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A Self Improvement Membership For Ski Technique Geeks


We welcome anyone looking to take their skills to the next level, from novice skiers making their first turns, to seasoned ski instructors in search of new teaching strategies. 

Troubleshoot technique, experiment with new moves and solve the secrets of skiing.

Skier lab - Ski Technique Diagnostics

Join the Science Friction Club to improve your skiing in all terrain and conditions.

  • Troubleshoot your ski technique with the SkierLab Diagnostics Tool
  • Make Progress with Progression Sessions
  • Learn Cues For Motor Skill Development in the Q-Corner
  • Isolate and exaggerate new moves in the Skier’s Drill Library
  • Answer all your questions in the Community Forums
  • Upload video and get technical feedback from world class ski pros
  • Personal Development Plans available
  • Bouns Instructional Videos - The Piste to Peak Series
  • Ski Instructor Resources & Training Tools
  • Member Deals on Global Ski Camps, Courses & other ski related s stuff
Skiing Skill Assessment

What Exactly is Skier Lab?

SkierLab’s skill assessment tools were built by the ski professionals at Section 8 Snowsport Institute in an attempt to simplify systems for new ski instructors on our training programs.

As more tutorials have been added and membership has grown, SkierLab has morphed into an exhaustive resource for technical ski improvement and a supportive community for recreational skiers of all ability levels. Unlike most ski training resources that offer set drills and progressions, Skier Lab allows you to choose your own skill development adventure, based on your personal challenges and the goals you set. It’s student centered!

Armed with an understanding of cause and effect, you’ll pay close attention to subtle cues offered by your body, your equipment and your surroundings in order to give yourself effective feedback on performance. It’s like having a personal coach right inside your head... but much less annoying.

Diagnostics

Assess skills by observing your skis interaction with the snow

Skiing Skill Assessment & MA - Movement Analysis

Skier Anatomy

Learn how your body moves to make your skis work how their meant to.

Open Chain Knee Flexion - Tip Down

Cue Corner

Connect your brain & body with cues for motor  skill development

Cue Corner - Discover New Skiing Movements

Drill Library

Develop ski technique with drills & training tactics for all levels

Ski Drills Library

Progressions

Set your sights high and follow a step by step pathway towards your goals

Ski Progressions - Setting Objectives

Community

Forums to ask questions, receive feedback & discuss strategy

Skiing Community Forums

Bonus

Access the complete Piste to Peak Ski Performance Instructional Video Series

P2P1 - Piste to Peak Volume 1 - Skiing Fundamentals
P2P2 - Piste to Peak Volume #2 - Spring Skiing... The Lost Art of Slushy Bumps, Icy Bumps & Everything in Between
P2P3 - Piste to Peak Volume 3 - Ski Carving

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Science Friction Club suitable for?


Anyone who wants to ski better. Whether it’s your first time on snow, or you’re an expert looking to level up  in challenging terrain or conditions, we can point you in the right direction. Through guided discovery, you’ll determine why your skis don’t always do what you want, and learn strategies to fast track your skill development, whatever stage you’re at.


Ski Improvement Progressions

Can’t I just learn all this stuff from Youtube?


There are plenty of inspirational skiing clips and quick technique tutorials on the internet, but generic ski tips produced for mass consumption are typically incomplete (We know, we’ve uploaded plenty of them ourselves). Drills and exercises won’t do much for your skiing until they’re put in the right context for you as an individual. In fact, practising moves designed for someone else will often make things worse.


We’ve created an interactive diagnostics tool for troubleshooting problem areas, so you can select development tactics tailored specifically to your needs. You’ll develop an understanding of cause and effect and seek cues that let you know when you’ve got it right.


We’ve also got a thriving community where you can get direct feedback from top level ski pros.


Is a membership worth paying for?


Some resorts charge $1,000 per day for a private lesson, potentially with an entry level instructor... and then there’s the tip!


When you join the Science Friction Club, you’ll pay a fraction of that for a whole year of world class coaching. We’re an inclusive community where you can learn at your own pace, and you won’t even have to buy us expensive beer at apres:)


What if I want to Cancel?


No problem, if you just want to take a break you can pause your membership or cancel anytime from within your SkierLab account. Zero hassle.

