Beginner ski lesson #1 with Deb Armstrong, intro equipment and movement
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- čas přidán 3. 12. 2019
- First video of 3 of a three hour beginner ski lesson. An introduction to how ski equipment works and feels on the snow. Gliding, side stepping and an introduction to a gliding wedge. The channel can be supported here www.paypal.com/paypalme/skist...
It’s amazing to see how an Olympic champion teaching a ski lesson so patiently👍👍👍
I'm a ski instructor and I just love Deb's videos.
Thank you so much for these videos. I'm going to watch every one
Love it
Tuesday is a delight! What a terrific attitude :)
That’s the stage I’m at. Thanks for this instruction. I get how happy Tuesday was when she did something right!
My Ski instructor quit the day before I was supposed to learn how to ski. Thanks to Deb I was able to teach myself all the necessary skills to have a successful day of skiing. Thank you for taking the time to make such an informational video!
Thank you! I am here for you. all the best
Thanks
Wow. You're a pro - excuse the pun. Thank you so much, Deb Armstrong. God bless you are just fantastic.
My little brother has been learning to ski this year and this video has really helped!! Thank you so much! 😊👍
Considering the comfort level... So much positivity and encouragment for a begginer is the way to go! Tnx Deb.
Im watching this lesson for beginners again and again and its really really helpful. Soon buying ski and learning myself with the help of this video i watch. God bless you for bringing this on youtube.
This reminds me so much of like the way people taught you things in the 1980s. This is the tone and style around 65% of all my teachers used in junior high/high school. That is VERY MUCH A COMPLENT! Doesnt' make statements that sound like questions, loves what she's talking about, wants YOU to love it, isn't bashful about any of it, sometimes a bit intense, but that's how a good teacher TEACHES. Well, on top of all that there's the street cred of all the olympics medals and stuff. So cool that this is a world class skier just being herself, being super enthusiastic teaching basics to everyday skiers. Zero pretense, tons of enthusiasm. Tons of know-how.
Deb, you are a godsend. I am in my 2nd year teaching skiing and trying to learn as much as I can to make lessons safe, instructive and above all, fun! Thank you for posting these incredibly helpful videos. I look forward to trying some of your tips in my next lesson.
Amazing teacher...love the positivity and in depth knowledge for beginners...
Back in the snow this week after an almost 30 year break. Content is invaluable. Wonderful to have daughter skiing for the first time. Was in stiches watching snow plow video on how adults are anxious learners. Trying to get my daugther parallel down the mountain on her second day whist she is happy snow plowing her way down at speed, also wanting to get away and be independent.
Way to go Deb!
Love your content.
I've been skiing 50 yrs....
Deb is an amazing teacher.
This is absolutely amazing! I have my PSIA Level 1 Exam next week and it has been so nice watching your videos as a way to study and feel more confident. Your teaching style is awesome. You present your progressions in such a clear and precise way. I am so glad I found your videos! Thank you so much!
Deb you are such a positive encouraging teacher!!
Love coming back to videos going over basics. Never hurts in my view to review ski fundamentals. Love these videos Deb thank you so much for producing content, has helped my skiing tremendously
I loved your videos! The first ski teacher of my two daughters is an olympic champion! Thank you very much!
You’re great! Love your teaching style.
Deb your gear is super fresh 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤯
Thank you!!
You remind me so much of my 10th grade history teacher Ms. Grey. She was a bit intense, but so unapologetically passionate about history and I see you're just as incredible about skiing. I just shared your videos with my sister so she can learn from such a great instructor.
I used to ski quite a lot. I was always a take your time skier. I wanted to mainly just be outdoors & enjoy the incredible scenery. Plus I had & still don’t have very good knees. I wanted to watch these videos to see the techniques this instructor uses. Very impressed! I never started out with one ski. Love her step by step & thorough instructions! I’m much older now & have some health concerns that prevent me from still being able to ski & I really miss it! I grew up in the Chicago area but have been living in northern Colorado for 31 years.
I am so happy you are enjoying the videos! maybe they will inspire you to give it another try. All the best to you! take are.
