Big Picture Skiing Podcast

Deb Armstrong is perhaps the most enthusiastic ski coach I’ve ever met. You will gather this immediately when you watch her videos on YouTube. And I have to say she is not only a ski coach but an athlete who’s accomplished a Gold medal finish in the 1984 Winter Olympics. In this interview you will gleam insights from her around how she’s approaching this upcoming season differently, what motivates and drives her passion for skiing at the moment as well as discussions on equipment, technique and much more. I hope you enjoy this episode.Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Richard Amacker is a Swiss Demo team member, former Freeride World Tour Competitor and ex Ski racer. He’s done it all. And his skiing speaks for itself. Powerful but fun and stylish. I knew there would be some great takeaways from talking with Richard as I believe part of Richards success in skiing is his ability to see the fun side of things and to always play with his skiing. I hope listeners get inspired to push their boundaries and play with some of the more varied drills and exercises found in skiing. Please check out Richards Instagram before listening or while listening to get a visual of the sorts of skills this talented guy can perform. And finally If you like the podcast and want to help support more free content like this please check out bigpictureskiing.com where you will find drills, exercises, theory, strength and mobility, equipment setup and more. Thanks Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to know what an Olympic level Mogul skier is thinking about with his technique? Well you will find out in this insightful chat with Australian Olympic Team athlete James Matheson. I personally could have talked James’ ear off for another two hours asking him about how he thinks about mogul technique. And the great thing is james can explain it very well in his own way. So tune in and find out more about how these elite bump skiers can ski so controlled yet so fast.Big Picture Skiing Academy Info:https://bigpictureskiing.com/pages/immersion-programsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Warren Jobbitt is a legend within the ski industry and for good reason. His experience as well as thirst for knowledge and clear instruction is among the greatest I have come across. And if you watch any of his recent videos on YouTube you will see that at 50 years old he is skiing smoother and technically better than he ever has (his own words and I agree!). Tune and see what you can learn from Warren I think you will really enjoy it.Thanks Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode features Tim Cafe ex Olympian and former coach to WC ski phenom Alice Robinson. Why would you listen to this episode? For at least three reasons.Tim talks to us about binding placement and delta. Two things critical that most skiers do not consider and do not play with much. If you do you know how big a difference it can make. Tim has already been playing with his bindings on different skis this season.Tim has coached Alice Robinson right up until she made the World Cup. Hear some of his stories and insights into Alice’s Skiing. He even played with her binding position at times without her being aware. Why? Listen to find out.Tim takes nothing for granted. If someone says you shouldn’t do it this way he will test and experiment himself. Do the work to figure it out and make his own mind up about it. I hope that after this episode the listener feels more confident in doing some of this themselves and taking ownership of whatever it is they are trying to learn or master.I hope you enjoy this episode it was one of my favourites. I say that every time I think, I really enjoy being able to talk skiing and then you the listener tune in like you were there too. If you have any feedback from this or any other episode please get in touch via the bigpictureskiing.com website.Cheers Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the newest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, we delve into a crucial question: Should you stick to the recommended factory line when mounting your bindings, or is there room for experimentation? Join Tom Gellie as he interviews Lou Rosenfeld, not only a ski shop owner in Calgary but also a seasoned mechanical engineer with a wealth of research on the impact of binding mount location on ski performance.Discover the insights that Lou shares on the ideal binding placement and the effects of altering it. This episode is a must-listen for every skier seeking to optimize their setup. I found it incredibly enlightening and believe it's knowledge that can elevate any skiing experience.As you explore the nuances of binding mount locations, take a moment to reflect on your own ski setup. I know this episode has motivated me to scrutinize my gear and experiment with different configurations.And that's not all – don't forget to explore the Big Picture Skiing learning App and website, the go-to resource for enhancing all facets of your skiing. Podcast enthusiasts can use code PODCAST to enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on any subscription. Elevate your skiing journey today with Big Picture Skiing.Tune in, learn, and ski smarter with the latest episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tomas Marnics has cut a niche for himself in the ski industry running his own ski camps based on his own findings as well as what he sees the best skiers in the world doing. He comes from the viewpoint of testing and comparing different ways to move on skis always with the goal of more power and alignment with the forces.Please check him out on instagram to see the great images and videos of his skiing. If you want to hear a different perspective on counter rotation Tomas gives great explanations based on looking at other sports and even animals as to why counter rotation is more of a result later in the turn and not something skiers should try and force into their skiing.I contacted Tomas because I see many similarities in the way he thinks about skiing and types of concepts he teaches to get his students skiing more fluidly and with greater power. We had a great discussion i hope you enjoy this long overdue episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is not to be missed. Jurij Franko is an engineer and physicist heavily involved with the development of the first shaped skis from Elan. In this episode you will learn a lot about ski design principles, howAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Russ Wood three time member of the CSIA Demo Team catches up with Tom for a technical skiing chat. We get into topics such as tension, what is turning from the lower body, Russ's observations when looking at ski tracks,Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom chats with Ultimate Skiing Author Ron LeMaster. Ron is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the physics of skiing. He has been a technical advisor to the US ski team as well as a coach and instructorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy