some skiing tips for a real beginner?
iride asked:
i need some tips on skiing cuz iv never been and my family is going in january sumtime so if you could give me some tips or a wesite that would be cool.
Jordan
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i need some tips on skiing cuz iv never been and my family is going in january sumtime so if you could give me some tips or a wesite that would be cool.
Jordan
December 31st, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Nathaniel
The best advise to give you is to take a beginner group lesson. That’s what I did the first time I skied. Then you can get tips to improve. Having that lesson made skiing fun for me.
January 1st, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Avery
The best advise would be to get some lessons the first day you are there, good luck and have fun.
January 1st, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Ayden
Ski Tips
Gravity – This takes you from the top of the mountain to the bottom in the most direct route. This isn’t always the safest or most desirable route so being able to steer and stop are key!!
Balance – snow is slippery! Trying to balance whilst sliding down a mountain isn’t easy! You need a stance that is comfortable but stable on the move.
Dress Code – Stay warm! It is best to check the weather forecast every morning before you get dressed to make sure you keep warm and can see!
Sunglasses for the sun, goggles for the shade/cloud!
Don’t wear a cotton under layer or you’ll get cold! Have a thermal layer next to your skin.
Use layers of clothes, not big jumpers – it keeps you much warmer!
Only wear one pair of socks – more will actually make your feet colder!
Make sure your outside layer is waterproof – especially your bottom half!
Make sure you have lots of pocket space! You can take off layers when you get hot and carry extra ones in case the temperature drops…
Protect your skin – from the sun, wind and cold! Snow reflects the suns rays which is great for tanning but you don’t feel its power so pack plenty of sun cream! Some sun cream also coats your skin in a protective layer which stops wind and cold burn too…
Run/trail colour coding – All pistes are given a colour code which reflects their difficulty! Green slopes are the easiest, then blue, red and blacks are the most difficult. Ski with care and don’t dive in the deep end first thing in the morning or late afternoon!
January 2nd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Ayden
You really do need to take a lesson before you ski, which most places provide. A few tips though:
1. If you can skate well, this will give you a huge advantage compared to a non-skater. Some of the things you need to know will come more naturally.
2. To slow down, point the front of your skis inwards.
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:11 am
Justin
Lessons really are imperitive. They may be annoying but once you get through them you will be thankful. You will learn the basic “pizza” and “french fry” concept – that is pointing your skis inward to slow yourself down and straightening them to speed up.
Staying warm is always a must because if any part of you is cold it makes it really unenjoyable. Get some nice gloves and some insulated layers. Just dont bulk youself up too much because that could get a little annoying too lol.
Just be smart about it – its the stubborn people who dont learn…be patient and be open minded and you will learn fast
January 6th, 2011 at 3:03 am
Hannah
In the addition to the above ask someone to help you get on the ski lift for the first time and show you how to do it safely and properly. Once you do it a couple of times it is a piece of cake!
January 7th, 2011 at 4:35 am
Alyssa
keep your wait forward and always on the front of your boots, it may seem scary at first but it gives you more control over your skis so in the end you end up safer. Don’t listen to any one who tells you to lean back!!!!
January 8th, 2011 at 5:07 am
David
Stay warm – It’s just nearly impossible to have fun if you’re physicaly uncomfortable! Long underwear, good water-resistant gloves, warm socks, and water-resistant ski pants are important elements.
Take a group lesson if you can afford it. You can learn from others, plus it’s nice to know you’re not the only one who’s a beginner! Don’t be too afraid to fall a little – it’s only snow! If you can rollerskate or rollerblade you’ll find skiing to be similar.
As far as leaning backwards and forwards – this actually depends on snow conditions. In fluffy snow you want to lean back more so you don’t accidentally bury your tips in powder. In all likelihood, you’ll be on a “groomed” slope to start, though, so you should just try to stand normally.