Skiing is a very interesting sport, and many people go skiing every year. There are also many beginners, as skiing is a sport that requires a high level of skill. So how do beginners learn to ski? Today, I’m going to share some skiing techniques with you! Remember to save this!
1、 Skiing Tips
Tip One: Choose equipment that suits you
Be sure to choose equipment that suits you, including ski clothing, ski boots, ski helmets, skis, and ski poles. This suitability refers to whether they are the right size for you, whether they are comfortable, whether they are flexible and controllable, and whether their functions can meet your needs.
Tip Two: Get used to the skis first
After putting on the skis, first put your hands through the pole straps and hold the straps in your hands. Hold the poles on both sides of your body and put them on the snow to help you balance. At the same time, move your feet back and forth on the skis to get used to them.
Tip Three: Practice skiing in a straight line
The first move that beginner skiers should practice is skiing in a straight line. Practice a few times back and forth to eliminate fear and get familiar with the skis.
Tip Four: Use a “V” shape to slide, and look straight ahead
When skiing, hold the ski poles in front of you, keep your elbows slightly bent, and your knees slightly bent. Keep your eyes straight ahead and don’t look at the tips of your skis. Use a “V” shape to slide. If you want to speed up, bring your skis closer together. If you want to slow down, spread your skis apart. Always make sure you don’t go too fast, and always keep your skis in a “V” shape. When stopping, slow down gradually and don’t try to stop quickly.
Tip Five: Keep your weight forward, not backward
When skiing, keep your weight forward, not backward. Otherwise, you will easily fall. Push your shins forward against the ski boots.
Tip Six: Sit down when you fall, do not roll over
It is inevitable to fall when you are a beginner skier. When you fall, quickly lower your center of gravity and sit down. Squat down and fall to either side of your body. Fall toward the uphill side of the mountain and don’t struggle. Let yourself slide. Generally, you can use your hands and arms, bend over, and let yourself slide down. Avoid falling headfirst, and especially avoid rolling over.
Tip Seven: Better to fall than to bump, safety first
The most important thing is that you are not afraid of falling, but afraid of bumping. It’s better to fall than to bump. Bumping is very dangerous. You can either bump into other people or bump into trees, fences, etc. Minor injuries include bruises, and major injuries include fractures. Safety must come first when skiing!
Tip Eight: Beginners can try hiring a coach
If you are a parent or child with absolutely no skiing experience, you can hire a coach if conditions permit. On the one hand, this can ensure safety, and on the other hand, it can quickly improve the skiing skills of parents and children.
2、 Skiing Moves
For beginners, it’s best to choose alpine skis, as they are easier to learn and your first time is about having fun.
The most important thing in alpine skiing is learning the “plow” motion. Simply put, it’s a sliding motion with your feet in a “V” shape, your weight forward, and your legs bent. The “plow” motion will slow your descent and make braking easier, perfect for beginners.
Plow Braking
During your descent, the size of the opening angle of the front of your “V” shape will determine your skiing speed. The wider the opening, the faster you go. When you press down with your legs and the “V” shape closes completely, the plow braking will slow you down.
Practice braking well in the beginning. Don’t go to the intermediate ski slope. You can practice how to brake at will on a slope with a lower gradient.
Don’t go to the intermediate ski slope right away. If you go too fast and can’t control your speed, you will become afraid.
Once you start to fear, you will not only not be able to enjoy the fun of skiing, but you will also inevitably trip and fall, and there is a high risk of serious injury. After all, falling at high speed is not a small matter. A friend of mine once broke his collarbone when he fell.
Plow Turning
Basic plow turning uses the transfer of your weight between your feet to control the turn.
Again, practice on the beginner ski slope. Under low-speed and controllable conditions, basic plow turning is easy to do.
The principle is to turn to the right by pressing your left foot hard, and to turn to the left by pressing your right foot hard to brake. You’ll figure it out naturally once you move your weight between your feet on the ski slope.
During practice, try to slide in a full “S” shape, flexibly controlling your body and turns. Don’t be afraid. After a couple of days of practice, you’ll be close to advanced skiing.
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