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The document provides information on ski gear including types of skis, boots, poles, and other equipment. It recommends ski and pole sizes based on a person's height. Basic skiing techniques are outlined in six steps. The document also describes different types of skiing including freestyle, alpine racing, and cross country skiing, suggesting options based on a person's interests and abilities.
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- 1. 02/03/2014 1
- 2. Type of Skis • • • • All Mountain Powder Twin Tip Race Race Skis 02/03/2014 2
- 3. Type of Ski Boots Front Entry Boots • Rear Entry • Mid Entry • Front Entry 02/03/2014 3
- 4. Other Gear Ski Poles Helmet Goggles Waterproof Ski Pants 02/03/2014 4
- 5. Let’s Start ! Like clothing, the length of your skis and poles is relative* to your height. Find out what gear you should get by measuring yourself first. Skier’s Height (ft-in) Recommended Ski Size (cm) Recommended Pole Size (cm) 4’11” 170/175 120 5’1” 175/180 125 5’3” 180/185 130 5’5” 185/190 135 5’7” 195/200 140 5’9” 200 145 5’11” 205 150 6’1” 205/210 155 6’3” 210 160 6’5” 210 165 02/03/2014 *The ski size should be reduced if you are a new skier.5
- 6. How to Ski Skiing Step-by-Step 1. Stand Straight 2. Bend your knees 3. Lean Foward 4. To turn, apply pressure on your toes. 5. To stop, aim the front tip of your skis towards the middle. 02/03/2014 6
- 7. What Kind of Skier Are You? Do you consider yourself an acrobatic person? 02/03/2014 Become a Freestyler! 7
- 8. What Kind of Skier Are You? Unless you prefer having a rush of adrenaline? Fun fact: Olympic Skiers ski between 75-95 mph during a race. From my experience, skiing at those speeds feels incredible! Become an Alpine Racer! 02/03/2014 8
- 9. What Kind of Skier Are You? Or maybe, you would prefer to enjoy the mountain view? Become a Cross Country Skier! 02/03/2014 9
- 10. Conclusion You have now learned the basics of skiing and should be ready for a day at the mountain! 02/03/2014 Jonathan Pou 10
Editor's Notes
- There are many type of skis but these four are the main ones that are seen.The All Mountain skis are the most popular skis because they allow a person to have good skiing conditions no matter what is the snow condition and the type of the skier.The Powder skis are perfect for those who enjoy skiing in fresh powder. These skis can be useful if skiing during a snow storm, or in a zone that is not being plowed.The Twin Tip skis are for those who enjoy freestyle skiing. The twin tip gives the skis a perfect symmetry between either sides and allows a freestyler to land from a jump front-ward or back-ward with ease.The Race skis also known as alpine skis are harder, and longer than all mountain skis. They are also extremely sharp on the edges to be able to reduce friction as most as possible.
- Ski boots are classified as Rear, Mid, and Front entry because different ski practice require different needs. For example, a racer would need boots that are Front Entry because a Front entry ski boot is more flexible on the front part of the shoe where the knee will want to lean towards. In general today, skiers use Front entry boots because most people find them more convenient to use and they are also more confortable while providing performance. Rear entry boots used to be very popular in the past because they were easy to put on and confortable as well. However, they were considered too loose by racers who switched to Front Entry boots for a closer fit.Mid Entry boots are boots that tries to combine the advantages of the Front and Read Entry boots and they also used to be popular in the past. However today, they are rarely seen and can usually be found in rental shops for people that ask for them.
- Of course, this is a very shorten version of a ski lesson and a new skier is more than encouraged to seek the help of a Ski monitor at least for an hour to practice these steps.At the beginning, your legs will hurt but do not fear! The pain will slowly disappear as you get used to skiing.
- Freestyle skiing is a type of skiing that requires a lot of balance and dexterity to be able to execute acrobatic figures. Most of the figures involve snow made ramps, and metal rails that are also seen in skateboard competitions. This practice is one of the most popular choice for teenagers and young adults who have started skiing.
- Alpine racing also known as Downhill racing is a type of skiing where the objective of the skier is to go as fast as possible. The most difficult aspect of this practice comes as high speed where control is more and more difficult to keep as speed increases. In addition to the required control, a downhill racer must not fear the consequences of a fall. After all by going over 65 miles per hour, a single chute could be deadly as many accidents happen. However a skier that fears a fall will start to ski slower naturally. Perfectly controlling the skis, and to never fear are what is expected from a professional ski racer.
- This practice known as Cross Country skiing is known as the marathon version of a ski race. People that practice ski cross country rely on their muscular endurance, on their heart strength as well as on their breathing because when exercising at a high altitude, it become extremely important to be able to breathe correctly and to be able to function with a lower level of oxygen.