PSIA-AASI Welcomes Insta360 as New Official Supplier

PSIA-AASI has partnered with Insta360 to provide a valuable new teaching tool for in-depth movement analysis and a more enriching experience for both students and instructors.

Insta360’s cameras go beyond capturing fun moments; they’re powerful tools for teaching. Traditional point-and-shoot action cameras require instructors to focus on framing the rider, which can distract from the lesson and even pose a safety risk. With Insta360’s groundbreaking 360º camera technology, instructors focus on the lesson at hand and get incredible content from the slopes.

“Insta360 helps build relationships with clients,” said PSIA-AASI National Team member Matt Larson. “Ultimately, the guests seeking coaching are looking for someone they trust and relate to. Insta360 offers a powerful way to communicate observations and make memories.”

With its 8K 360º video capabilities, the Insta360 X4 records high-quality footage from all angles, ideal for reviewing and analyzing techniques. Instructors can then easily pinpoint areas for improvement – whether it’s a skier’s posture or a snowboarder’s edge change – and share actionable insights with students.

“We’re thrilled to be teaming up with PSIA-AASI, the world’s largest snowsports teaching organization. We look forward to integrating our industry-leading action cameras into lessons, helping instructors capture informative and engaging content. Ultimately, this will allow instructors to better engage students, boosting their brand and driving business,” said Max Richter, Vice President of Marketing at Insta360.

This partnership will offer instructors invaluable tools to teach, connect with students, and grow their businesses with innovative features such as:

• Insta360’s Invisible Selfie Stick effect and Me Mode that ensure the rider’s full body stays in frame with a unique third-person perspective. This perspective provides clear footage of a rider’s technique, which can then be used for feedback.
• 4K 100fps slow motion capabilities that help to break down key movements and analyze them in detail. Instructors can show students exactly what they’re doing right – and where they need to improve, adding a personal touch to the experience and making it easier for students to understand and apply feedback.
• Filming from every angle also means instructors can focus fully on the lesson, not on adjusting the shot. With its shoot-first, frame-later approach, the pocket-sized Insta360 X4 captures those “golden moments” without needing an expensive multi-camera setup or an extra pair of hands.

“It’s so nice how the camera fits in your pocket, and if it’s necessary to take the camera off the invisible selfie stick, it’s easy to screw it back together,” Larson added.

Offering a deeper, visual way to provide feedback and share progress goes beyond teaching – it also helps bring students into the community. Allowing students to recognize themselves as skiers or snowboarders builds confidence and helps them truly embrace the sport. For instructors, this means building stronger, long-term connections with students and the chance to create engaging content students can feel proud of, no matter their level or ability.

“The Insta360 camera is a clear tool for building clientele and helping them identify as a ‘snowboarder’ or ‘skier’ because they can see themselves,” Larson said. “It’s not just about going snowboarding. We want to bring them into the community and be a snowboarder.”

See how you can add this exciting new teaching tool to your lesson plan – at member-specific pricing – when you log in to the Pro Offers page.