Meet the Coach

Tobin Leopkey - Head Ski Coach - CSIA Level 4

Skier Lab founder, Tobin Leopkey grew up skiing the steep and deep tree lines of Vancouver Island, Canada. He took his first ski instructor certification in 1992 at the age of 16. Now slightly creakier in his 40's he is still passionate about teaching people to slide down snowy hills. Tobin is a Course Conductor and Level 4 Instructor with the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance as well as a former member of the CSIA High Performance Team. Having taught on 5 continents and many mountains along the way, Tobin is currently owner and head coach of Section 8 Snow Sports, running ski instructor courses, mountain leadership programs and all mountain ski improvement camps around the world.

What are people saying?

Peter Berry

-United Kingdom-

I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how impressed I am with your "Piste to Peak" DVDs.  As a lowly CSIA level 1 ski instructor, I suppose you could say I'm a "ski technique geek" and have an impressive collection of books, DVDs etc on the finer points of ski technique.  Your DVDs pretty much blow everything else I've got out of the water. Keep up the good work.

I am currently a full time ski instructor at Sunshine Village and I am training for my CSIA level 4. I was really impressed with the videos! The skiing is fantastic and Tobin is able to take a lot of technical information and present it in a fun and simple way. I would highly recommend these videos to any skier who wants to improve and understand skiing. It is also a great resource for instructors at all levels. Thanks Section 8!

Chris D'Silva

-Banff Canada-

Daniel Lee

-California USA-

Just wanted to thank you for your great Piste to Peak videos. I've been a recreational skier for quite a long time and your videos combined with a couple of short private lessons have radically improved my skiing this season. Your videos provided me with the theoretical knowledge which made my private lesson time many multiples more effective. I have your videos on my iPad and watch them whenever I feel like short refresher or just to watch you ski.

Can’t join you guys in person this year, but I’d definitely like to try and join in on one of your ski camps next season!

Thanks again for the great videos and virtual lessons! Cheers?

We have just watched the videos. They're absolutely excellent. Your presentation is fantastic and makes it all really simple and understandable. I am unashamedly going to be stealing some of your ideas.

Now it's up and running I'm going to be pushing my friends into signing up.

Adrian & Cath

-United Kingdom-

Sandy Murray

-Vancouver Canada-

Just wanted to let you know that I am finding your videos very helpful. Not only do they remind me of the important concepts covered in the sessions I took with you, but also remind me of the terminology used in the CSIA program.
Physics is not my thing so I appreciate your very clear explanations, on snow and off snow. Great analogies! (E.g., soccer goalie stance, running down the stairs . . .) And lots of humour interspersed 🙂 I also like the accompanying music a lot.

I know I'll continue watching these videos repeatedly as I prepare for Level 3. I especially like the troubleshooting video. Those demos of the various and typical problems were really well done. I appreciate seeing that there are many ways to approach those issues. I'll be sure to recommend your videos to my fellow instructors!
Hope that our paths cross again!

One of the best ski videos I have ever seen. It was certainly the best ski "instruction" video. It's serious and theoretical but funny too. I especially think the trouble-shooting section is very helpful for many people.

Takeshi Otsuka

-California USA-

Balazs Konya

-Hungary-

Ski Students

I would like to thank you for the Piste to Peak videos, which helped me become a much better skier in only 1-2 seasons, after being stuck on the same level for a decade. 

If I should name only one thing, that is the most important one, that would be the fore aft balance. I followed your advice and this alone did miracles, as I noticed the skis do what I was intending with nearly no effort. The exercise with the two wood planks on top of each other is a great one and I really used this exercise a lot and recommend to everybody. This simple drill, which I did several for weeks at home before the ski holiday boosted my movement patterns enormously. I could maintain a lot better fore-aft balance in more difficult situations and was able to make smaller and then gradually bigger jumps without getting out of balance.

I ski now with a lot less effort than before, and am able to adapt to unforeseen situations much quicker.

We watch a lot your P2P videos with my children, and only by watching the correct movement of skiing we get better. "Try to do as Tobin does” is an often used sentence in my family when speaking about skiing.  

14-Day Guarantee

100% Money Back Guarantee

If you don't get more value from SkierLab then your last ski lesson, get a full refund anytime within 14 days of your initial subscription. If you have any issues, just get in touch and we'll either help you out until you get the results you need or give you a swift refund.

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