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Do you lose skiing skill over time?

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:13:54 GMT

I have been skiing since I was around 2 years old. My father is the one who taught me even when I was too young to be in the ski schools. I have gone skiing every year since. However it has been about 3 years since I've skied. Last time I skied, it has been about 2 years since skiing. When I got back on skis around 3 years ago, I was wobbly for about an hour, then I was able to ride down double black diamonds again. Today, I am nervous that when I get back on my skis, I will have lost all that skill.

Re:Do you lose skiing skill over time?

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:07:43 GMT

You might be a little rusty for an hour but it soon comes back...

Sadly, what you're more likely to lose over time... unless you work at it... is fitness. :(

Re:Do you lose skiing skill over time?

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:07:37 GMT

Fitness aside I think is very easy to get a bit sloppy with technique over time (e.g. leaning into slope). Once you are a reasonable skier under most conditions it doesn't even show up so easily done.

Always have a few mornings with an instructor and always benefit from them.

Re:Do you lose skiing skill over time?

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:38:34 GMT

Your fitness is likely to be the biggest variable. Also, flexibility is important and gets worse when you approach middle age. Especially if you sit behind a desk all day.