tips for a bad skier?

[CarveMan]

If you cant ski moguls in the fall line, you can't ski.

Truth.

That statement really pisses skiers off. I like saying it

[Teh Poacher]

I think the saying goes........

It's not that you can't ski moguls, it's the fact that you can't ski, the moguls just prove it!

[CarveMan]

Yeah I've heard that variation too, probably proves the same point a little better.

[snapt]

Find some cool maggots who don't mind you following them around and try to keep up.

[4matic]

You have a problem with the loft on your skis which is Lack of Fucking Talent.

[le dog]

I restarted skiing three years ago (after 20 plus years of snowboarding) and I did the only reasonable thing I could do: take (a lot of) lessons.
Having bought 3 pairs of DPS did not help at all, while it helped that know I know one thing or two about ski technique.
go take a lesson.

[CarveMan]

Oh and before we hear the usual anti-PSIA rant (which in most cases isn't without merit) there's always an instructor or two that can totally tear it up.

Here's an assortment of former colleagues:

http://www.freeride.cc/
http://lorrainehuber.com/
http://www.hauni.at/
http://www.philanker.at/

All pro or semi-pro freeriders I've worked alongside at ski schools.

Lots of people bluff their way through a lack of technique with balls, fitness & equipment, but at some stage they all run out of talent & that's where lessons come in.

You just need to sniff around and find a good, motivated instructor with a bit of fire in the belly. Not all of them fit the golf cart stereotype.

[BmillsSkier]

As already stated; learn to ski bumps properly. The technique and skills needed, in my opinion, lead to better skiing all-around - bar none.

Eyes and hands out front, down the fall line. Drive the tips, excellent edging, slient upper body, rapid terrain response from your skis. . . seriously, there is no substitute. (Now that I've said that, skiing bumps is kind of like a Porsche )

[haydukelives]

Have a friend do a video of you. You probably have little idea of what your body is doing.
Then work on technique.
There are some good learning videos available.

[UrMomsKneePads]

Take a moguls course with a good instructor. First thing they will do is get your weight forward, upper body downhill and quiet, and get your hands in front of you.

It will improve your skiing 1000% in a few weekends.

[salomonskiier12]

take some lessons...seriously they will help

[Mathematics]

Go back to snowboarding. If you're the type to "dabble in the park" I'm sure you dont want to be associated with all the clean-cut 40-somethings offering real advice in this thread. You've lost 200 steeze points just by posting the question.

[AlpineZone]

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[StopMakingSense]

Hands, eyes, knees are always forward ... if one isn't you're out of control

Get a few lessons

[userA]

alpine zone douche trying to poach potential epic troller.

[Mathematics]

^ points on the board.

[Johnny Deep]

QFT - I'm almost there.

You've been 'almost there' since your first post.

[Teh Poacher]

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Fixed it for YOU, Greg.

[InspectorGadget]

Think about all the equipment you think will make you better (apart from fitted boots). Total up the price.

Then ignore the equipment and spend that amount on lessons.

We all love new gear. Gear is fun, no doubt about it. But most people forget to feed their brain. The best skiers in the world take lessons, we call their instructors coaches. Take lessons are on regular basis and then sign up for one of Gordy's str8line camps. You'll learn to ski better and have a great time in the process.

And lastly, don't pay too much attention to the armchair instructors posting technique advice in your thread.

[Section ThirtyOne]

I thought it only took 1,000 to improve 300% and at 10,000 you turn pro?

OP - Hands out in front, not at your sides, weight forward on the balls of your feet and shins, in an athletic stance, quiet above the waist and smooth dynamic and quick below. Do all that while you are turning and you're golden.

^^^ This.

The most important tip here (aside from the basics) is to be smooth and don't force your turns. Quick jerky movements are a big no-no in the deep stuff.

[haydukelives]

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So gregg,what is your non-alias name and phone number ......................and why are you here?

[montanaskier]

get a gopro cam

[jahoney]

bro, you need to just push it.

it's the same with MTBing, people are just scared of what they can do and apply the brakes everywhere.

Aside from conquering your fear and riding to your true ability (not the ability your scared mind tells you you have)the most important thing to know is how to fall. Sure keeping pressure on the tongue of your boots and driving hands forward and having a quiet upper body is key, but if you don't know how to fall you're not gonna have a good time. Tuck and roll till your feet are pointed down the hill then dig in with your boots and stop yourself.

Or if your skis are still on just spin till your feet are downhill then stop yourself(easier with skis on than just the small boots). or just stand up and ride off.

For me, I let the skis ride. Point them down the hill, soak up bumps/moguls and make sure you're leaning forward. That's the #1, you don't wanna be skiing in the back seat, it makes you slow and terrible. You're gonna want to be making GS-sized turns no matter the snow. Lay down them train tracks on the groomers, you can see where you wash out. Once you can ski moguls in long turns you can call yourself a decent skier.

the one footed trick works well to. Really try to hold an edge though, washing out and losing speed is for n00bz

[mtnbiker/boarder]

very surprised that safety meetings are not mentioned ... very important aspect of skiing

[St. Jerry]

There are no bad skiers, only bad ski conditions.