When you only have one handrail in your hometown...
Supported by Fisherman's Friend.
When you're literally ready to roll but the snow just won't fall.
Can Bernie jump through a hula hoop? Can Ilkka slide around a trampoline? Find out the answers to these and many other thrilling questions from this video!
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What if you took your Powder skis to the wakeboard park?
A paid collab with Valio Akatemia.
Juho has been battling with knee issues for years. And he's not the only one. ACL injuries are far too common in skiing. Sometimes making a successful recovery might be taken for granted. And other times you don't even realize who didn't make it back. But what really goes on through the journey?
This video is an in-depth look into Juho's battles. A lot of things are still uncertain but one thing is for sure: Juho is not giving up easily - the story ain't over yet!
A paid collab with Valio.
A weekend at Havumäki Ranch - the villa of your dreams.
A paid collab with Valio.
Among many other things coronavirus is changing the way we exercise. The situation calls for a new perspective and creative ideas. We want to encourage everyone to find their own way of exercising safely in these times. How do you stay active this spring?
Juho Kilkki converted an old VW Transporter into his dream vehicle. With skis, shovels, a drop in ramp and a winch inside it is the perfect tool for street skiing. Tune in as Juho shares all the delicious details and sheds some light on questions asked by many viewers throughout the years: How bad is urban and summer skiing for your ski bases? How do you get speed in the streets? And is it true that there's a DIY portable miniramp in the van in the summer?
A paid collaboration with Valtra.
Last winter the folks at Valtra asked us to join them in celebrating the launch of their new G series tractors. They were curious if we could do some tricks with, over and off the tractors. They pretty much said we could do whatever we want.
We said yes.
A paid collab with Valio Akatemia. New season is about to start soon. This is how ended the last one.
A paid collab with Valio Akatemia.
At its simplest, and at its best, skiing is having fun with friends. Any hobby or passion becomes infinitely beautiful when it grows to be so valuable that the words easy and difficult lose their meaning. That's when you no longer make decisions based on the path of least resistance. That's when it doesn't matter how many times you fall or fail. That's when you learn new skills, exceed expectations and create something new.
This fall we took part in choosing some of the Valio Akatemia stipendiaries for the year 2021. It was inspiring to see how much excitement, motivation and vision was present in the applications. The new stipendiaries will be published in early 2021.
A paid collaboration with Mountain Dew.
After releasing "Real Skifi Episode 17" in 2017 we put the original format on a break. Since then we've produced more than a dozen videos with varying concepts and names. Now, three years later we decided it's time to bring back the old and well-rested format. Here is "Episode 18" - four and a half minutes of pure Real Skifi street skiing action.
A paid collab with Valio Akatemia.
We traveled not far from home but far from the usual. After touring in the dark woods and skiing powder at night, we slept in a small hut in -10°C. The next morning, we woke up to a beautiful view and skied till sunset. This was a trip to remember.
A paid collaboration with Valio Akatemia.
Take off comes before landing. Or does it? What if the outrun is actually the inrun? Real Skifi Tenet is a skiing fiction piece inspired by Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
All the illusions in this video were achieved by acting and simply reversing and/or altering the speed of the footage. No VFX needed. The question is: which clips are reversed, and which are not? Which ones go back and forth, and which don't? After all, time is in the eye of the beholder.
The idea for this video had been in our minds for a while already, and finally we got together to brainstorm and make it happen. In this project, we had to use our creativity differently from what we’re used to. This time, the challenge was to get the acting and timing right instead of landing a hard trick. We hope you enjoy!
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A paid collab with Valio Academy.
Street skiing is a niche sport. But it can still be versatile, colorful and full of nuances. It's a sport and an art that you can make your own. That's why street skiing deserves to be portrayed in rich ways. You don't need to have tons of equipment and crazy spots to go out there. You don't need to be all serious and only do it at night. Grab your friends or even go by yourself and go do it your way. Just because we have a narrow image of something doesn't mean we should stick to it.
Each year Valio Academy program is sponsoring hundreds of children's and adolescents' sports and well-being. Anyone (in Finland) can apply for a scholarship - regardless of their sport or level. Deadline for next year's applications is August 15th. More information and instructions: valio.fi/akatemia.
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Valio Academy scholars for 2022 were published last week - this time 340 individuals or groups will receive a scholarship! We want to congratulate everyone who were selected and thank everyone who sent in their applications. Once again we had the pleasure and the honor of being a part of the selecting process. Valio Academy is a big supporter of sports and physical activity of children and adolescents in Finland. More info about the program: valio.fi/akatemia.
Last winter we revisited Havumäki Ranch. This time we got to experience it in dream like conditions. We had so much snow that our smiles were almost as wide as our skis.
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A paid collab with Valio Academy.
Real Skifi Episode 1 was released 11 years ago, which is crazy! If someone had told us back then what the future would hold, we wouldn’t have believed them. But here we are, once again one video older.
