Beginner Learns How to Jump on Skis & How To Ski Switch

What you will Learn in this Tutorial

This video shows a beginner skier learning how to jump on skis and how to ski switch. The skier, Monty, has no freestyle experience but is willing to learn. Jens guides Monty through the process of jumping on skis, starting with basic techniques such as opening the ski boots for more range of motion and practicing jumping forward to achieve a nice landing. They also work on perfecting the pop technique, where the tails of the skis come out of the snow during the jump. Monty’s progress is evident as he successfully executes the jumps with better form and technique.

The next skill they focus on is skiing switch, which involves skiing backwards. Jens teaches Monty the proper technique of twisting the hips, opening the shoulders, and pointing to the direction of the turn. They emphasize keeping the feet close together, pushing the heel back to open the hip, and making the turns longer for better control. Monty faces challenges in maintaining weight balance and keeping the shoulders upright, but with practice and repetition, he improves his switch skiing skills.

Highlights

• Monty, a beginner skier with no freestyle experience, learns how to jump on skis and ski switch with the help of Jens
• They start with the basics of opening the ski boots for more range of motion and practicing jumping forward for a better landing.
• Monty learns the pop technique, where the tails of the skis come out of the snow during the jump, and improves his form gradually.
• Jens teaches Monty how to ski switch by twisting the hips, opening the shoulders, and pointing in the direction of the turn.
• They focus on maintaining weight balance, keeping the feet close together, and pushing the heel back to open the hip for better control.
• Monty faces challenges, but with practice and repetition, he improves his switch skiing skills and learns to turn both ways.
• Jens advises Monty to spend more time practicing switch skiing and gradually start looking over one shoulder for better control.