I have to go with Dave on this one. If you get out there, and it all comes back the way you used to do it - there is no law that says you have to conform. There is a lot of talk on here about skiing "properly," but what does that even mean? If you are having fun, and being safe, show me where it is wrong. :) The problem with getting a lesson the first time back is: They will try to get you to do it in a way that is totally different than what your body remembers. That is great if you want a new style, but don't feel bad about trying it again on your own. If you realize that it isn't like you remembered, you can always find a willing instructor.
Trencher is right on! They sound like a good place to start, but if you get aggressive, you might find they don't "snap" back. Either way, they will always be useful.
One other suggestion: If you aren't real active - you might want to get out and do some running, or something to build up your legs. The dry slope sounds like a great place to suffer for a few days! I'm not sure if they damage your skis, so you might want to rent for there. . .
The 'new technique' - compulsory?
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I was on a bus once with a man who was so drunk, that was all he could say as he punched the roof repeatedly. He just kept shouting "Bike".
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Started by Skimac in Ski Technique 18-Oct-2008 - 19 Replies
Dshenberger
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RossF
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Running is bad for your knees. Get on a cross trainer :wink:
Dshenberger
reply to 'The 'new technique' - compulsory?' posted Oct-2008
Haha! And skiing isn't? :P
Caron-a
reply to 'The 'new technique' - compulsory?' posted Oct-2008
I'm with Dave on this one too. my man learnt to ski as a child then started again after a 15 year gap. he had lessons and was flying down the mountain with grace, style and confidence within hours. The only criticism he gets from instructors is that his legs are too close together, looks good though!
Caron-a
reply to 'The 'new technique' - compulsory?' posted Oct-2008
RossF wrote:Running is bad for your knees. Get on a cross trainer :wink:
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RossF
reply to 'The 'new technique' - compulsory?' posted Oct-2008
thanks caron-a, or a bike!! :lol:
Tony_H
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caron-a wrote:
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I was on a bus once with a man who was so drunk, that was all he could say as he punched the roof repeatedly. He just kept shouting "Bike".
Odd.
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Dave Mac
reply to 'The 'new technique' - compulsory?' posted Oct-2008
RossF wrote:
Had over 20,000 miles logged, track, cross-country, fell running, marathons. No big injury issues.
Started skiing 40 years ago. One bad injury, (not counting the knock-outs, cuts, broken teeth), but recovered well from that.
What really damaged my knee was playing footy in the garden, when the lads were quite young. Dangerous game.
Running is bad for your knees. Get on a cross trainer
Had over 20,000 miles logged, track, cross-country, fell running, marathons. No big injury issues.
Started skiing 40 years ago. One bad injury, (not counting the knock-outs, cuts, broken teeth), but recovered well from that.
What really damaged my knee was playing footy in the garden, when the lads were quite young. Dangerous game.
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