid moguls for the first time ever. It was fairly easy, but then again I have skied for about two years, which isn't much- but still its not that difficult.
I got back into skiing moguls in my 50's. But after 20 years, a couple of knee surgeries, ruptured disks, and not having the reflexes of a 25 year old, it was clear I needed new techniques. I think this video is an excellent demonstration of using techniques that absorb shock, control speed, and tactically reduce risk, and would be great for older skiers, younger skiers getting into moguls, or those who just want to get through that mogul field instead of traversing around it.
This is not a video on competitive or zipper-line mogul skiing, and never pretends to be. Nobody's going to be hooting at you from the lift using these techniques. But I can tell you from experience you'll be able to ski anywhere on the mountain, even the steepest bump runs, with confidence and control.
The only tips I would add are "sucking your feet under you" during compression (points the tips down, keeps the ski on the snow---think about bring your feet back in line with your head) and keeping your hands out front and knuckles rolled down. Some other videos go over both of those well.
PRO TIP: Get poles that adjust on the fly (twist lock) and shorten your poles by 5-10cm before doing steep bump runs. This will also help keep your body and hands forward.
Started skiing this fall in Utah at Park City, Snow Basin etc...I've learned more about skiing from Darren than any ski instruction that I have even received. He is clear and concise and frankly--encouraging.
I am level 6+ skier, I must say that your videos are extremely great help to me. Today the snow was about 6 to 7 inches and it was HEAVY!! So happen that I have watch a couple of videos of yours and this ski bumps video. I have so much more confident to tackle the situation I am in. I was not afraid after a few try and I was loving it !!! Skiing can be fun when I apply the right technique. Thank you so very much !! You are awesome!! I love skiing more now!! ( At Colorado ).
I'm a level 11+ gold medalist. He also helped me. I ski in Minnesota.
@@tlkness1582 I am a level 69+ diamond medalist. He helped me too
Cannot see your skiis from subtitles
Very good instuction, I regularly watch these before going out to ski. Congrats.
Best mogul skiing video I have watched and used. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Are you getting ready for another winter?
@@skng , yes for sure:)
I could ski moguls after 7 days' practice in Sierra, South Lake Tahoe this season. Appreciate your video so much again!
Thank you for this video
I seriously hope the comments below are not indicative of the typical skier/snowboarder personality.
I appreciate these vids and whenever I search you tube ski vids I look for the orange jacket.
Hi +Michael Walling. As long as we are helping people like you get out there in the mountains and enjoy their skiing more then we're stoked. So thanks for the feedback and subscribe as we'll have more coming your way soon. Cheers Andy.
I m an italian ski instructor and I've found these videos very useful also for me to compare the different techniqes that we apply...
You may want to check out the "Jam session" videos.
The are very well done too.
I had a brief e-mail exchange with Valerio and he seems a very nice guy.
Nice- simply explained by a teacher who knows the technicalities and how to build confidence in the student. Great camera work. Thanks
This is probably the best 5-minute intro to mogul video. though a student might still need to take real-world lessons before mastering these skills.
I’ve taught skiing in CO for 18 years, you are a very good skier.
Darren: Great stuff. Bumps, the final fronteer. I've avoided them my whole life. Ocassionally, I'll drop in one of the shorter bump runs just to annoy myself and feel as if I'm making progress. The problem has always been peoples opinions on 'how' to ski them. You have cleared it up, you ski them in a variety of ways. Over the tops, in the gully's, spot a few ahead...can't wait for the season to start to try this a bit. I still usually end up being launched at one point or another. The shock obsorber knee thing looks helpful as well. Knees up push down...I guess one needs to be more active than passive with bumps. Additionally, bumps aren't bumps any more, they're more like ledges and crevasses!! We're praying for snow in California. Mother nature is threatening to give us some in the first couple of weeks in December. Come to Mammoth some time.
This is a nice simple lesson and he defines the word demonstration. I am an instructor too and aspire to be like him. One thing he never mentioned is just how important upper/lower body separation is in the bumps. He hit pretty much everything else but I am surprised he didn't put that in. Maybe it's a whole other topic on its own? Anyways, you will never be a good bump skier if you can't turn your legs while keeping your upper body, hips included, facing down the hill. Fact.
aboutface102 Excellent point. The more I can stop following my skis in the bumps, the better I ski them. You can't make the next turn if your momentum is going sideways in the wrong direction.
Practicing a series of quick turns is always helpful because to do them in fast rhythm you have to both unweight the skis as you turn...and also counterrotate your torso, both needed in moguls.
Practice doing 10 turns in 10 seconds.
Trick is to let the knees be shock absorbers and keep centre of gravity over skis, hands in front. Once you get back on the skis, you are doomed. I like to hit the bump about mid way and then collapse the knees, turning at the apex of the bump by pivoting skis.
Best ski learning video iv ever seen. Clear, calm, nice technique, clear audio and video... keep it up!
Going skiing in Andorra on Jan 13th. Been once before in Aprica, Italy. These videos have been absolutely perfect to refresh me before I go. Thanks.
