Chris Unboxing CARV 

Exactly :)

This has definitely been for our own ski improvement. To set it up takes time and we never have that time with students.The benefit for me has been not so much the instruction part but the numbers. I use the numbers to coach myself. Its like training with a clock. But instead of telling you how fast you were it tells you how good you were. And the better you are the faster you will be! Wow, did I just made that s**t up myself? Hahaa... hopefully I answered your question. Cheers, Tom

@@Triggerboy62 Thanks for getting back Tom. So I guess what you are saying is that you used Carv as a diagnostic tool to reveal from numbers, what you are doing well and what it thinks you need to improve on -- then as a high level coach yourself, you used your own toolbox of training drills and methods to work on those improvements rather than whatever tips Carv might provide? Now two years later, are you still using Carv? I understand they have added a module with Ted Ligety which I assume would be of interest to you as a race coach.

Hi, thanks for asking. I have not been able to make a follow up on the CARV's as these two past years have been more than challenging for everyone in the ski instructor and coaching industry due to lockdowns and restrictions and basically no trawling. Anyway, to answer your question, yes, they have actually been very helpful. Not so much in teaching me how to carve since I already know how to do that to some extent but these go so much beyond just the basics of carving. They give you loads of detailed information of witch I have had lots of use but also lots of fun. Really entertaining. Its like skiing with a friend. I really liked the feature to have my stats listed and compare to others and figuring out how to score higher. Once I overcame the initial technical challenges they did not slow me down much every time I went skiing. You need to have the batteries charged and also your phone but other than that its pretty much just start a new session and then ski. And listen to feedback on the lift. And they are really well suitable for a short hill as you can listen to the feedback often in the lift. I will try my best to make a follow up video this winter. Stay tuned. Cheers, Tom

@@Triggerboy62 oh wow thank you for the detail feedback! You think this would be great for someone wants to intro to carving then ? Look forward to your follow up video !

@@ScottyInVancouver Hi, I think that CARV is suitable for all skill levels. Also skiers that are new to carving. It is really hard for regular people that don't have any expert friends that can help and give accurate feedback. CARV will. And you can mind your own business and build self confidence. Check out my 3 Levels Of Carving video and those other I have on carving. The problem with carving is getting the skis to carve. Pick a very easy slope and dont worry if you spend hours upon hours on the bunny hill. I do that too with students new to carving. CARV + my videos on RU-vid and personal feedback will be an cheep way to learn how to carve. Not every instructor out there on the snow will be able to give you accurate carving instructions. Just saying.... I know... Cheers, Tom

@@Triggerboy62 thank you ! I did watch 3 lv of carving too which I love it ! It is scary like you said in video let the ski turn for me 😰instead I turn the ski . But I'll try the step you suggest like on easy slop and just glide along etc . Because when I try to do it in blue run whistler , it either too fast and I end up "pushing" my turn during direction change 🤣I'll look into this product!

No you have not missed it and it is waaaaaay over due. We have sceduled some time for the making of it this winter. Stay tuned. Cheers, Tom

Testing testing testing. I actually was testing them today. Not for long and the conditions were pretty bad. But I will get a video out asap.

Thanks and thanks for watching. So far there has been absolutely zero hazzle. Charging, connecting, phone usage etc. Only the very first time it took some time setting it up.

No issues with my carv at all!

I have no idea. However, what I do know is that CARV is inexpensive as it is with all the features and data it provides us with. The product is not only pressure sensors like something only the pros in combination with university professors used in the past. It is so much more. And, in the future they will keep on developing CARV beyond what is imaginable right now. Value will go up for sure.

Hard to say if its worth the money but I have had a blast using it and its been very helpful. I have learned a lot. And this technology will develop in ways we cannot imagine now. I will make a video shortly about my experience with them.

@@Triggerboy62 thanks for your opinion! I will be waiting for you to release that video!

Chris not testing yet. He is in the army. But I have been testing it for a week. It works. Better than that, it's really awesome. Been skiing with it all day. Did lots of CARV tasks with max edge angles over 80 deg.

You should! Just tested these today again. Actually I with them all the time.

Thats too bad :(.. Hopefully you some day will be able to afford it.

No.... same 8 of diamond.... deck not fixed :)

@@Triggerboy62 🤔...🤩...🤫

It is a real trick requiring dexterity :)

I will as soon as I get back from the slopes.

Sorry, been really busy skiing every day but now I have a day off. The insole is thicker at the heel and thinner at the front toe part. Toe part is 2,2mm and at the heel it is 3,1mm. At the middle where the cable is attached there is a small bump at 4,1mm. I have fairly snug boots but I had no issues with an overly tight fit. Hope this helps.

@@Triggerboy62 that was my concern. Thank you!

@@zextremist if you are interested order it through the link in my description box for a discount.

@@Triggerboy62 great, if i decide to pull the trigger on this i will, thanks!

Early for what? Thanks for instant viewing :)

But what about me, wasted more than 4 minutes making it 😬

@@Triggerboy62 we all have choices in this life

Hahaaa.... that trick is better in person :)