The 2021-2022 season is off to a good start with plenty of snow. To boost your motivation, we've compiled a list of 21 recommended ski movies you can watch on YouTube. Part 2 focuses on powder and park videos
The recommendation and commentator is ski video enthusiast Yuhei Yamada (nicknamed Kun-san). He is active as a cameraman and Icelandic rider. He has a passion for ski videos and a keen interest in them, and has watched more videos than anyone else, even producing videos in which he himself appears. Be sure to check out his detailed commentary, which only someone who has been in the industry for many years can provide.
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No.15 Kai Jones: Yearbook 2021
Last fall, at just 13 years old, Kai Jones was the opening act in a movie by the long-established production company TGR. This film features his solo part, a single cut from this year's TGR film, "Stoke the Fire."
In the backcountry of Jackson Hole and Montana, he conquers lines that would make even adult professional skiers dread. His skiing is so effortless it's hard to understand.
See for yourself whether he's just a talented kid who's getting attention, or whether he's skiing at a level above the adults to earn the part.
No,16 Arc'teryx Presents: Here Goes
Matchstick Productions (MSP) - This segment by Sam Kuff, primarily reconstructed from footage used in The Stomping Ground,
showcases his big-mountain line-taking skills, typical of a native of British Columbia, Canada. This is coupled with his incredibly high aerial sense, but Sam says he grew up in an area without any parks and didn't actively practice tricks there.
Instead, he apparently practiced gymnastics and trampolining at a high level.
Connecting lines at such high speeds requires truly exceptional spatial awareness. In reality, it's extremely difficult, as you can't see what's ahead and have to slow down, or you might get stuck in the terrain.
His sense of style for tricks, like a completely natural double backflip on a lip or a nosebutter just before a cliff, is also extraordinary.
This fusion of high-level skills creates a unique rhythm in his skating that captivates the viewer.
The Arc'teryx segment is edited differently from the main Stomping Ground video. I prefer the way the jumps are presented in the MSP video. If you're interested in his skating, be sure to check out the full video. I also recommend the part in MSP's previous work, Return to Send'er.
Sam Kuch Segment - Return to Send'er
https://youtu.be/-wQCWYgg9CM
No.17 EMPHASIS
This is a three-man group from France. The filmmaker appears to be French as well.
The unique French aesthetic sense is evident in every detail of the tricks and editing.
Naruto and Dragon Ball were broadcast overseas, and it's become commonplace for fans who grew up watching them to incorporate sampling and homage into their music and videos.
Brand marketing strategies also differ depending on the country.
Just seeing the logo of an international sports apparel brand appear in a skiing video is refreshing.
It's interesting to pay attention to such things.
No,18 P60 Vybz - Feat. Henrick Harlaut, Emil Granbom
Valentin Morell and his Swedish crew take on the springtime Laakspark.
Fresh style and mellow hip-hop beats.
The film has the perfect atmosphere for chilling out.
No,19 ''SUPERVIEW'' A B-dog Bone
These veteran riders have been leading the way in video expression for many years.
The huge parks and streets are far removed from the fields that average riders usually ski, making it difficult to imagine just how incredible their skiing is.
Their skiing at their usual ski resorts feels intimate, and it's in the small sections that you really get a sense of their incredible ski handling.
Filmed and edited by Phil Casaubon. He's French-Canadian, and you can definitely sense his French sensibility. Phil's editing has established a style that's instantly recognizable not only in the skiing but also in the footage.
The videos released by Armada are often shot and edited directly by former riders or the riders themselves. The riders themselves are the ones who present what they think is cool. This is extremely important for the growth of this culture.
No.20 Candide Thovex - Some laps in Crans-Montana Park
Candit, the living legend, has been known for his freeride image in recent years, but he's finally released a park video for the first time in a while. It's a "chase shot" that follows his previous image.
Candit rides at incredibly fast speeds, but it takes a lot of skill to follow him.
His signature trick, the flare blunt grab in the pipe, is so iconic it's almost a tear-jerker for longtime fans. It also includes tricks updated to his current style.
You can fully enjoy his ageless skating in slow motion and from a variety of angles.
No.21 SWA - FULL MOVIE
This ski movie is influenced by hip-hop classics and vintage footage.
It's apparently made by two people based in the French snow resort of Les Deux Alpes. It also includes scenes from Canada and Switzerland, but the captions and their Instagram don't offer much detail. Their lack of public information is reminiscent of Gen Z.
The Sony VX1000/VX2000 was once a standard camera for filming skateboarding and other action sports. The VX was used to capture scenes with black edges, created by attaching a fisheye lens. While the deliberate use of VX footage has recently become popular in certain areas, such as skateboarding, it's rare to see it used to this extent in a skiing film.
This film combines classic elements of the past with a new generation's sensibility.
Part 1 is here