Deb, I´ve been many things in my life and now I´m ski instructor and I love your lessons, thanks indeed
Hi deb newly qualified instructor and enjoy you videos please post some more of these lesson ones there great
Thank you for these online lessons and tips! So helpful for some of us that are just learning.
I am here for you Monique!!!
Amazing instructor, thanks for making this videos
My flash, having them weight into boottops, backs, ball of foot, heel, sides of foot, no poles, raise a hand if you can't feel it ... did wonders, cheers!
my kid and I have experienced bad ski lessons. It is so great that we can learn it from CZcams and then go practice. Thank you!
Going skiing for the first time in the Alps in Dec, so trying to learn as much as I can before we go.
Thank you for your time making this video. Its very helpfull. Greetings from Norway!
Hello. I am glad you like the video. Take care.
Super instructions, I would say best beginner instructions, I checked quite few before I saw this .. thank you sooo much
Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos for skiing beginners. I skied the first time today and achieved the same level as Tuesday as I went through your steps of the lesson. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🌞🎿🌞💪🏼
This makes me very happy!!!! This is why I make the videos. To make a difference for folks like yourself. Take care and happy skiing!
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I’m grateful and humble to learn from a world leading ski teacher. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world! ❤️
@@hisoceanlove very nice. Thank you
Nice Deb! Downloading these and showing them to my new instructor class tomorrow night!!!!!!
Love these videos. Really helpful as a new instructor! Thank you!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 the best ski lesson I ever see.
Excellent lessons!!
You are such an amazing teacher. I watched your video yesterday and today went trying your techniques .. for the first time .. my self confidence is back.
Thanks 😊
You are amazing Deb! Love your video. You are so patient.
you rock and I can't Thank you enough for these videos. My niece Ginny starts ski lessons in the New Year and I am going to follow this to get her prepped for that lesson. Much appreciated that you took the time to show this
Sheila Vancouver BC Canada
Thank you so much. Love your channel.
I just realised what a good ski instructor I had, he also taught all these things to me :) Thanks for the great videos, they are good review lessons to me :) Planning to become a ski instructor myself in future :XxX
I love your outfits and combos so much!!
In 8 days will be my very very first day ski lesson. Omg! I am so nervous and excited! Many thanks for the video!
Have fun. Excited for you!
Deb you are awesome! Thank you so much for creating these videos and this channel.
Its my honor. I am so happy the videos are becoming an important resource for skiers everywhere.
Many thanks for these videos. I am in the midst of a career change and just got my PSIA L1 cert. Will be on boarding with Vail resorts next month. Although I am a very good skier, I have never taught with the exception of my wife. We are still together so I guess it went well. 😂Anyways I really like the one ski drill in the beginning. Showed it to my wife and she thought that was an excellent idea. I wouldn’t of thought of that. Thank you again.
Such clear and logical explanations.
Wonderful!!!
I had an excellent beginner lesson at Mt Snow, VT with John.
Thank you!! I’m taking my niece and nephews skiing next month and this is so helpful and I wrote notes to take with me. I can ski, and feel like I’m a capable and confident skier, but it’s a whole other ball game to teach someone! They have never been on skis, so need need some very basic instruction, if they like it, they can go and have more formal lessons. We’ll only have 2 days, so for now getting boots on, moving around and the old pizza and French fries will give them a little taste and help them decide if the want more. This and the other videos are very helpful and will save us $$$$$ on basic beginner ski lessons.
Went skiing for the first time on Friday - I would have been lost without these videos. Even graduated one step above the bunny hill (but granted I'm in MN) ! Thank you Deb. It wouldn't have been such a delight without you!
I love this. Have you seen the next two videos with Kelly? They pick up from where the beginning videos leave off. Have fun!!!!!
Thank you so much for doing this. I am a baby beginner learning how to ski.
This is when you know, an athlete loves the sport, and wants anyone who is able to experience it.
Thank you for taking the time to make this wonderful lesson! I wish you had been around when I was learning to ski. You really go completely back to the basics. I know this video will help so many people.
this is great! thank you
I want an instructor like you 👍
Thank you for uploading this video.
