You Can Ski Like a Skater |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 17
Page 17
... flat . A frequent problem at ski areas is that , no matter how gentle or flat the terrain may appear , the beginner may still slide and slip around , especially if the snow is icy , or wet and slippery . So slide the palms of your hands ...
... flat . A frequent problem at ski areas is that , no matter how gentle or flat the terrain may appear , the beginner may still slide and slip around , especially if the snow is icy , or wet and slippery . So slide the palms of your hands ...
Page 51
... flat or on a shallow hill where the beginning skier takes his first lessons . This is where a patient , understanding instructor is worth his pay , both by explain- ing these facts and helping overcome these potential frustrations ...
... flat or on a shallow hill where the beginning skier takes his first lessons . This is where a patient , understanding instructor is worth his pay , both by explain- ing these facts and helping overcome these potential frustrations ...
Page 103
... flat ground . Weight should be centered evenly on both feet . Plant your pole far enough to your left side that you can support most of your weight on your left pole and right ski . Lift the left ( unweighted ) ski parallel to the ...
... flat ground . Weight should be centered evenly on both feet . Plant your pole far enough to your left side that you can support most of your weight on your left pole and right ski . Lift the left ( unweighted ) ski parallel to the ...
Common terms and phrases
advanced skier balance big toe boots braking wedge bump check your speed complete the turn cross the fall direction downhill foot downhill ski downweighting driving the weight driving your weight edge change exercise fall line feet flat foot steering icy terrain Illustration initiate the turn inside ski keep your weight knee steering left ski maneuver MOGUL SKIING moguls PARALLEL TURNS Plant the pole plant your pole pole downhill pole plant pole tips pole-gate poles for support preturn check reverse-stem action right ski rise rope rope tow rotate shift your weight side side-slip sink skate ski area ski tails ski tips skier starts skills skis parallel skis to turn slalom slide snow conditions stability steeper steering action steering and edging stem christie stem turn stemmed ski straight run swivel toeing-out traverse turn initiation unweighted uphill christie uphill edges uphill ski weight centered weight forward weighted ski