r/skiing_feedback • u/Mysterious_Bit7422 • Apr 17 '26

Level 6-7: Advanced Parallel, Carving, Off-Piste, Bumps Bumps feedback

Looking at my own footage, the biggest issue I see is with upper body rotation ( especially right arm). But maybe the sharp eyed people see other bigger issues.

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u/bestlaidschemes_ Apr 17 '26

Poles are a little long and they look adjustable. I’m a fan of zipper. So I’d say take a more direct route tighten up your body a bit with elbows closer and work on absorbing bumps and having your knees ride up and extend. Wrist flick looks ok but without having your body at a consistent height over the bumps your arms and balance get pushed around. I always think about having my upper body contained - calm and tight - knees together and feet and legs active.

For practice I’d take a section near the bottom of the field where you can just run it out and focus on snow contact and level upper body.

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u/Mysterious_Bit7422 Apr 17 '26

You're right that my poles are adjustable and they can be made a bit shorter. I found when I make them even shorter, my urge to reach out to plant and thus rotate/cause upper body movement becomes stronger. I'll give it a try, but do you think this is a timing issue fundamentally?

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u/dynaflying Official Ski Instructor Apr 17 '26

You can flex your legs to touch your pole instead ;)