Hi John Glad you found the videos helpful!in the situation you are describing I find it helps not to stand and think too much,get straight in there and make your first turn it is the hardest one.Once you are up and running keep the terns going this should help with the intimidation you are talking about. Thanks Darren
Great videos! Hands down, the best lessons I could get without being on the mountain, thank you!
Nice snow. Here in the mid-West of the US, the troughs of bumps are usually ice sheets.
Thanks for the positive feedback, you are correct on both counts it is filmed in Serre Chevalier where I live in the southern French Alps, we did most of the filming in January when it is nice and quiet. thanks again
pls make video ''how to ski with ice'' because i mostly of the time am skiing on ice
+quint cleffken It's important to keep your upper body (Including your hips) quiet on ice and moving down the fall line. All relevant skills matter. Don't do any extreme movements. Slide sideways if necessary -- carving may not be possible.
thx i honestly thought someone would call me a troll or a whiner
Ice? Sharp edges are essential. Carry a simple edge tuning tool in your gear. Out here in the icy East, my skis are set at 3 degr side; 1 degr base, but many just do 2/1 which lasts a bit longer.
Then don't be shy about edging hard to slow down.
Swix makes a small, cheap, pocket size version which goes up to 4 degr. The fk one is more accurate but larger.
+quint cleffken IKR!! I'm ALWAYS skiing on HORRIFIC ice whenever I go to black or double black diamonds..... it's so horrible, I don't know what to do......
Thank you so much for the tips. I am using it this winter and actually enjoying and looking forward to moguls!
It's a pleasure +niehiuh. Just glad to hear that you are finding the skiing lessons helpful. Moguls are a lot of fun once you get the hang of them.
Very interesting videos you make. Lots of pieces of useful advice and they really are helpful. Going skiing tomorrow, you surely bolstered my excitement, since skiing is something I love. Keep making those videos, I'm sure many others find them helpful as well.
"Start off mnice and eaasy and build it up". Good advice and something I do without thought. Lots of good advice here.
When I first hit the moguls I was absolutely terrified, but then I remembered the courageous feats of the Cheese-rolling crowds and it gave me the push that I needed to work on my technique and overcome my fears. Go Cheese Rollers.
I messed this up and tore my shoulder ligament apart. First day, last ride down the slope.
Great tutorials by the way!
boy, he looks so relaxed. maybe it's just because ive always feared mogals, but still...
i have been skiing for 15 years, since i was 6, and i never had a teacher past the side sliding.If u get enough practice u learn to do all these things instinctively , a lesson helps tough , i heard :D
Holy crap that skiing place is awesome where is it? Great videos.
After years of being unable to relate to "let the bump push your feet up" ... I finally figured out that it's more of an actual action, a retraction of the feet created by using your muscles to actively pull them up under you as you go over the bump. What you said wasn't wrong, it's just the choice of words ... it's all about the 'how'.
Fantastic tutorial, next ski holiday will be my third and this tutorial will really help my turns
It is pretty much at the top of our list of things to film, it will be coming.
We filmed the majority of the Ski School App series in Serre Chevalier nestled in the Southern Alpes of France.
got your apps on my phone and taking it with me on my first ski trip, two years on indoor slopes.... roll on end of feb
great vid! went from snowboarding to skiing and love it! Just started doing the black diamond moguls at whistler. This helps a lot! My friend was teaching me and this just adds to the awesomeness :) I LOVE SKIING!!
Thank you very much stay excited and have a great first ski of the season.
If it works for you and it feels better then keep doing it!!have a good winter Jim
I shall be trying these three techniques in a few days time.
Thanks. regards Andy.
I saw the basic carving video previously and thought one was "POOF" a miracle happens and you are carving, however, this is a great and informative video. I like the bit about timing edge changes with cresting bumps, there are some rollers at the hill I ski at and almost every time I ski that run, I do the same thing, I time edge changes with cresting those rollers. I will be watching this video often and keeping it in mind.
this is the tutorial that helped me on ovation at killington lol
That's great to hear glad the films helped.
68 years old, and I still love skiing the bumps.
I don't have the stamina to go top to bottom, but I make a point of doing bumps daily.
That’s awesome Jack. I think that once you get the bug for bumps it sticks with you ay.
thanks man, I always had an issue with going too fast and falling.
Nice lesson. Well done. Thanks!
Looks great. Different experience when there’s a million people on the slope as there always seems to be.
Thanks for the positive feedback I'm glad they will help you,have a great holiday.
Thanks Andy Hope it goes well and helps your skiing.
When this was filmed I was skiing on Nordica boots Stockli skis and Acterex clothing, but I am currently sponsored by Nordica boots Volkl skis and Scott clothing.
No one cares
I personally always used poles and feel a poll plant is a very necessary part for most skiers, there is a movement for people skiing in the park or off piste with no polls, I think it's a case of what ever floats your boat.
Omg if only I looked at these videos before I went skiing. Would have gotten me out of the biggest mess I got myself into!!
Best Series I could find. Thank You.
