Hey everyone,
I'm moving out to live in Switzerland for a job in 3 weeks and want to make the most of the skiing...for what will be my first time!
Just been reading through some of these topics - all really helpful, but wondered if there was any advice for a very new, but hopefully soon to be regular skier!
Much appreciated
V :)
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Started by Vic84 in Ski Hardware 13-Feb-2007 - 1 Reply
Vic84 posted Feb-2007
Pavelski
reply to 'New skier advice?' posted Feb-2007
Vic the new,
I hope your new job provides you with much pleasure!
Skiing is a wonderful activity which rewards those that take the time to learn the basics. Above all just enjoy yourself! Read a lot about skiing, listen to more "mature" skiers and above all do not wander into more "expert" runs!
Everyone will tell you all sorts of "shortcuts" to get better. There are none!
There are however some errors that all or at least 90% of skiers do that you can avoid right now!
1. Never look at your skis while skiing. Do you look at your feet while walking? Yet your brain knows where your feet are and where they will go! You must train your brain to input sensory information about your skis,via your feet rather that eyes. Never but never look at skis. If you do then you will not see that tree, that rock or that handsome skier you are just about to hit.
2. Never but never rotate your body to start ski turn. 90% of all skiers start their turns with shoulder /torso turn. Very very bad! Think and focus on your big toes. That is where the turn begins. By pressing forward and inward on the turn.
3. Never but never lean back or sit back. If after a day of skiing you have sore thighs,,,,,you were sitting back! Most skiers as they turn, pick up some speed then they lean back,,,thinking they will slow down skis! No way, the skis will go even faster since you are putting pressure on the tails of your skis. Like a banana the skis will slip faster and you will panic!
4. Watch competent skiers on how they carry their skis, put on skis and hold poles. It is so easy when done correctly!
5. Take the time to learn NOT from everyone but from competent instructor. If you are going for some time, pick a resort and just watch some instructors teach. Ask around for the best or most patient then go only to her /him for all classes.
6. Every time you go skiing focus on one thing to practice for at least 1 hour. Really practice one hour! Then have fun, enjoy yourself. Yes there is fun in falling, in following better skiers , in feeling that speed.
In 2 months send us you progress!
Pavel
I hope your new job provides you with much pleasure!
Skiing is a wonderful activity which rewards those that take the time to learn the basics. Above all just enjoy yourself! Read a lot about skiing, listen to more "mature" skiers and above all do not wander into more "expert" runs!
Everyone will tell you all sorts of "shortcuts" to get better. There are none!
There are however some errors that all or at least 90% of skiers do that you can avoid right now!
1. Never look at your skis while skiing. Do you look at your feet while walking? Yet your brain knows where your feet are and where they will go! You must train your brain to input sensory information about your skis,via your feet rather that eyes. Never but never look at skis. If you do then you will not see that tree, that rock or that handsome skier you are just about to hit.
2. Never but never rotate your body to start ski turn. 90% of all skiers start their turns with shoulder /torso turn. Very very bad! Think and focus on your big toes. That is where the turn begins. By pressing forward and inward on the turn.
3. Never but never lean back or sit back. If after a day of skiing you have sore thighs,,,,,you were sitting back! Most skiers as they turn, pick up some speed then they lean back,,,thinking they will slow down skis! No way, the skis will go even faster since you are putting pressure on the tails of your skis. Like a banana the skis will slip faster and you will panic!
4. Watch competent skiers on how they carry their skis, put on skis and hold poles. It is so easy when done correctly!
5. Take the time to learn NOT from everyone but from competent instructor. If you are going for some time, pick a resort and just watch some instructors teach. Ask around for the best or most patient then go only to her /him for all classes.
6. Every time you go skiing focus on one thing to practice for at least 1 hour. Really practice one hour! Then have fun, enjoy yourself. Yes there is fun in falling, in following better skiers , in feeling that speed.
In 2 months send us you progress!
Pavel
Topic last updated on 14-February-2007 at 01:06