Skiing
looks easy when you are an onlooker watching everyone from afar. But
once you try the sport, you’ll soon realize that it’s actually
not as easy as it looks. In fact, the learning process can be
frustrating with the numerous bumps and falls you might suffer. But
here are a few skiing tips by
The
Destination – Slope & Surf Outfitters
that
will help make things easier for you:
-
Avoid looking at your feet.
As
a beginner, you will do this quite a lot. You’ll inadvertently look
at your tips to check its form and eventually lose your focus. If you
lose downhill sight, there’s a chance you’ll get in an accident.
Train your eyes to look 10 feet beyond your tips.
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Train with fixed lifts.
There
are lifts that are too fast when coming at you. You might panic at
the sight of an approaching lift and fumble with your skis while
loading or unloading. Train with fixed lifts first as they are
generally slower. Once you have adjusted and gained confidence in
loading and unloading, you will eventually conquer the faster lifts.
-
Bending your knees will give you more balance.
This
also affords you more control, especially when taking uneven
terrains.
-
Keep powder off of your list in the meantime.
Yes,
it’s the most exciting part of skiing but since you’re just
getting started, stay away from it. The snow is heavier in powder so
you are better off learning on trails that have been groomed.
Make
sure you’re all properly geared up as well. Get the right ski gear
at Ski
shops in
Vancouver.
Find ski shops in Vancouver such as The Destination that also offers
custom boot fitting services so you have comfortable proper-fitting
boots when getting started with learning how to ski.
