How it works - Powder skiing

Want to feel confident in powder?

Go from fighting every turn to flowing through deeper snow.

What’s holding you back?

  • Powder puts you in the backseat

    Why it happens:
    When the snow feels unpredictable, leaning back feels safer, even though it makes your skis harder to steer.

  • You’re forcing the turns

    Why it happens:
    You use the same movements that work on groomers — and push harder when they don’t.

  • You tense up in steeper terrain

    Why it happens:
    As the slope and snow vary, your body goes defensive.

What you’ll learn

What you’ll learn

Carv measures exactly how you move on your skis. No guessing, just objective clarity.
  • Stay centred in soft snow

    Stay centred in soft snow

    Learn how to let your skis rise naturally below you, instead of fighting for balance.

  • Reset between turns

    Reset between turns

    Stop forcing the next turn and let the skis reset between movements.

  • Control your turns

    Control your turns

    In soft snow, speed and control come from patience, not aggression.

  • Adapt to changing conditions

    Adapt to changing conditions

    As conditions change, stay calm and let your legs do the work, keeping consistency.

How Carv helps

  • Step 1

    Ski normally

    Carv clips on in seconds and tracks how your skis move in deep snow, without you thinking about it.

  • Step 2

    Get personalized coaching

    If you drop into the backseat or rush your turn, Carv tells you - in real time - what to adjust on the very next run.

  • Step 3

    Feel the difference

    Every improvement unlocks more confidence and fun. Celebrate your best runs and track your progress.

Progress you can see, and feel...

Real results...

Progress you can see,
and feel...

CARV 2023 skier survey (1698 skiers)
  • 0%

    Improved their skiing
  • 0%

    Felt more motivated
  • 0%

    Understood their technique better

FAQ

Ski:IQ™ is a measurement created by Carv to provide an objective score of your ski technique.

It is based on how you ski in each terrain, and how your ski movement patterns compare to perfect technique.

A beginner skier will score 70, an intermediate 100-120, advanced 120-140 an expert scoring 140-160.

Carv tracks your Ski:IQ™ over time so you know when you're improving.

Definitely. Many of Carv’s most active members are expert or instructor-level skiers. Experts use it to refine those fine details that make great skiing feel effortless.

Carv’s pathways are built with Olympians and pro-athletes so they are sensitive to measuring nuances in high-performance carving, as well as helping you build terrain versatility and consistency.

You’ll get data-driven feedback and coaching cues that reveal the small changes separating smooth from exceptional. Even seasoned instructors find Carv allows them to change things they couldn't spot themselves.

Give it a go! We're confident you'll find a new level to your skiing, which is why we have a 100-day returns policy.

Yes! Carv automatically detects the snow you’re skiing on — from groomers to bumps to powder.

You can ski anywhere and Carv will adapt your coaching to match the terrain, with dedicated coaching pathways for Parallel, Carving, Moguls, Short Turns, and Powder.

Wherever you ski, you’ll always have a clear next step to keep progressing.

No. Carv is built for every skier, not just experts. If you can ski around the resort by yourself and ride chairlifts without help, Carv is appropriate.

When you start, Carv automatically places you on a personalised skill pathway that matches your current ability, from early parallels to high-performance carving. Each pathway breaks skiing down into clear, achievable steps, with real-time coaching to help you master each skill before moving to the next.

As you improve, Carv adapts, unlocking new skills and feedback so you always know what to focus on next.

PS. If you are a complete beginner and have never skied before, we suggest you take a few lessons to become self-sufficient on the mountain. You'll need an in-person lesson to teach you the fundamentals of skiing.

Carv tracks every turn through ultra-precise motion sensors in your ski boots. The app analyses your technique in real time and gives you audio feedback as you ski — like having a world-class coach in your ear.

After each run, you’ll see your Ski:IQ — a measure of your overall performance — along with detailed insights in your skill pathway, which shows you how to improve specific skills and take your skiing to the next level.

Loved by every level of skier

  • “One of the best investments to improve my skiing I ever made.”

    Randy Babcock

    National Ski Patroller

  • “I got accurate feedback. The same type of coaching my coach would give. I was blown away.”

    Jeremy Bloom

    3x World Champion, 2X Olympian

  • “It did exactly what it said it would do. It has the potential of really educating people on what great skiing is.”

    Jonathan Ballou

    PSIA Alpine Examiner

  • “I could see my skiing improving in only a few hours.”

    Natalya Paul

    Stuff Magazine

  • “Carv shows the truth about how I stand and move vs how I think I move on skis.”

    Michael Rogan

    Head Coach, Pro Ski Instructors of America Demo Team

  • “It was the best purchase I have made in a long time.”

    Jonathon Parton

    Carv customer

  • “Best trainer ever. I learnt more in 1 hour than in one week with a real person. Can't wait for next winter.”

    Christian Müller

    Carv customer

  • “People with me commented on how much better I was skiing”

    Paula C

    Carv customer

  • “Carv was exactly what I was waiting for - instant feedback on my ski technique, and now I really understand the sensation of carving and how to improve.”

    Ruth Louise

    Verified Carv user

  • “Carv brings a new perspective to skiing. The pressure sensors allow you to see exactly what's going on. It really works!”

    Filip Filisar

    Olympian, Ski Cross World Champion

  • “I highly recommend CARV to anyone who wants to improve their skiing technique whilst hurtling down a snowy mountain every year.”

    Patricia Montgomery

    Carv customer

  • “A great and unique tool for any reasonably serious skier.”

    Richard Salzedo

    Carv customer

  • “It's something that not only can help the best racers in the world improve their time by the 1/100th of a second that matter but it can help a whole range of people ski better.”

    Alex Hoye

    Founder, Faction Skis

  • “It visualised a lot of things that you cannot see in the video. It's definitely next level!”

    Luka Krajnc

    Head coach, Slovenian Ski Cross Team

  • “The whole concept of CARV is mind blowing. Amazing!!”

    John McQuaid

    Carv customer

  • “When I tested Carv, it was constantly analysing my form and reminded me to correct some of my old habits that had resurfaced!”

    Dominic Haffner

    Co-Founder, Unique Skis

  • “It’s not just what you can see, film, or even how the athlete feels. With Carv you actually know what’s happening.”

    Jernej Koblar

    3 Time Olympian, Alpine Skier

  • “Fantastic bit of kit - especially for intermediate skiers”

    Christopher Kenny

    Carv customer

  • “I found it useful for pinpointing weaknesses and easily and instantly know I was improving.”

    Xaghra R

    Carv customer

  • “A great way for skiers of any level to improve their technique”

    John

    Carv customer

  • “Instead of not understanding where the problems are coming from, it will be instant.”

    Denis O’Brien

    FFS National Ski Instructors Premier Degree France