Pretty good video with much beneficial information for beginners or anyone new to the "theoretics" of skiing. Being a ski-instructor myself, I note that you also recomend seeking help from one of "us", to which I certainly agree. I myself have also taken classes from many instructors during my life, and it certainly helped me alot. Anyway, when I teach skiing I usually tell them if there is only thing they should take away from the class, is to keep maximum pressure (weight) on the outside ski in the turn. - That is the single most important part of skiing in my oppinion.
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, getting lessons really helps speed up the process of becoming a competant skier. I'm consistently amazed at how many bad skiers you see out on the pistes. It's especially true in France, even though there is this incredible training and certification for ski instructors here. Plus, it's like 250 euros a day vs 800 in the US, and you can share that amongst friends.
I design and make skis. Totally agree. I could also add: when you intend to turn, slide that inside ski forward. Pressure identical on both skis. Get yourself really short skis to practice with. 140-160cm long. Never, ever buy top of the range gear. You will only get the best and what they are designed for when you're pushing them. Only semi professional do that. Mere mortals just don't.
We did a video on long vs short skis about a year ago. I agree - I started with the most laughable pair of ~165 Atomic Nomad carving skis that we like little popsicle sticks for my 6'3" frame but progressed all the way to the glacier on the Grands Montets with those bad boys. It's served me well going forward. Actually had to learn how to ski to be able to ski in powder and all that good stuff.
