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 Academ...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr
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 Gellie Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min
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...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 28 min
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 effec...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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 explanatio...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 20 min
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, how Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 22 min
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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 10, 2018•55 min
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 instructor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Tom and Paul have skied and trained together since 2008 when they were selected for the Aussie Demo Team. Paul is in my opiniion one of the most talented skiers and trainers ive ever had the chance to work with . He's b Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 30, 2017•58 min
Reilly McGlashan is back in a second interview recorded whilst he and Tom were coaching for the Rookie Academy 2017 Nz winter season. The two get chatting about the importance of boot alignment, setting measurable parame Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 13, 2017•39 min
This episode with Heather Robilliard is a little bit of a special one. Heather is a colleague and friend of mine who has been apart of the skiing industry for over 25 years. Two years ago Heather was diagnosed with Breas Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr
Bodie Shandro is the co-ordinator for backcountry camps and programs at Sun Peaks Resort, Canada. Bodie chats with Tom about the growing amount of people heading into the backcountry for its fresh snow and wild allure an Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 02, 2017•49 min
Tom Gellie chats with ski guru Harald Harb. Harald has been involved with the ski industry for a long time and as such has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Enjoy gaining insight into ski boot alignment, world cup ra Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 09, 2016•1 hr 25 min
Tom Gellie interviews legendary technical skier Richie Berger. If you love skiing but don't know who Richie is I advise you get on youtube and search for some videos of him skiing before you begin listening. He is smooth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 29, 2016•38 min
In this episode I chat with Austrian ski instructor Klaus Mair. Klaus has an instructional video on youtube with over 3 million hits! He is the creator of Sofa Ski School, an online ski school with video analysis and hel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 08, 2016•38 min
Tom chats with Andy Rae, The general manager for the Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors association. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 10, 2016•42 min
JF Beaulieu is back again. He talks with Tom about equipment changes, kids skiing, technique and the Project Kitz video he was involved with in May 2015. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 15, 2016•33 min
JF takes over the interviewing seat and talks with Tom Gellie about his thoughts on the body, skiing and getting in touch with your own movements. Warning high ski nerd content in this Podcast :-) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 29, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Gary's interest in the body and particularly the feet began when he worked as a ski boot fitter in Europe. He learnt that the feet play a huge role in performance and pain in the rest of the body. Tune in to this episode Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 07, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Tom Gellie chats with the Director of Snowsports at Silverstar Mountain Resort, Norm Kreutz. Tom's first season ski instructing was under the direction of Norm back in 2006 and ever since then he has had the upmost respe Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 31, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Tom Gellie chats with Ron Betts. Ron has a vast array of snow industry skills covering ski instructing, heli-ski guiding, Instructor training, Ski Canada Magazine editing, and owning and running his own business. Ron sha Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 23, 2015•47 min
Tom Gellie chats with Fritz Stephenson. Fritz is a fully certified level 4 Austrian Ski Instructor with 25 years of experience in the industry. Each skier brings something different to the podcast series and Fritz is no Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 16, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Tom Gellie chats with PSIA demo team member Jonathan Ballou. Topics covered in this podcast include learning phases and how you can apply them, alignment, training instructors in China and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 06, 2015•57 min
Tom Gellie talks with the talented J.F. Beaulieu from Quebec, Canada. J.F. is a two time CSIA demo team member, Level 4 examiner and holds his Full Cert French qualification. J.F. and Tom discuss biomechanics, ski techni Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 27, 2015•56 min
Tom Gellie talks with technical skier Paul Lorenz. Topics inlcude the three components Paul uses to guide his skiing, Speed down the hill, using physics and alignment to get the highest performance and efficiency, The ja Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 19, 2015•43 min
Tom Gellie talks with Reilly McGlashan about skiing technique, good body mechanics for strength and a safe back, exercises that that can help your skiing improve and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 15, 2015•57 min