I started to explore skiing in a more technical manner later on in life to improve and its great to see an Aussie that's willing to share his passion, art and findings in this beautiful sport and lifestyle. Thank you Tom for your invaluable contribution 🙏 👏👍
I love the discussion about short turns and mogul skiing when conditions aren’t great for carving. I grew up following my dad around on a small mountain making short turns on the sides of trails and I thought that was the coolest way to ski because no one else was skiing that way. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on what principles from short turns and mogul’s tend to make a skier, more well-rounded and able to carve better. After years of skiing moguls and short turns, I eventually figured out how to rip GS turns and now I feel like that is my bread and butter. Which is funny because I never really trained it with my ski school or my dad or anyone else. It’s interesting how being forced to ski athletically makes you adopt super important movements that translate to longer turns and higher speeds-overall mechanics shift a little bit but that fine tuning from the feet up always remains number one in my experience. Love the podcast!
This is what I wrote in another video comments when people talk about you: You really can't hate on Tom Gellie. He has gradually become one of the most important ski educators out there and the glue that is holding the ski world together, connecting different generations, disciplines, and cultures without hate or putting each other down. He is so amicable and respected that he is able to collaborate with coaches, racers, bootfitters, snowboarders, RUclipsrs, from the late Ron LeMaster to even lone-wolf Harald Harb. Tom did not come from a racing background and he learned as an adult, so his perspective is going to be quite different from your usual suspect, but his background in biomechanics/structural integration really shows in his approach to skiing. He respects tradition but challenges conventional teaching and does have his own quirks/wacky ideas, but he is constantly learning, absorbing new ideas, and improving his own teaching. I really believe he will go down in history as one of the greats.
What you guys are refering to as lumpy waves is a beginner pump track, and lots of resorts have one here in the east coast. Its the first step to a ski cross course. But true ski cross tracks are uncommon.
I am thinking about moving up a size in boots and use the packing technique. They feel pretty good and are very warm. Got to change bindings. It is more weight though. Weight is an issue to hear about. I have reservations about increasing my weight; but, some of the good skis are heavy. Now I add even more weight to my gear? Expensive light weight bindings.....
Thanks for all your input Tom. My skiing has improved so much technically. I remember chatting with you on Blanchys when you were doing a clip on Carv, which i hadn't heard of. It has helped me a lot understanding the biomechanics of skiing and repackaging it for my participants in DWA. I have pretty well eliminated my A framing and working on my edge similarity and higher edge angles. Just a pity I'm in my mid 60s and not my 20s LOL. Love your passion mate. Thanks
Definitely have enjoyed compression tanks and know they would help so much if they built beginner mogul fields with them located at top and bottom or flatter area of mogul field.
And I love that bit of the lesson where you pull on that guy’s tail. I’ve helped a few people using it after seeing you do it. It really helps. I forgot about it. Love the reminder.
Great interview :) PLEASE PLEASE petition the Aussie resorts for mogul parks!!! Lots of short turns this coming week in late June and watching Tom's videos at night!
We are waiting to confirm agreements with resorts first. So can’t say. I would expect September. Keep an eye out on the bps newsletter. Thanks for your interest!
I started to explore skiing in a more technical manner later on in life to improve and its great to see an Aussie that's willing to share his passion, art and findings in this beautiful sport and lifestyle. Thank you Tom for your invaluable contribution 🙏 👏👍
Cheers
I love the discussion about short turns and mogul skiing when conditions aren’t great for carving. I grew up following my dad around on a small mountain making short turns on the sides of trails and I thought that was the coolest way to ski because no one else was skiing that way. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on what principles from short turns and mogul’s tend to make a skier, more well-rounded and able to carve better. After years of skiing moguls and short turns, I eventually figured out how to rip GS turns and now I feel like that is my bread and butter. Which is funny because I never really trained it with my ski school or my dad or anyone else. It’s interesting how being forced to ski athletically makes you adopt super important movements that translate to longer turns and higher speeds-overall mechanics shift a little bit but that fine tuning from the feet up always remains number one in my experience.
Love the podcast!
Absolutely love Demelza’s voice!
This is what I wrote in another video comments when people talk about you: You really can't hate on Tom Gellie. He has gradually become one of the most important ski educators out there and the glue that is holding the ski world together, connecting different generations, disciplines, and cultures without hate or putting each other down. He is so amicable and respected that he is able to collaborate with coaches, racers, bootfitters, snowboarders, RUclipsrs, from the late Ron LeMaster to even lone-wolf Harald Harb. Tom did not come from a racing background and he learned as an adult, so his perspective is going to be quite different from your usual suspect, but his background in biomechanics/structural integration really shows in his approach to skiing. He respects tradition but challenges conventional teaching and does have his own quirks/wacky ideas, but he is constantly learning, absorbing new ideas, and improving his own teaching.
I really believe he will go down in history as one of the greats.
Humbled. 🙏
You changed my life 🎉
Wow thanks. I feel honored
What you guys are refering to as lumpy waves is a beginner pump track, and lots of resorts have one here in the east coast. Its the first step to a ski cross course. But true ski cross tracks are uncommon.
Very cool. The ones that help moguls the best are quite tightly spaced and steep mounds. You want to be able to teeter totter your skis on the top
Great video, I like the difference in your own methods of teaching things.
I appreciate that!
I am thinking about moving up a size in boots and use the packing technique. They feel pretty good and are very warm. Got to change bindings. It is more weight though. Weight is an issue to hear about. I have reservations about increasing my weight; but, some of the good skis are heavy. Now I add even more weight to my gear? Expensive light weight bindings.....
You mean Ryu Takeda? Will you guys meet in Australia?
Ryuji Kuwabara different guy. No I chatted with him over zoom
@@Bigpictureskiing My bad. A World Cup mogul guy.
Loved this ❤
Thanks Sarah
It was perfect to have listened to your talk on the 1st day of summer. Winter can’t come soon enough!
Great job Demelza!
Thanks for all your input Tom. My skiing has improved so much technically. I remember chatting with you on Blanchys when you were doing a clip on Carv, which i hadn't heard of. It has helped me a lot understanding the biomechanics of skiing and repackaging it for my participants in DWA. I have pretty well eliminated my A framing and working on my edge similarity and higher edge angles. Just a pity I'm in my mid 60s and not my 20s LOL. Love your passion mate. Thanks
Glad to help 🙂
Ski poles
What The Foot by Gary Ward seems to be out of print. Love hearing your stories enjoyed listening to both of you sharing. Great vibe.
Definitely have enjoyed compression tanks and know they would help so much if they built beginner mogul fields with them located at top and bottom or flatter area of mogul field.
And I love that bit of the lesson where you pull on that guy’s tail. I’ve helped a few people using it after seeing you do it. It really helps. I forgot about it. Love the reminder.
I’ve asked Gary what the go is there
Here you go
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@@Bigpictureskiing purchased 👍
Great interview :) PLEASE PLEASE petition the Aussie resorts for mogul parks!!! Lots of short turns this coming week in late June and watching Tom's videos at night!
How good would it be! Mogul parks to make the most of the Aussie snow season
Tom, when does registration for 2025 bps camps open. I missed 2024, want to get in before they are sold out for 2025.
We are waiting to confirm agreements with resorts first. So can’t say. I would expect September. Keep an eye out on the bps newsletter. Thanks for your interest!
That was brilliant!!! I can't wait for the next podcast, hopefully with the two of you.
thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!