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These are really important, and far too many skiers behave like they have never seen them before. Particularly rules 4, 5 and 6.
Yeah i forgot about that. Can happen if you go AoverT a lot ;)
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Started by 82ross in Beginning Skiing 22-Jan-2009 - 93 Replies
Smirnoff_skier
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Tony_H
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Zwee wrote:A bit boring I know but if you're not told these you wont know :)!
Rules of the Road/Slope.
1. Respect for other skiers
You are responsible for your own safety and that of other skiers and snow boarders. Be aware of people around you and take necessary action to avoid skiing dangerously or causing a hazard to yourself or others.
2. Control of speed and manner of skiing
Control your direction and speed of travel, taking account of the terrain, snow, weather and traffic conditions.
3. Choice of path
Select an appropriate path. If you are skiing behind someone it’s your responsibility to ski around them without causing any danger to them.
4. Overtaking
You can over-take from either left or right but you must leave enough distance between yourself and other skiers to allow them to manoeuvre properly.
5. Joining and starting
Before starting off or pulling out you must look up and down the slope and choose an appropriate moment to execute your manoeuvre, so as not to endanger yourself or other skiers.
6. Stopping
Avoid stopping at blind corners or narrow or enclosed places unless you have to i.e. you’re injured. In the case of an injury you must vacate the spot as soon as practicable, to avoid further danger (to yourself or others). You should always stop at the side of the slope.
7. Ascending and descending
You must always use the side of the slope to walk up or down, whether wearing skis or not.
8. Observing the signs
Pay attention to and follow the signs, markings and notices on the slope.
9. Offering assistance
You are obliged by law to offer help and assistance in the event of any accident.
10. Duty to identify yourself
You are also obliged by law to give your personal details in the event of an accident, whether you caused it, witnessed it or assisted at it.
These are from an Austrian Ski area so the legal bits may not be true everywhere but I would suggest you are morally obliged to 9 & 10.
These are really important, and far too many skiers behave like they have never seen them before. Particularly rules 4, 5 and 6.
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Tino_11
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I have a real problem with number 8.
I never seem to be out of the bar!?!?!?
I never seem to be out of the bar!?!?!?
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Mich123
reply to 'Random Tips for Beginners' posted Jan-2009
I'm still just a beginner myself but something that I found very useful was to have some Dextrose tablets in my pocket. They don't melt & can give you a quick pick me up if you suddenly find you need an energy boost :)
Lynn_D
reply to 'Random Tips for Beginners' posted Jan-2009
I find that cereal bars are a good bet too. Something like Alpen bars seem to survive best. :D
My OH is diabetic so we usually end up with half of Sainsbury's in the suitcase when we go away, just in case. :(
My OH is diabetic so we usually end up with half of Sainsbury's in the suitcase when we go away, just in case. :(
Lynn_D
reply to 'Random Tips for Beginners' posted Jan-2009
One other thing that caught me out last year, was trying to put my skis back on after a fall and not realising that my bindings were still closed (not sure of the correct term...???)
So, if you can't get your skis back on, this could very well be the reason :D
So, if you can't get your skis back on, this could very well be the reason :D
82ross
reply to 'Random Tips for Beginners' posted Jan-2009
Lynn_D wrote:One other thing that caught me out last year, was trying to put my skis back on after a fall and not realising that my bindings were still closed (not sure of the correct term...???)
So, if you can't get your skis back on, this could very well be the reason :D
Yeah i forgot about that. Can happen if you go AoverT a lot ;)
Catford
reply to 'Random Tips for Beginners' posted Jan-2009
Please please make sure if going to EU you get the European Health Insurance Card, can apply on line and comes through v quickly.
Take sun block if your nose goes red like mine.
Take sun block if your nose goes red like mine.
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