Thank you
Deb, you are an amazing instructor!!! I've learned so much watching your videos! Going to copper mountain in March !! Can't wait ! Feeling more comfortable since I've been viewing your lessons!
I am here for you. I would love to hear how your Copper trip goes. so glad you found my videos! all the best.
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong thanks ! I’ll let you know ! I think I’ll save the moguls until next year lol🤦🏼♀️
@@debsheridan1328 HA! Have fun
loved it
I wish you were my teacher! After 10 years I can’t skying very well!
Thank you for the comment. I hope these videos are helping you!!! That is why I make them
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong 💙🙏
So fun! I have been skiing for two years. I would like to get over the fear of falling. Maybe I should see a hypnotist!
You are pretty cool communicator!
Thanks a lot for putting this lesson out!
You are welcome
You are a fantastic teacher. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tyler!! Hey, do you mind if I use your quote as a testimonial? Where do you ski? have a great winter!
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I don't mind at all. I've been to a handful of different places in Colorado. Thanks!
She actually made me feel comfortable and excited to actually try skiing again after more than 20 years ago. The detail given to start makes me feel secure. Thank you for breaking it down for someone to fearful to try again. Headed to Mammoth and there are no lessons due to Covid so here I go... wish me luck 😉☺️
YEAH. how did it go in Mammoth. I hope well! Please let me know. All the best.
Very very good (tanti complimenti Deb)
Deb - great work, love this project. A couple of suggestion for you as you introduce movements:
1) I saw that when you were working with one ski, you and the student had the ski on opposite feet initially. When demonstrating movements, I've found it's helpful when showing the exact same thing. In this case, consider asking the student what foot they feel most comfortable on, have them start with that ski and as the instructor, use the same.
2) you introduced pole usage with what I call the Bull Fighter turn (very effective by the way inspires confidence) where you had the poles downhill of the student as they slowly stepped around into and back out of the fall line. Really important - show them how to hold the poles. Tuesday was gripping the grips (top of the shafts), whereas you had tripped the top of the pole - essentially make the pole an extension of your arm. I've found that gripping the tops of the poles (as you did) engages the core, whereas gripping the shafts causes the student to bend at the waist, which naturally moves the CoM behind the BoS as it causes a squatting like movement.
Can't wait to watch 2 & 3. Thanks for sharing....
I'm going to do this with my kids before their first lesson this winter.
@9:49 'leave all judgement behind' ... just love that perspective, let's you be a real observer.
Thank you Deb. Everything was so smooth. All the lessons helped a lot. Unluckily I still managed to brake my leg.. Actually, I am at the hospital right now.. Could you do the lesson about how to save the legs while crashing? 😕Properly falling, or similar stuff.
Thank you so much! I'm coming back for my beginner status last year, and I need lots of help. I need to have a confident and safe, dependable STOP. I actually can turn and ski, but I can't stop very well. I'm gonna enjoy these lessons, yay!
This is my problem. First time ever stepping into snow with ski or boot last week and I am having great difficulty stopping or slowing myself, which of course is a core requirement for any progression. I have the sensation of separating my heels into a wedge but in reality, they are not moving out anywhere near as far as needed and my ski tips end up crossing, I gain too much speed and need someone to catch me before I crash. Not good. Perhaps I should be twisting with my knees more or leaning forward to get weight off my heels so they can slide adequately? I’m stuck and really need some pointers on how to achieve effective wedge.
Deb, my staff enjoyed the videos last night and we got some great ideas and had a great discussion. Thanks!. Holding my breath for your next video.... So hurry, I'm turning blue!
Really glad. My hope is that these videos serve as a starting place for dialogue. When and where and why might folks choose to do things differently. So happy you are using the videos David. See you on the slopes soon!!!!
Teaching a girl to ski tomorrow...20 year pro skier and know nothing on how to teach a noob. Thanks Deb!!
Thanks!
I’ll be in steamboat on Thursday and I hope to feel your positive energy some way some how. :) Cheers!
Thank you for this video, unfortunately I started ski at 40+ I have been skiing the past 4 years and it is so hard me. Bring your kids young it is a amazing sport. Plus it is amazing views & relaxation.
