Wow Julie, you have the best mogul/short turn ski technique on the planet. Best/clearest ski lessons ever. Thank you so much for making these amazing videos.
The biggest break-through for me in the moguls was aggressive retraction (pulling the ski back underneath you) of the free (inside) foot. This keeps the ski from racing out ahead of you. This one move instantly helped me regain balance in the bumps.
Hey @williamtaylor5193, I appreciate you sharing your breakthrough in moguls! It's fantastic to hear about techniques that make a significant difference. I totally agree with you on the importance of aggressive retraction to maintain control and balance in the bumps. In fact, I recently made a video where I delve into this technique and its impact on mogul skiing. Check it out here: [Video Link](ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-63APR5-Kq40.html). I hope it adds some value to your insights, and I'm always open to discussing and sharing tips within the skiing community. Thanks for being part of the conversation! 🎿
Re Julie's videos: At the top of each up-unweigh, skis pointing down the fall-line, your uphill ski should be 'back' under your hip, and only your feet and shins are rotating. Then step on the turning ski, under your hip, and flex your weight onto the ball of your big toe = speed control. Bingo.....you're doing mogul turns like Julie....with a bit of practice!!!
It's awesome that you pointed out this detail for viewers and students. And your tip about using a slightly shorter pole in the moguls is spot-on - it can enhance maneuverability and control. Thanks for sharing these insights! 🎿✨
@@julierayrealtor7996 regarding the 'weird' things with the poles, I teach a drill where the skier swings the pole in the hand between the thumb and index finger. This unconsciously forces the skier to place their hand/wrist in the proper position and relaxes the pole swing. The strong hand grip only occurs when the pole actually contacts the snow.
Nice video of you making short radius turns showing knee angle, lead change, arm box. Do you ever talk about the uphill hip drive initiating lead change? As soon as the previous turn ends, I focus on driving my new uphill hip, (my gluteus medius mainly) driving forward down the fall line. I think of this hip being connected to my femur/knee, and it drives them forward into lead change. Now I'm in position for the next mogul way ahead of time. Does that make sense?
@@julierayrealtor7996 Actually, the more I think about it, when setting up for the new turn, (before I contact the mogul), I move my hips to the inside of the turn at the same time the I "close the kitchen cabinet door" with my new inside knee.
I didn't describe it right. Upon release of my DH ski, I drive it down the fall line and to the inside or up the hill. Some instructors call it "foragonal" forward and at an angle up the hill.@@julierayrealtor7996
