To learn how to ski, you can use several options. You can refer to an instructor who will help you learn how to correctly ski, correctly perform certain elements, but you should take into account that for such pleasure you will have to give a round sum of money. You can learn to ride on your own, following the basic rules and recommendations. Of course, this option will be more complex and time-consuming.
Rules for skiing
Experienced skiers believe that not everyone can ski , because it is a serious and very traumatic sport. It is important that a person has at least some physical training. Another important requirement is congenital coordination and a good reaction.
Training in skiing should begin with a warm-up. Due to this, the risk of injuries and strains is significantly reduced. Perform simple exercises to warm up the muscles of the hip, knees , hip joint, shoulder girdle and thoracic area.
The next important step before you master the technique of skiing is to learn how to fall right. This will get rid of existing experiences and, of course, avoid serious damage. When there is a feeling that coordination is lost, it is necessary to concentrate, strain the body and fall to the side so that the legs are down to the slope. From this situation, using sticks is easy enough to stand up.
The basics of skiing
You need to practice first on the plain and only then go to the slope.
Correct rack . For skiing on the mountains, it is necessary that the shoulders, knees and feet form one straight line. It is important that a person sees his hands and forearms.
Lifting "ladder" . Skis should be perpendicular to the slope line and "loaded" along the entire length. Advance up the slope in small steps and with an emphasis on the lower stick. The hand should be held so that the emphasis is on top.
Descent by "yuzom" . The position of the body should be the same as when lifting. To start the descent, it is necessary to slightly bend the ruts and bend over so that the skis along the entire length touch the snow. To increase the tempo, use sticks. To lower the pace and stop will help the slope of both knees to the slope and the skiing of the skis.
Styles of skiing
Carving . For this skiing you need to have special skis, and as for the place, only prepared slopes are suitable. A skier uses the edges of the skis to make the turns.
Fan-Carving . Designed style for extreme skating. A skier does not use sticks. In general, the technique is similar to the previous version, but to make the turns, the person practically descends to one side. Such skis have an additional plate.
Ski-Tru . This skiing technique is designed for quiet skiing. Used on slopes without ski lifts, because there are special devices for skiing.
Ski Cross . Use this style for high-speed competitions or for riding with various bends and swings on the track.
Freestyle . This type of skiing has arisen quite recently.
Freestyle Backcountry . Use this style for riding on straight surfaces. It is important to have skis with a wide waist.
Freeride . Use this kind can only professionals, since the essence is to conquer various places outside the route, for example, jumping from rocks, descents from hillocks, etc.
Extreme . The most dangerous and skill-demanding style. For skating the most difficult places are chosen, for example, slopes with forests, etc.
The virgin . Skating is carried out on deep snow. It is important to have broad, soft skis with a large turning radius.