It’s also already our fifth year as Valio Academy ambassadors. This collaboration has been a dream come true as we’re able to support kids and youth in sports they love.
We present you, Real Skifi Episode 19. Best served ice-cold, on a big screen, and together with your loved ones.
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In 1687 physicist Isaac Newton published a book called “Principia”, which set the foundations for classical mechanics: Newton’s laws of motion. Below is a somewhat free translation of the laws:
(I) If you forget to set your spin/flip on the take off, it’s quite hard to do so midair
(III) But if you happen to have a pair of dumbbells with you in the air and you throw them, the dumbbells will also throw you
(II) The bigger the dumbbells, the more you spin/flip
However some rules could not be found from Newton’s Principia. Rules that would hundreds of years later dictate how Valio Academy scholarships work. Here’s the three perhaps most important ones:
(1) You may only get a scholarship if you apply for one.
(2) Don’t waste your time. The deadline for next year’s applications is August 14th 2022.
(3) More information: valio.fi/akatemia
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Isaac Newton, one of the greatest physicists ever, once said that “no great discovery was ever made without a bold guess”.
A few centuries later Juho Kilkki said that “I doubt any great discoveries were made here but dropping in on any of these tricks sure felt like the boldest of guesses”.
The 2023 Valio Academy scholars have now been released - this time it’s a total of 319 scholarships! Huge congrats to everyone selected and a warm thank you to everyone who sent in their applications. (More than 2000 applications were received this year!) This was the fifth time we got to be a small part of the selecting process. Valio Academy is a big supporter of sports and physical activity of children and adolescents in Finland. More info about the program: valio.fi/akatemia.
A paid collaboration with Valio Academy.
Time is a curious thing. Time is slow when you wait and fast when you’re late. Time has the power to make you grow up. Time will heal. Time will tell. Time appears to be a constant but it's not. Time is different to every observer. Time is subjective. Time is relative.
Now (whatever it means) it’s time to enjoy the holidays. We say pick your favorite seasonal physical activity, go out there and make time fly.
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Practice will get you far – but a phone call can get you anywhere. “The Roof” aims to be a transparent glimpse of us working together to get the shot on one of the most epic spots we’ve ever embarked on.
A paid collaboration with Valio Academy.
We always loved this concept by Slvsh, where the audience picks the tricks. This is our tribute to the legendary series, as Juho takes on Talma's park for the first time in his life. Huge thanks to everyone who sent in their trick suggestions! 🙏
Every year Valio Academy grants hundreds of scholarships to support kids and youth in Finland in sports they love. The time to apply for the 2024 scholarships is now! Send your applications by August 13th at valio.fi/akatemia
Pro tip for those applying: It doesn’t matter what your sport is, as long as you do what you love. Show this in your application, and chances are you’ll get selected!
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The nerdiest ski video of the year 🤓
Unlock the secrets behind "Relativity".
A paid collaboration with Valio Academy.
Transitions are the unseen heroes of filmmaking. They humbly take us from one shot to another, but rarely receive any praise. This time, let’s not take them for granted. Let’s give them their spot in the limelight.
The 2024 Valio Academy stipend recipients have now been selected and published. A total of 300 stipends were awarded. Big congratulations to those selected and above all thanks to all those who applied for a stipend! More information about the program and a list of new stipendiaries: valio.fi/akatemia.
#realskifi #valioakatemia #weareskiing #dilling
A paid collaboration with Valio Academy.
We’re proud to introduce Episode 20 – the latest edition in our most popular series. The video continues the tried-and-tested formula: action-packed urban skiing with a creative twist.
Skiing has been our passion for over 20 years already. We hope this video inspires you to spend your well-earned holidays following your passions and doing the sports you love.
Mad Professors of Skiing is a full length documentary film about Real Skifi. We made this film first and foremost for ourselves and loved ones. In the age of fast clips and algorithms we wanted to create a meaningful memory that could last for decades. The goal was not to convince the world how cool of a phenomenon Real Skifi is. Instead we tried to capture genuine feelings and memories focusing on what this journey has felt like and meant for us.
We started working on Mad Professors of Skiing in the spring of 2020 and we premiered it locally in December 2022. And now, in February 2024, it’s time to release it for you.
Biggest thanks to everyone who has accompanied, supported or watched us throughout the years. We couldn’t have done this without you. We’re beyond thankful for all we’ve had.
“What on earth would I be if I weren’t a skier anymore?”
In recent years Ilkka has gone through an injury cycle that forced him to take distance from the sport he loves.
“The worst thing is when something you love gets taken away from you. Without any notice. When you weren’t finished yet.”
Many documented comeback stories simply repeat the idea of getting back quick and strong. In contrast to that, Painful Passion is an honest and personal narrative about navigating through challenges and finding new perspectives.
