Great teachers! 👋👋👋

Typical let all hang out description of how to ski. A better description would be like how intricate dance steps are taught. What each leg/boot is doing at each stage of the turn. Example(not literal): reach right pole here, step onto outside left ski, step inside right ski, reach over mogul with left pole, compress over mogul, extend as you pass over...That IMO is how describing skiing should be done, not the adhoc way done here as is typical. On each turn, besides compressing and extending, the skier goes through choreography of stepping from one side to the other of each ski and planting a corresponding pole in the appropriate place. That's how ski instruction would be better served.

It's so easy to crunch up and forget to breathe because it's too tense! Breathing is super important to remember and recall!

Great review thank you

How do you feel about the volkl m6 skis

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KEEP IT GOING

YEAH BUDDY

This was stupid, why do you show people putting their boots on OUTSIDE, that is absolutely crazy, they will get their feet wet, this normalizes dumb behavior. PUT YOUR DAMM BOOTS INSIDE Einstein.

GREAT

Are you the Headspace app voice? 😮

What about 1000skis all-mountain? :)

The Best All Mountain ski is based on skier ability and terrain. As for the waist, I would NEVER ski anything over an 88 and that would be in waist deep powder, I prefer a GS ski with a 188cm 110-70-107 cut. I traditionally have skied on a 72mm or less waist. The entire point of skiing is to ride edge to edge, I can get a quicker turn on a 70mm waist than a 80mm waist. Finally, in powder, the trick to floating with a 70mm waist is to lean back and bounce, yes bounce and float on the snow in-between turns. I also prefer K2 skis, the Mindbender should have been on your list.

I’m curious to see how the new 94’s stack up to the old 94’s, always loved the enforcer.

Stöckli Stormrider 88 and 95 are simply unbelievable and should be in the list

i love edging

Found this Vlog by accident. Nice vlog Mate. Funny hearing a Kiwi after being here in the US for 20yrs - now I know how I sound to my mates!!! Chur Bro. Armada 92 Declivity for me cuz…( latest edition )

So the question is after no posts for 7 years, who are you?

Simple and brilliant

Excellent video

Hi, great video! I’m about 6’8 260lbs looking to get better at what to look for in a ski at my height and weight. Do you any advice or pointers for what length and stiffness to go for in a ski? I currently only use rentals between 177-182 as that is where they usually max out.

So I was just about to buy the Volke Mantra M6's....but they're not even on your list, which has given me pause. Is it just a case of too many good skis out there to review, or are they not up to snuff with these others?

I have the Elan Ripstick 96 - I think that's a much better all-mountain width than 88.

That mug is genius.

Very well done. Nice format.

I'm an over 6'2-270lb skier primarily skiing black/double black and gate Wasatch terrain 45-50 times per season. I've been riding the Kore 99 this season and have found it great in powder and crud with occasional bumps. What it doesn't do great (for me) with is those "East Coast conditions" where I have a really hard time getting it to hook up edges on scraped base/refreeze piste runs back to chairs or riding with my fam. I'm comparing it with mid 80s skis that have been my go-to for the last few years (but don't perform well at all for my size off-piste). For a one-ski-all-mountain-quiver, should I try dropping to the 93 or should I see if the Enforcers have a better hookup for me at the 100? They seem to be a little more shaped than my Kores and driving power is not an issue for me with a stiff ski, but since you rode that pair as a bigger skier (in the next width down) as a direct comparison, what are your thoughts?

What is your ski jacket please!?

I am riding the 2024 K2 Mindbender 99Ti in Western Canada and they are just incredible. The harder I push, the better they perform. Surprised they're not on this list....

thanks for the very educational and informative review. you are a strong skier, no doubt about it. but for average skier like myself, carve mostly on piste and occasionally ventured off-piste and tree-runs for some extra fun, which one would you recommend? I tried the Enforcer once, and found it is hard to control and my legs got tired quickly.

Love my Volkl Mantra M5s. What do you think of the M6?

I was going to write that this video feels like it was produced in 2004 and then realized it actually might have been.

I have skied more than 1000 days and played many sports that used my knees to play well. If I tried that method to get up it would really hurt my knees. That is a no-go for me.

Still the best instructor!

What ski jacket are you using?

Thanks so much! This video helped me quite a lot the last time I went to skiing.

Just got done skiing the Kore 93 out at Beaver Creek Colorado.... absolutely loved it....

I find my Ripstick 96 black editions are very chattery on steep hard packed groomers. Bit disappointed in them as most my time is still on piste.

What if I have no poles? How do I get up with no poles?

Thanks for al your help learning the snow ⛄ plough turn

Brilliant video to learn skiing ⛷ snow plough. I’m going skiing ⛷ on next Saturday in the France 🇫🇷 alps

I used to be awesome at these, in my youth, but now if i can just get conditioned enough to have more control. I dont go often and have a tendency to get too comfy, and before i know it my quads are burning up and get antsy at how much speed im picking up so i dig in...which burns me up more and gets me out of rhythm and balance and sometimes wipe out a lil.

Surprised to see no mention of the QST line!

Best beginner ski ?

Switch to snowboarding. 😂 Just use your ski to slice the snow & travel in a line uphill from the lowest probable location slicing until you hit that lost ski. More people, bigger line, more sweeps, quicker recovery.

Love the video! So much useful info, I especially appreciate it as a beginner :D Thank you!

could you please share a video how you keep that selfie stick set in your waist and back? it’s amazing it’s not moving

Your skills are impressive, and your videos are very helpful. The run on the video is certainly a Black Diamond if not Double Balck Diamond, isn't it?

Enjoy your reviews. I ski the Head Kores 93. You mentioned you are on the bigger side. Curious on your preferred ski length. I'm 6'3 204 lbs and have always skid on 184 cm. Wondering if I can get away with something shorter, i.e. 176 ish.

😱😅 all instructors told me I should lean forward and press on to the tongues of the boots

Just about to buy the Nordica's based on this review, thank you! What length did you go for vs your height please? I'm 5'8 so the 179's might be a tad too long - would appreciate a reference! Thanks!