What are the beginner's tips for skiing?

People who go skiing all want to become better skiers. But for those who have just started skiing, what they should master most is probably the entry-level skiing skills. But many people don’t know where to learn this knowledge. Therefore, we need to understand this knowledge in detail. So what are the beginner tips for skiing? Let’s see how the editor answers this question.

How do first-time skiers put on skis, how do they take off skis, how do they fall without getting hurt, how do they stand up quickly after falling, how do they control their speed when skiing at a high speed, and how do they stop quickly when there is an obstacle ahead. I believe that if you master these skiing tips, you will become a skiing expert.

Tools/Raw Materials

Snowboard (snowboard, ski poles, snowboard)

Snowfield traction

1. How to put on and take off skis

1. Wearing snowboard

When putting on the snowboard, you should first place the snowboard parallel to the snow. If the snow is uneven, the snowboard should be perpendicular to the fall line. When putting on, you should put on the downhill board first. Using a ski pole as support, first insert the front end of the snow boot into the groove at the front of the boot clip, align it with the back end of the boot clip and step down hard. At this time, the boot clip should fix the snow boot on the snowboard, then jump up to check whether the connection between the ski boot and the snowboard is firm.

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2. Unloading skis:

(1) Open the rear binding with the tip of your ski pole.

(2) Lift the snowboard toward your side and push it down with force.

2. Falling and getting up while skiing

1. How to choose to fall:

(1) Squat down.

(2) Fall to the sides of the body.

(3) Fall toward the upper side of the mountain.

(4) Do not struggle, just let it slide, and absolutely do not roll.

2. How to stand up after falling down:

(1) Move your body slightly to check for injuries.

(2) Confirm the direction of the fall line.

(3) Lift the skis into the air and lower them down the hill.

(4) The two plates are parallel and perpendicular to the fall line.

3. Try skiing

1. Full braking posture:

The full pigeon-toed braking is a must-practice move for beginner skiers. By turning the skis inward, the first type of contact between the skis and the snow surface is created to generate resistance. Many beginners feel that the full-brake posture is not in line with human ergonomics. In fact, it is mainly because the stiffness of the body causes incorrect twisting of the joints. As long as you can stay relaxed, you will find that the full-brake movement is very smooth. Next, the position of the hands and feet is also very important. Spreading your hands wider when holding the poles can help with balance. Keeping your knees bent and flexible can increase stability. Bending your upper body slightly forward can lower your center of gravity. And most importantly, don't sit back, as that will cause the center of gravity to be wrong.

2. Speed ​​control:

The control of the entire speed is not solely dependent on the strength of the feet; only by using the strength of the body at the same time can you achieve twice the result with half the effort. The most important thing about full braking is the inward opening of the front end of the snowboard. The smaller the opening of the front end of the snowboard, the greater the feedback force from the snow surface. The relative force applied by the snowboard increases, and the resistance increases accordingly. When the front end of the snowboard is close to parallel, the speed will be the fastest and the relative resistance will be reduced. Beginners who are afraid of speed must adjust the opening and closing of the front end of the snowboard.

3. Up and down movement of the knee:

I believe many beginners will wonder why they must add up and down movements of the knees to turn? It seems that without the movement of the knees, they can still turn left and right on the slope. It's correct to feel this way; as long as the power of your feet is unbalanced, the board will turn. For those who only require open-feet skiing, there is no need to pay attention to the up and down movements of the knees; if the goal is to perform a beautiful side-by-side turn, you must practice the up and down knee movements well. This is the stepping stone to the parallel-leg turn.

There is only one basic theory of skiing, and that is "full brake"! In English it is called wedge or snowplow. If you do full brake well, your skiing posture will be beautiful and your technique will be easily improved. "Where there is a will, there is a way." If you strengthen the above-mentioned key points, I believe you will become a skiing expert.

We have already learned the basic techniques of skiing, and I believe that everyone must have gained more information from them. In addition to knowing these, we also need to learn more about the precautions of skiing. After knowing these, we can feel more confident when doing this sport. Finally, I hope we all stay healthy and safe!