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Big Picture Skiing Podcast

Tom Gellie talks with technical skiers and industry experts from around the world. Gain insight into some of the best technical skiers and what their thoughts are on good skiing and how to achieve it.For more information and great skiing content check out Tom Gellie’s website:www.bigpictureskiing.com

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63:15

How pain came to dictate performance - A look back at...

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2022/05/02

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 a

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63:20

Gord Brown - Ex Canadian Alpine Team Coach

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2022/04/07

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 have a

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58:52

The Rookie Academy - Melting pot of the worlds top...

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2022/03/30

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

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77:05

Erik Schlopy - Ex WC Skier on Ski Equipment, Drills...

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2022/03/24

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 levelIf 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 GamesHow his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant forplus much moreThis conversation being recorded was a last minute

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55:10

Jamaica’s First Alpine Olympian? Benji Alexander on...

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2021/12/22

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 the

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81:27

Stepping Stones to Mastery with Josh Duncan-Smith

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/12/20

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:

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70:50

What does it take to make the PSIA Demo Team? Kevin...

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/11/15

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:

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82:16

Master Of Ski Boots Brent Amsbury

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/10/09

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 they

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56:41

Deb Armstrong Interview

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/10/08

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 much

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71:59

Richard Amacker - The master of skiing drills

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2021/09/24

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 in

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59:58

Olympic Mogul Skier James Matheson - Elite Mogul...

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2021/07/20

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 Academy

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81:04

Warren Jobbitt Interview - Shifting roles,learning...

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/07/12

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 GellieAdvertising Inquiries:

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78:14

Great Britain’s Best World Cup GS Skier - Charlie Raposo

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/01/27

Meet Charlie Raposo Great Britain’s top GS ski racer on the World Cup. Before watching this please head to Charlie’s instagram page and watch one of his videos of him skiing. The guy has amazing skills and a great technique. Sam Robertson and Tom Gellie chat with Charlie to find out more about what it takes to come from a non powerhouse skiing nation and the sorts of challenges he faces to stay competitive.Interesting points in the interview.-What does Charlie think is an attribute that got him to

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64:53

Harry Laidlaw - Australia’s best GS skier competing...

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2021/01/07

Harry Laidlaw grew up skiing Mt Hotham in Australia and is currently one the best GS ski racers Australia has seen in a long time. Unfortunately Harry injured his knee days after competing in the season WC race opener in Solden, Austria. In this episode Sam Robertson and Tom Gellie talk with Harry about what its like to train and compete with all the Covid regulations as well his journey to competing on the world stage.There are some interesting points to come out of this interview and its your

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87:35

Tim Cafe - ex Olympian and Alice Robinson’s former...

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2020/12/09

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 of

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73:55

Binding placement effects on skiing with Lou Rosenfeld

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2020/06/23

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 effects of

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Tomas Marnics Interview

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2020/04/14

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 explanations

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82:24

Jurij Franko (Developer of the Elan SCX Ski)

Big Picture Skiing Podcast ·

2018/06/30

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, howAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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55:03

Russ Wood Interview

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2018/05/10

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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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81:32

Ron LeMaster Interview

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2018/01/05

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 instructorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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