Deb Armstrong and Tom Gellie answer questions from subscribers about skiing and ski improvement. - How to improve if you only ski 1-2 weeks a year? - Ski selection. What skis are best? - If you could only teach 3 things what would they be? - Beliefs you held but no longer do? - The inside knee and foot how important is it? - What informs you? - What do you think of the white pass turn? And more….. Thanks for listening. If you’re interested in learning more from Tom you can checkout his page http...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This podcast chat with the smoothest Carving snowboarder on the plant Ryan Knapton, is a must for all skiers. Why? Because skiing and snowboarding have more similarities than differences IMO and sometimes the best lessons come from a source outside of your usual circle of information. Tune in and hear about Ryan’s journey to carving mastery, his discoveries about equipment, seeking knowledge outside of your circle, never letting boundaries get in your way and lots more. Intrigued by what Big Pic...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Tomass Marnics is back again on the podcast to catchup and discuss hip position in skiing. This is his most recent area of focus with his students. The goal being to help them discover the most powerful position to align the pelvis with the foot and the ski. This is interesting as many high level coaches around the world are focused on this very topic but coming at it from slightly different angles. Tomass also introduces us to Nick Abromov from Yeti Ski Coach. An app using Artifical Intelligenc...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In the latest Big Picture Skiing Podcast episode Brent Amsbury joins us again to give some ski boot recommendations to those people with narrow or low volume feet. Brent explains that narrow feet are some of the trickiest types of feet to fit well in a pair of ski boots so we wanted to share some advice on what models of boots currently do a good job at solving this issue. Brent also shares his experience of binding ramp angle/delta and how he fixed his ski touring setup from being difficult to ...
Feb 23, 2023•59 min
Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we sit down with the world-renowned Ted Ligety. Get an exclusive peek into the strategies and refinements he harnessed to dominate the Giant Slalom discipline for several illustrious years. This era coincided with significant changes in FIS regulations, altering ski radius and length to a larger format. Discover the precise adaptations Ted employed to master the new equipment, culminating in his triumphant crowning as the overall champion in the 201...
Feb 15, 2023•48 min
What does it take to be one of the best gliders in the world? You will find out on the latest episode with 4x Olympian and former WC athlete Manny Osbourne-Paradis. I got to sit down with him in Quebec recently and chat about his amazing signed WC athlete helmet collection with the likes of Marcel Hirscher and Michaela Shiffrin, as well as recently completing his Level 4 Canadian Ski Instructor Certificate. Manny is an entertaining guy, has a lot of wisdom to share and I think you will enjoy tun...
Feb 02, 2023•51 min
Most skiers don’t take care of their own equipment. But learning how to, and why it will make a big difference to your enjoyment of skiing, is what this podcast is aimed at helping you discover. Tune in to find out that most brand new skis don’t come setup ideally for your specific sort of skiing goals. In fact Chris Hiller from Sidecut tuning says they probably ski 5/10 in their potential. So why not learn how to make them 10/10 skis and transform your skiing into being safer and more enjoyable...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Meet Demelza Clay. Heli ski guide, level 4 examiner, former demo team member, race coach, training manager and surf coach. This lady has lived and continues to live a fulfilled and high achieving life in the outdoor industry. You will hear some great advice, tips and ways in which you can also carve a path for yourself in the ski industry. A motivating and inspiring discussion we hope this one gives you some good ideas before we hit the new year 2023! If you’re interested in joining the Big Pict...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Packed full of useful takeaways for skiers wanting to get into mogul skiing, improve mogul skiing or coach mogul skiing. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tom chats with elite level mogul coach Stephen Fearing and draws out some very useful tips, techniques and tactics for people wanting to be better mogul skiers. Thanks for listening to the show if you like it please subscribe and leave a review. BIG PICTURE SKIING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this chat with design and brand manager Jeff Colt we get into the interesting topic of ski boot liners and how that component of your boot fit can truely make a difference to your comfort and performance on snow. Jeff gives us some history on the company and the man Sven Coomer who designed not only the zipfit liner range but was an integral part of the development of ski boots as a whole. Right from the transition from leather boots to the first plastic ones. Sven is about to be inducted in ...
Dec 09, 2022•56 min
Jimmy Krupka is a US Ski team athlete with his sights set on being North American Champion this season. In this interview you will discover some interesting insights from this top level skiing athlete. - Favourite drills as a junior ski racer - Growing up at a school where skiing is a big focus - Getting forward all the time in skiing - What he’s learnt from starting his own podcast interviewing other elite ski racers. - Experimenting with ski boot setup. and MORE!!! Follow Jimmy on Instagram he...
Dec 02, 2022•49 min
Why would a surf coach be on a skiing podcast? Tune in and find out why understanding the mechanics of how other sports work and tips and tricks to fine tuning the learning process will make your skiing better. Meet Clayton Nienaber a surfboard shaper, surf coach and former professional surfer. Clayton is a master of teaching through analogy and of helping students understand the many aspects of the sport that are key to making progress. I love how he breaks down learning into distinct subjects ...
Nov 28, 2022•57 min
In this episode Tom and Brent Amsbury catchup and discuss: A recent trend Brent is noticing of ski boot plastics returning to PU. It is a sign that skiers dont want to sacrifice the downhill performance and feel just for lighter weight. Brents new set of wooden lasts Handcrafted in Europe that allow him to get a much more organic fit with a narrow ski boot from the get go. Meeting Hubert who fits many World Cup skiers and hearing about the interesting modifications he can do for elite athletes. ...
Nov 09, 2022•34 min
Dave Dodge is the founder of Dodge Ski Boots and builds custom ski boots out of Carbon Fiber. Carbon fiber is a fascinating material with many great properties. Dave helps cast some light on what exactly a carbon fiber ski boot feels and skis like compared to a typical plastic boot. Look out for: the story of how it all began how a WC athlete reduced their ranking significantly using Daves boots what a dodge ski boot feels like when skiing moguls what a dodge ski boot feels like when carving the...
Nov 01, 2022•47 min
In this episode of the Big Picture Skiing Podcast you will meet Sandi Murovec. Sandi is a world class ski coach with accolades such as coaching WC champion Tina Maze. Sandi has a straight forward approach to teaching skiing and believes very strongly in several fundamental elements that all skiers should have in order to ski well. We discuss these elements as well as how he would use them to coach a hypothetical demo team from scratch. Some of the really interesting things to listen out for in t...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast Tom and Sam chat with Johnny Davidson. Johnny just retired from coaching the Norwegian Alpine Ski team for a number of years. Not every day do you get the chance to hear from a coach working at the highest level in skiing. So sit back and relax and soak it up. Johnny is very humble and keeps coaching very simple. That’s far easier said than done and often not what occurs when coaching any sport. Whether you are a coach or instructor, and athlete ...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Meet Henrik Bjursten a cardiac surgeon. Henrik has come up with a new design for the ski boot liner that appreciates the functional anatomy of the midfoot whilst inside a ski boot. The idea came after his daughter asked him one day “Dad why do my toes get cold when they are inside such a thick boot?” Learn more about Henrik’s process and design theory that looks promising in terms of allowing the major artery and nerve supplying blood to our toes to function un-inhibited. Every human foot is a l...
Jul 04, 2022•20 min
Jacob Perkins is a 28-year-old speed skier who recently placed in the 2022 FIS World Cup. Did you know that speed skiing was eliminated from the Olympics after 1992? However it has a high likelihood of returning in the 2026 games and Jacob is on a mission to see that happen. He relies heavily on his background in manufacturing and engineering for innovation in the sport of Speed Skiing where not only the athlete, but equipment can be a deciding factor of winning and losing. This episode is an in...
Jun 28, 2022•30 min
Most of us don’t take the time to consider what goes into designing, testing and manufacturing the ski boots we put on our feet. There are so many factors to consider so I thought it would be interesting to chat with Christoph Lenz from Fischer about this topic. What you may find interesting in this podcast: - How a change in brand made a huge difference to Christoph’s ski racing results. - That some of the best WC skiers using Fischer are not in super stiff boots but rather prefer to be more dy...
Jun 17, 2022•59 min
Sam and Tom chat with Ski Racer Jack Adams about his life growing up skiing at Thredbo and now competing in Europe aiming to make it into the top 250 in the world. This is a very challenging task so we hope you find it interesting to learn what a skier at this level is focused on in terms of technique and tactics. It ties in really well with the previous podcast with Paul Epstein for some context. In this episode: Tuning skis by hand or machine? Being coached by Paul Lorenz at an early age. The ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Ski boots are not comfortable pieces of equipment. They can be made to be more comfortable but for the majority of people this takes time and ideally the best pair of boots to begin with. This podcast looks at some of the history of ski boot fitting and how the search to reduce pain in the everyday skier lead to dynamic performance potentially being compromised. There was a point in history where one solution to the pain skiers would experience going from leather into plastic boots was to build ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Meet Gord Brown one of the best coaches I have ever had the pleasure of being coached by. Gord is a wealth of knowledge and a role model for all instructors and coaches in my opinion. I wanted to chat with Gord so you the listener could perhaps gleam some insights into what makes a great ski coach and what a great ski coach believes are some of the most important areas of skiing to get dialled in and right. I dont have video of Gord skiing so this description wont do it any justice. However I ha...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The Rookie Academy experience for both student and trainer is like no other experience in the world. Why? Because of a multitude of factors including the best trainers in the world working together, open minds, incredible New Zealand skiing and scenery, and above all an ethos that its about getting better at skiing above everything else. In this episode Tom Gellie chats with Rookie Academy Manager Harry McFadden and Rookies trainer Rupert Goldring about their experiences working with the Rookie ...
Mar 30, 2022•59 min
Erik Schlopy was at one stage one of the best Giant Slalom Ski racers in the world. In this episode: Find out what sort of equipment modifications and tuning he would do to compete at this level If he was to race Bode Miller and the WC again what are the top ski drills he would use to get himself technically ready. His thoughts on the recent Olympic Winter Games How his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant for plus much more This conversation being recorded was a las...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Benji Alexander started skiing only a few years ago. And now he’s aiming to compete in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games! Intrigued? So was I. This is a fantastic listen as i think Benji highlights some seriously important points about the learning experience. What better than to come from someone who has been recently thrust into an accelerated learning pathway. Drinking from a Fire Hydrant is probably an easier thing to do. I hope we will all be cheering Benji on in a few months time at th...
Dec 22, 2021•55 min
Meet Josh and learn how he has trained with some of the greatest technical skiers of today and how they each have helped him in different ways on his quest to mastering technical skiing. This podcast is like listening to a fireside chat where you will gleam some really important lessons that Josh believes have helped him on his journey. A great listen I hope you enjoy this latest episode. Checkout www.the ski code.it to be able to ski with Josh. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 21 min
The Demo team for any skiing nation is for many the pinnacle of your ski instructing career. A chosen member must showcase many skills outside of being an elite skier. Presentation skills, communication, ethics, organisational skills, time management the list goes on. In this episode of the Big Picture Skiing Podcast Tom and Sam sit down with PSIA Demo Team members Troy Walsh and Kevin Jordan to discuss their journey and what they did to ‘make the team’. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Tom Gellie chats with Brent Amsbury about ski boots. Brent is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ski boots. Materials used and what characteristics come with these materials. Alignment setups for different athletes needs. Customising your boots to get the most out of your own skiing. Advice for skiers on where and how to start customising yourself. This interview is a must watch for anyone in the ski industry wanting to take their skiing game up a notch. You need a good pair of boots and the...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min
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 ...
Oct 08, 2021•57 min
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...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
