https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/8a9e2a45-b75f-48a5-96a0-e47c98fa0ede Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com This film from producer/director Rodney Jacobs and Freewheelin' Films (https://freewheelinfilms.net/), "The Sky's the Limit" introduces Cliff Taylor's Graduated Length Method (GLM), a skiing instruction system based on the human body’s natural ability to generate turning motion. It begins by explaining the concept of “turning power,” which forms the foundation of modern skiing techniques. Cliff Taylor, a pioneer in ski instruction and design, developed GLM to help skiers at all levels learn proper body movement, balance, and control through a progression of ski lengths and basic exercises. Training facilities like the Gatlinburg Astroturf area allow for year-round practice, while exercises focus on developing rhythmic turns using the feet, knees, and hips. The method is also applied to freestyle skiing disciplines—ballet, moguls, and aerials—where students learn spins, edge control, and balance. Detailed attention is given to proper equipment selection (skis, bindings, boots, and poles) to enhance turning ability. The program progresses from controlled indoor environments to natural snowy terrains, like Mount Hood, where advanced techniques in jumping, mogul, and powder skiing are practiced. The film concludes with a motivational message, emphasizing that mastering natural turning power through GLM allows skiers to fully experience the freedom and exhilaration of the sport. 0:00 – Introduction to turning power in skiing, a natural movement of the human body that modern ski techniques are based on. 0:40 – Introduction of Cliff Taylor and his Graduated Length Method (GLM), which builds on the body’s natural turning power. 1:38 – Gatlinburg, Tennessee and its Astroturf training facility are introduced as a year-round training ground for GLM. 2:22 – Overview of basic GLM exercises to build rhythm, balance, and edge control for skiing. 3:35 – Transition to freestyle skiing and how GLM techniques are applied by freestyle coach Billy Peterson. 4:02 – Explanation of ballet skiing, focusing on movement on the uphill and inside ski for dance-like routines. 5:09 – Training for ballet begins with 4-foot skis and techniques like side slipping and backward skiing. 6:01 – Introduction to 360° spins and combination exercises, including one-ski spins and crossover moves. 7:04 – Demonstration of the Royal Christy move and other ballet tricks like javelin spins and kick spins. 8:39 – Discussion of how ski design supports turning power, highlighting various ski lengths and flex properties. 9:21 – Overview of bindings and boots for different skiing disciplines: freestyle, powder, and racing. 10:40 – Move to Mount Hood, Oregon, where GLM training continues on snow with Cliff, Billy, and Renee Farwig. 11:13 – Introduction to jumping techniques using the GLM method and a progression of jump sizes and ski lengths. 12:49 – Proper body position and landing technique for safe and controlled ski jumping. 13:31 – Light-hearted moment: break in training for freeform skiing fun on Mount Hood with Renee. 14:02 – Techniques for mogul skiing, combining GLM foot and knee turns with unweighting methods. 14:46 – Introduction to powder skiing, emphasizing natural turning power and technique for deep snow. 15:25 – Application of GLM techniques to racing, where precision and rapid weight transfer are critical. 16:11 – Final message: natural turning power is the foundation of all skiing, from recreation to extreme terrain. 16:47 – Inspirational close: skiing the glacier at Mount Hood symbolizes freedom and reaching the limits of potential. 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