Big Picture Skiing Podcast

Deb Armstrong and Tom Gellie answer questions from subscribers about skiing and ski improvement.- How to improve if you only ski 1-2 weeks a year?- Ski selection. What skis are best?- If you could only teach 3 things what would they be?- Beliefs you held but no longer do?- The inside knee and foot how important is it?- What informs you?- What do you think of the white pass turn?And more…..Thanks for listening. If you’re interested in learning more from Tom you can checkout his page https://www.bigpictureskiing.comUse coupon code PODCAST to take 25% off any subscription. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This podcast chat with the smoothest Carving snowboarder on the plant Ryan Knapton, is a must for all skiers. Why? Because skiing and snowboarding have more similarities than differences IMO and sometimes the best lessons come from a source outside of your usual circle of information. Tune in and hear about Ryan’s journey to carving mastery, his discoveries about equipment, seeking knowledge outside of your circle, never letting boundaries get in your way and lots more. Intrigued by what Big Picture Skiing is about? Checkout a FREE in depth video lesson on ankle, knee and hip alignment in skiing. https://bigpictureskiing.com/zen/anklekneehipalignmentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tomass Marnics is back again on the podcast to catchup and discuss hip position in skiing. This is his most recent area of focus with his students. The goal being to help them discover the most powerful position to align the pelvis with the foot and the ski. This is interesting as many high level coaches around the world are focused on this very topic but coming at it from slightly different angles. Tomass also introduces us to Nick Abromov from Yeti Ski Coach. An app using Artifical Intelligence to assess a video of your skiing and tell you what to focus on to improve. Tomass is working with Yeti Ski Coach to help develop the prescriptions for the problems identified. This is a fascinating topic as we all know AI is working its way into every industry around the world. It’s only a matter of time before it was in the ski world with video. Tune in to find out more.Yeti Coach website https://yeti.coach/Big Picture Skiing website https://bigpictureskiing.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest Big Picture Skiing Podcast episode Brent Amsbury joins us again to give some ski boot recommendations to those people with narrow or low volume feet. Brent explains that narrow feet are some of the trickiest types of feet to fit well in a pair of ski boots so we wanted to share some advice on what models of boots currently do a good job at solving this issue. Brent also shares his experience of binding ramp angle/delta and how he fixed his ski touring setup from being difficult to make a good turn to super easy. The takeaway from this discussion is to measure your binding ramp angle and find out what angles work best for you! Thanks for listening and apologies for some of the audio I had to do this podcast in my car as the local network was down and I had no internet in my office. Chers Tom Gellie Big Picture SkiingBig Picture Skiing Academy https://bigpictureskiing.com/pages/immersion-programsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we sit down with the world-renowned Ted Ligety. Get an exclusive peek into the strategies and refinements he harnessed to dominate the Giant Slalom discipline for several illustrious years. This era coincided with significant changes in FIS regulations, altering ski radius and length to a larger format. Discover the precise adaptations Ted employed to master the new equipment, culminating in his triumphant crowning as the overall champion in the 2012/13 World Cup Ski Racing season.But that's not all – we delve into the post-ski racing chapter of Ted's life. From parenthood to his thriving company, Shred, Ted shares his journey beyond the slopes. Plus, gain insights into his perspective on drills for enhancing your skiing technique. With numerous pearls of wisdom from one of the greatest Giant Slalom skiers in history, you're in for an enlightening experience. Tune in and relish the insights!TimestampsThe switch from Rossignol to Head [00:05:50]The 2012-2013 ski switch and equipment rules [00:07:27]Manipulating ski design to adapt to the new rules [00:10:34]The reverse camber tip [00:10:48]Manipulating the boot flex [00:12:53]Training for ski racing [00:17:20]Timestamp 1 [00:21:44]Timestamp 2 [00:23:20]Timestamp 3 [00:27:43]The Calve Camp and Using Carve as a Tool [00:34:34]Starting Shred, the Goggle and Protection Company [00:35:55]Creating Innovative Lens Technology with MIT [00:38:44]Drills and Technique [00:43:47]Javelin Turns [00:44:58]Flat Terrain Drills [00:46:00]If you're a fan of the Big Picture Podcast and want to enhance your skiing skills, consider joining the Big Picture Skiing community. Access a wide range of ski improvement videos on the website: https://bigpictureskiing.com.Listeners to the show can use coupon code PODCAST and get 25% off any subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does it take to be one of the best gliders in the world? You will find out on the latest episode with 4x Olympian and former WC athlete Manny Osbourne-Paradis. I got to sit down with him in Quebec recently and chat about his amazing signed WC athlete helmet collection with the likes of Marcel Hirscher and Michaela Shiffrin, as well as recently completing his Level 4 Canadian Ski Instructor Certificate. Manny is an entertaining guy, has a lot of wisdom to share and I think you will enjoy tuning in to this conversation. Toms online learning site: www.bigpictureskiing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most skiers don’t take care of their own equipment. But learning how to, and why it will make a big difference to your enjoyment of skiing, is what this podcast is aimed at helping you discover. Tune in to find out that most brand new skis don’t come setup ideally for your specific sort of skiing goals. In fact Chris Hiller from Sidecut tuning says they probably ski 5/10 in their potential. So why not learn how to make them 10/10 skis and transform your skiing into being safer and more enjoyable. Sidecut are very focused on education first and foremost. I believe it is the best content out there for tuning your skis. You can find out more free ski tuning content on the sidecut tuning YouTube channel and lots more on their resource rich website.SIDECUT: https://www.sidecut.comYouTube page: https://youtube.com/@sidecuttuningTom’s website: https://bigpictureskiing.com/catalogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meet Demelza Clay. Heli ski guide, level 4 examiner, former demo team member, race coach, training manager and surf coach. This lady has lived and continues to live a fulfilled and high achieving life in the outdoor industry. You will hear some great advice, tips and ways in which you can also carve a path for yourself in the ski industry. A motivating and inspiring discussion we hope this one gives you some good ideas before we hit the new year 2023!If you’re interested in joining the Big Picture Skiing Online academy and be coached by Tom and Demelza the link to apply and find out more is: https://bigpictureskiing.com/pages/bpsacademyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Packed full of useful takeaways for skiers wanting to get into mogul skiing, improve mogul skiing or coach mogul skiing. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tom chats with elite level mogul coach Stephen Fearing and draws out some very useful tips, techniques and tactics for people wanting to be better mogul skiers.Thanks for listening to the show if you like it please subscribe and leave a review.BIG PICTURE SKIINGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this chat with design and brand manager Jeff Colt we get into the interesting topic of ski boot liners and how that component of your boot fit can truely make a difference to your comfort and performance on snow. Jeff gives us some history on the company and the man Sven Coomer who designed not only the zipfit liner range but was an integral part of the development of ski boots as a whole. Right from the transition from leather boots to the first plastic ones. Sven is about to be inducted in the Ski and Snowboard hall of fame for good reason. If you are serious about your skiing discover more about how the fit and function of your liners could lead to your next best day on skis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy