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Taking the
Plunge - Snow Skiing Tips for the Beginner
By Yolande Korsten
Tip
# 1- Get Some Lessons
You've made
the decision to boldly venture where you've never gone before -
balanced precariously on small slender pieces of wood & metal on
a slippery surface that will get you all wet. Sounds simple and
easy enough, but it takes a lot of courage to get out on that limb
for other people to see just how green you really are. But even
one lesson will build your confidence, lessen your fear and help
you appreciate the grace and beauty of cross-country skiing.
It's essential
to take a lesson early in your skiing career to help you get the
basics such as balance, control and stopping under your belt on
a flattish surface before you take on the slopes. You won't get
all of it down pat in the first run - you'll slowly apply and perfect
them as you continue - but being aware of them will help you gain
confidence. Skiing is a confidence sport - the more confidence you
have in your own ability, the better you'll be able to cope with
what the slopes throw at you!
And you don't
need to fork out the big bucks for private lessons either. Lessons
in small groups help you learn from other's mistakes, not to mention
building camaraderie with other newbies like yourself.
Most Ski Resorts
offer beginners classes so be sure to check it out with your chosen
ski resort and reserve your spot in the first class on offer on
the day you arrive.
Whether you're
a total novice having never ventured onto skis in your life before
or been on the slopes a couple of times, regular lessons in your
burgeoning skiing career will help you to improve your skills, correct
any bad habits you might have picked up and set your skis on the
path to total enjoyment and freedom.
Remember, speaking
to experts and more advanced students is still the best way of getting
all the practical info you need.
Yolande runs
the site http://www.skiingtips.org/
which is a collection of skiing tips from the Beginner to the Expert
Skiier.
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