Tom GellieBig Picture Skiing Pty Ltd · Coach/Director

Ski tip for carving on 1 ski #howtocarve #ski #skiinstructor

11 Dec 2023 · 1 min

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In this instructional segment, ski instructor Tom Gellie explains that the inability to carve on a single ski often stems from a lack of proper inside hip adduction. He defines adduction as moving the inside leg without tilting the whole body, and emphasizes that mastering this movement is crucial for symmetrical turning. Gellie points to demonstrators Demelza and Skelly as examples of correct hip positioning, urging viewers to visualize the movement. He recommends practical training methods: practicing the hip adduction in front of a mirror to ensure correct form, then applying the technique on both sides through one‑ski drills. Consistent practice of this inside‑leg movement is presented as a way to improve overall skiing performance and achieve balanced leg use during turns.

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If you can't carve on one ski, it's probably because you can't make this move with your inside hip. It's called adduction, and it means you don't have to tip your whole body inside like this. Demelza does a great job of demonstrating the right hip position of the inside leg. Watch Skelly again to get this hip adduction movement in your mind. I won't lie to you, this movement is really hard to train. However, if you can incorporate this inside leg movement by doing some one-ski ski training, it will really help your overall skiing and both legs being symmetrical throughout the ski turn. The best advice: get in front of a mirror and see if you can emulate that inside hip position, then get out and practice on both sides like Demelza does here, and you'll find your skiing improves drastically.