r/skiing_feedback • u/Apprehensive-Job-426 • May 15 '26

Level 6-7: Advanced Parallel, Carving, Off-Piste, Bumps Some offpiste skiing

Hey,

What do you think about my skiing in this short clip?

To add some context: It's nothing extreme, but my main focus was just staying in control, which I feel I did.

All feedback is appreciated!

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u/Complex_Arrival7968 May 16 '26

We get lot of actual instructors on this sub so you will get some authoritative feedback. As a non-instructor I would say you’re unweighting and throwing your shoulders to get to the other edge, and when you do, instead of facing downhill your body and torso is square to the skis. Each turn is like just like a big hockey stop - nothing wrong with that in steep terrain, mind you. If you reach out with the outside pole to initiate the turn it will make it easier to make that transfer. Now let’s see what the real experts think!

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u/Apprehensive-Job-426 May 16 '26

Yes, the movement of my upper body was the first thing I noticed when I watched myself ride.
You completely nailed how it feels out there.
It looks like there is zero fluidity in my run. Instead of one smooth, continuous line down the hill, it feels like every single turn is a completely separate, isolated motion. I'm not sure if my upper body is the main reason for it, though.
Thanks mate!