За это время, пока топчут снег, можно обучить правильному выполнению поворотов.
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Dear Deb, can you please make/upload a detailed video for the how-to of parallel turns? I'm trying to teach my wife ... I'd be grateful
Come to New Jersey!!!
Amazing videos! I’ve watched all 3 videos of skiing with Tuesday and I felt like I’ve learn a lot more than I did from my first private lesson. I wish my first lesson was with someone like you, patient and knowledgeable. My first instructor huffed and puffed when I kept falling and showed no smiles the entire time which made me extremely nervous and intense 😂 where are you located at? I hope one day I get to ski with you. Thanks again for these great beginner videos.❤
Oh no! The instructor can really make or break the experience.
Thank you for your video, just wonder can I star to learn ski when turn 50th years old?
Yes, Of course Jessica. do you have any friends who ski. do you have any support? Watch these videos. They will give you a nice idea of what is involved. Keep me posted!!!! I would like to hear how it goes.
Control, that's what I wasn't getting as a kid. So I have to face the skis inward like a triangle to slow down and stop. I'd keep forcing myself to fall over so I wouldn't accelerate out of control. It's scary going down a big hill when you don't know how to stop. I'd have nightmares.
I'm new subscriber here.
Great. Welcome!
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Private lessons are easy peasy! Let’s see how you manage a group of 8 beginners of different generations, fitness levels and body awarenesses! 😂😂😂 great video though. I like to get my beginners to bounce and hop for balance with no skis on, one ski on and then both skis.
“If you french fry when you’re supposed to pizza, you’re gonna have a bad time”
Somehow I really like her ❤️
Where is this place?
Steamboat springs Colorado
I talk too much. My long original post is below, as if anyone would want to read all that rambling. Bottom line- DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY MULTI-DAY SKI SCHOOLS IN THE EAST (Canada or the US)?
HI Deb (or anyone else with an opinion)! I really like the video. I've skied 8 times in my adult life with no lessons (had some when I was a kid but that was a LONG time ago). So for people like me that for all practical purposes are total beginners- can you recommend any all-day ski schools in the East (Pennsylvania up through Quebec)? I went to a GREAT whitewater canoe school in Ontario a few years back, it was five days- all day- and man did it improve my skills! What I'm getting at here is I'm ready to pick up another ill-advised hobby, and I'd like to get some good solid fundamentals. Are there "ski schools" in the eastern US/Canada?
Sure, there are ski schools back east. Many. Most ski areas of any size will have a ski school. Have you had any luck yet finding anything? What ski areas are you close to?
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE!
For now I live in Virginia; most of my skiing is at Liberty near Gettysburg, PA. Hoping to move north in a few years! Liberty offers one hour and two hour lessons; as far as i know they are good. However, I am looking to immerse into a beginner's skills clinic for a few days. Happy to travel anywhere from PA to Quebec. I have perused a bunch of ski areas in the NE, and I'm not finding schools that offer 3-7 hour instruction for several dedicated days in a row for adults. I want to get to the "trained beginner" level quickly. Small group lessons, one-on one, etc. Maybe I should just call a ski area and book the same instructor for three days in a row for three hours at a time, or something like that.
One thing that would be helpful to me as an instructor is doing this exact same video with a child. I have a lot easier time teaching this lesson to adults than children. My second point is kids get bored as shit instantly with this flatland work. Any tips for keeping kids engaged?
Working with kids I view myself as a facilitator of experience, not an instructor. Contacting words but encouragement. Let the terrain, the moment, the experience teach. The experience over time changes behavior/movements
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Where is the place and what Country is it??????
Steamboat Springs Colorado USA
Noice
I wish you could be my instructor;)
The guy in the background at 11:28 might want to join in
Lol 8m going skiing tomorrow for a feild trick
Remember people that your ski instructor makes minimum wage (yes, you paid $400 plus for a private lesson) yet lives in a resort town where rent can be thousands a month and food can cost twice what you pay at home so please tip them. They depend on your generosity!
True😉❤
Oh my I’ll just ski with one leg then
Deb needs to put it some more cardio time for herself 😆
Yeah