On this episode, I sit down once again with Tom Gellie of Big Picture Skiing. Tom is a world-renowned ski coach and physical therapist who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and practical experience to skiing. We last connected back in Episode 25, and this time we pick up the conversation to go even deeper into boot fit, alignment, and their direct impact on ski performance and injury prevention.
The focus of this episode is on bridging the gap between biomechanics, alignment, and real-world skiing performance. Tom shares what he’s learned over the years about common mistakes skiers make, how small alignment tweaks can lead to huge breakthroughs, and the role of both structural and functional differences in how people ski.
We talk about: ✅ The evolution of Tom’s philosophies on ski performance ✅ How boot fit and alignment directly affect injury risk and skiing efficiency ✅ Mistakes skiers often make with boot fitting and how to avoid them ✅ The difference between structural vs. functional alignment in skiing ✅ Practical advice for skiers who want to improve technique and longevity
If you’ve been following the bootfit series, this episode with Tom ties together both the technical and human side of alignment—making it one of the most insightful conversations yet.
📌 Links & Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Tom → Big Picture Skiing: https://bigpictureskiing.com/
Join the Legaski Club (it’s free) and access resources to transform your skiing → https://legaskiclub.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/legaski-club-free
Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/
Book a call with me → https://www.meettheskipt.com/
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