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Geoffroy
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Hello ski masters! What tricks do you give me to upgrade my skiing skills?
6 grader and ski starter
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Dr H
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Alright, future ski legend, let’s get you shredding the slopes like a pro—without turning into a human snowball unless you want to.
First I can tell you to Master the “Pizza” and “French Fries”.
Pizza (ski tips together, heels apart) = STOPPING or going slow.
French Fries (skis parallel) = SPEED MODE (aka “why is my life flashing before my eyes?”).
If you skip the pizza, you might just meet a tree up close and personal. 🙄 Plus it's a start step!
Now step 2: Bend Those Knees (Unless You Want to Wipe Out Like Bambi on Ice)
Keep your knees bent and your weight centered. Straight legs = no control = yard sale (when all your gear goes flying).
Balance is key! Imagine you’re hugging a giant snowman—not too stiff, not too loose.
Step 3: Turning = NOT Crashing Into Other Skiers because we'll this is important.
Shift your weight to turn. Lean too much and you’ll fall over; lean too little and you’ll miss the turn and end up in someone’s Instagram fail compilation. Now you can start with easy slopes. No need to impress anyone by sending it down a black diamond before you’re ready (unless you enjoy high-speed faceplants).
Step 4: Fall Like a Pro because you need to learn this 😏. Everyone falls. Even Olympic skiers eat snow sometimes.
Try to fall sideways (not backward or forward—unless you want a face full of powder).
If you’re going down, commit—flailing = worse.
Step 5: here is Skiing Tricks for Starters, hope helps out too and obviously only Once you can turn, stop, and not panic, you can start to try these.
Ollie – Hop a little while skiing. Simple but cool.
Carving – Make smooth S-shaped turns.
Little Jumps – Find small bumps (not cliffs!) and try catching air.
Final step or should I say Rule: Have Fun & Don’t Overthink It!
Skiing is 50% skill, 50% confidence, and 100% fun (yes, math works differently on the slopes).
Laugh at your wipeouts and keep trying—that’s how you get better!
Now, go conquer the mountain of snow and ice and stay amazing on the way Geoffroy! 😉
First I can tell you to Master the “Pizza” and “French Fries”.
Pizza (ski tips together, heels apart) = STOPPING or going slow.
French Fries (skis parallel) = SPEED MODE (aka “why is my life flashing before my eyes?”).
If you skip the pizza, you might just meet a tree up close and personal. 🙄 Plus it's a start step!
Now step 2: Bend Those Knees (Unless You Want to Wipe Out Like Bambi on Ice)
Keep your knees bent and your weight centered. Straight legs = no control = yard sale (when all your gear goes flying).
Balance is key! Imagine you’re hugging a giant snowman—not too stiff, not too loose.
Step 3: Turning = NOT Crashing Into Other Skiers because we'll this is important.
Shift your weight to turn. Lean too much and you’ll fall over; lean too little and you’ll miss the turn and end up in someone’s Instagram fail compilation. Now you can start with easy slopes. No need to impress anyone by sending it down a black diamond before you’re ready (unless you enjoy high-speed faceplants).
Step 4: Fall Like a Pro because you need to learn this 😏. Everyone falls. Even Olympic skiers eat snow sometimes.
Try to fall sideways (not backward or forward—unless you want a face full of powder).
If you’re going down, commit—flailing = worse.
Step 5: here is Skiing Tricks for Starters, hope helps out too and obviously only Once you can turn, stop, and not panic, you can start to try these.
Ollie – Hop a little while skiing. Simple but cool.
Carving – Make smooth S-shaped turns.
Little Jumps – Find small bumps (not cliffs!) and try catching air.
Final step or should I say Rule: Have Fun & Don’t Overthink It!
Skiing is 50% skill, 50% confidence, and 100% fun (yes, math works differently on the slopes).
Laugh at your wipeouts and keep trying—that’s how you get better!
Now, go conquer the mountain of snow and ice and stay amazing on the way Geoffroy! 😉
Alex Zhu
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Alex’s Answer
Hi Geoffroy,
I'm not a Skiing professional but definitely an enthusiast that has experienced learning to Ski as an adult.
I would recommend learning how to 'Pizza' by positioning your Skiis diagonally towards each other in the shape of a pizza and using a low centre of gravity to help maintain your balance. Also start by completing the smallest slopes first and learning to master that before progressing to harder routes.
Best of luck in your Skiing journey!
I'm not a Skiing professional but definitely an enthusiast that has experienced learning to Ski as an adult.
I would recommend learning how to 'Pizza' by positioning your Skiis diagonally towards each other in the shape of a pizza and using a low centre of gravity to help maintain your balance. Also start by completing the smallest slopes first and learning to master that before progressing to harder routes.
Best of luck in your Skiing journey!
Angus Powell
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Angus’s Answer
Hi Geoffrey,
I've been skiing on and off for around 20 years, and these are the tips that I've gathered over the years.
First master on-piste technique. Focus on mastering all your on-piste competencies (speed control, carving, getting an edge etc.).
Once you can ski all on-piste runs on a mountain (green, black, blue), look for off-piste challenges. Look at mastering moguls, skiing in the trees, navigating hazards, and steep runs.
From there, you have mastered all the runs on the mountain. Then you can explore doing tricks (180, 360, aerial grabs, grinds etc.). Practice them at gyms and at home before applying them to the slopes. Then you can try them on an off-piste and on-piste run.
Most of all have fun and do not push yourself too far. Lots of people get injured while skiing because they aren't careful. Look out for other skiiers and make sure you are aware of your surroundings.
Remember, on-piste-->off-piste-->tricks-->apply the tricks to on/off piste.
Thanks,
Angus.
I've been skiing on and off for around 20 years, and these are the tips that I've gathered over the years.
First master on-piste technique. Focus on mastering all your on-piste competencies (speed control, carving, getting an edge etc.).
Once you can ski all on-piste runs on a mountain (green, black, blue), look for off-piste challenges. Look at mastering moguls, skiing in the trees, navigating hazards, and steep runs.
From there, you have mastered all the runs on the mountain. Then you can explore doing tricks (180, 360, aerial grabs, grinds etc.). Practice them at gyms and at home before applying them to the slopes. Then you can try them on an off-piste and on-piste run.
Most of all have fun and do not push yourself too far. Lots of people get injured while skiing because they aren't careful. Look out for other skiiers and make sure you are aware of your surroundings.
Remember, on-piste-->off-piste-->tricks-->apply the tricks to on/off piste.
Thanks,
Angus.
Thank you for the advice, Angus.
Geoffroy
Bright Komor
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Bright’s Answer
Hey there, future ski master! To improve your skiing skills, start by mastering basic control—focus on turning, stopping, and balance. Once you're comfortable, try adding some small jumps or practicing carving on the slopes. Work on keeping your knees bent and your body centered over your skis for better control. As you get more confident, try tricks like ollies or small spins. Most importantly, keep practicing, stay patient, and have fun!
Thanks! you helped me understand really good , and now I will be the best skiier!
Geoffroy
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