Nice video, it helped me alot on red an black slopes.
get the skiing crud video out asap!!!! watched all the videos i am a decent skiier but your videos will help me fine tune my skills. thank you so much.
best ski videos I ever watched
I love youre not wearing a helmet on one of your more dangerous videos, but you wear one when teaching how to snow plow
Hi Darren
Nice clips from someone who has obviously been taught and teaches calmy and properly
very informative, even for an old army ski lag like me. See you have a couple of nay sayers-well don't let them put you off I doubt they ever had a ski lesson before.
Dave
People like you should be paid, thanks heaps.
I ride twin tips and actually use the bumps for jumps lol 360's of it are fun !!
Thanks Darren, loved that.
I've never been skiing before and i'm going with my school tomorrow i hope i pick it up quickly
The best advice here is "look." I swear, it works every time. Concentrate on what's in front of you, without distraction. That's 1/2 the battle.
The resort I go to has two foot super Moguls on a black. Very fun
thanks I learned a lot, cant wait to try
Hi Andy. We are just putting the finishing touches on the how to ski powder video and it will go live tonight at 19:30GMT
I think of the moguls as being steps down the slope, using the top side of the face of each bump as the place to side slip into. Remember; side slip puts on the brakes, while carving tends to increase your speed. On very steep slopes, go right to side slip to stay under control. At least, that's what I do. Good video and explanations; thank you.
@luka94sd Great you like them it's been a lot of fun and hard work to get them out thanks again.
Thanks @jangobout much appreciated. We've got more ski lessons coming soon.
Thank you very much. I will put it on the list of things to film.
Bumps?
Try skiing Winter Park, Colorado, USA. Trestle or Cannonball bump runs.
It certainly is!!
Skiing the bumps was hard for me at 1st. Was taught to lean forward on my skis, pick my fall line And peddle my feet like I was riding a bike through the bumps. (I was making the turns). This may not sound good to most, but it works for me.
@Puzzoozoo Thanks for the comment and we're sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. It is so important to learn new skiing techniques on slopes that you feel comfortable on and gradually progress onto more challenging terrain. Learning is definitely easier when you're not scared... or bruised.
When you use a gopro on the bumps/moguls, the video looks epic.
+Adam Pawlik Yeah there is some fantastic pov/gopro footage out there of charging bump lines.
Great video as always, I really want to go skiing now.
@stalinie We have had a few enquiries but at this stage the re-development is a bit much. We have just build the apps for Nokia Symbian and Windows WP7 is being rolled out shortly. One step at a time. Thanks for the enquiry and happy skiing.
Thanks Max there's more coming.
@adamfeast It's a pleasure. Hope fully this lesson will give you the skills and techniques you need to feel more confident in the moguls.
Thank you very much. I live in Serre Chevalier France.
BRILLIANT videos Thank you!! Brandnew at this but the steps are so clearly explained its so so helpful. Thank you!
this really helped me now i think i will improve doing the bumps at the mountain and also where did you get those gloves i need them for the racing teem i am on
great thanks
looking forward for more off pist and snow kites movies thanks nathan
I'm excited to try your app and think the $5 is WAY cheaper than ongoing tuition, plus I can absorb it at my leisure. I'm just downloading it now. Will let you know what I think.
Thank you, if you down load the apps it will mean you have the films with you when you most need them, good luck with your skiing.
please keep making more videos they are great i am going to camelback mountain on the 5th i will try that there
"nice and smooth" I love it hahahaha
A 1080p video from almost 10 years ago, didn’t know it was possible
good tips! thank you!
It is much easier to get up when the slope is steeper. Put your skis parallel and across the slope put your poles together and place the bottom of the poles by your hip pull your knees up towards your chest as much as possible place the other hand over the top of the poles and as you stand push off the bottom hand and pull with a hand on top of the poles as you do this slide your other hand up the poles and stand.
Awesome advice! Thank you!!!
@Metrotonic The majority of the Ski School App lessons were filmed in Serre Chevalier in the Southern Alps of France.
I was definitely around! I have different clothing this year a more yellow coloured jacket Scott kindly supply me with clothes.
@Hitman2679 Make sure you are completely in control before you start your new turn rather than a hockey stop try to make a smoother more progressive turn gradually uphill. Progressively push on the break don't stamp on it
@pokemonnoobXDan Most of our Ski Lessons were filmed in Serre Chevalier in the Southern Alps of France. A great resort with loads of options and Thermal hot springs to melt away the strains at the end of the day.
In his final demonstration, he shows a good technique for intermediate or beginners trying to pass through some moguls area, but for that matter it's better to simply avoid such a slope : that's not the technique to actually have fun in moguls. However he began the lesson with the most important stuff : playing with the knees so that the upper body looks actually separated from the whole lower body motions, allowing for the kind of "godille" which makes it fun to ski moguls (but he didn't show that in the end).
Thank you very much.
Great tips thankyou 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hey Darren, another great vid! Just starting to work on bumps at my local dry slope! Keep up the good work
We would love to do iPad and android apps but they are not cheap to develop, hopefully on the horizon soon.
Thanks man! Awesome video!