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the first time i went, i loved it soo much and was frightened that i would forget how to do it so went out a month later - on my own !! lol
Was GREAT.
Where do i start?
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What crashandburn said - decent, correctly fitted, boots will be the best investment you can make at this point (before or after lessons!).
But you need to take your time; read all you can find on ski boots and then find yourself a proper, experienced and recommended boot-fitter. You will probably have to pay a little more for your boots that way, but it will be worth it.
Skis are probably among the last things you should buy yourself; your ideal ski is going to change rapidly in the first couple of years of learning, so a good ski for you now probably won't be the right platform for you to be progressing on next year. Hire for now - buy boots!
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Started by Completenovice in Ski Technique 11-Dec-2007 - 25 Replies
JulietP
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Jan-2008
JonG
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Jan-2008
:Dhi completenovice :D
all i can do is just compound the advice you already have been given,be fit,relax,dont look at the tips of you're skis when on the move,also in the event of a tumble try to fall up the slope as it is less distance to fall and also to push yourself up,and do not put your're hands through the wriststraps on the poles to start with as the natural instinct is to put you're hands out to break the fall but if when your're hands hit the snow palms down with the poles still under them it is possible to dislocate the thumb. :D
jon.
p.s- one other thing,throw away any beach towels you own as after a weeks skiing you will not want to sit on a beach again :D
all i can do is just compound the advice you already have been given,be fit,relax,dont look at the tips of you're skis when on the move,also in the event of a tumble try to fall up the slope as it is less distance to fall and also to push yourself up,and do not put your're hands through the wriststraps on the poles to start with as the natural instinct is to put you're hands out to break the fall but if when your're hands hit the snow palms down with the poles still under them it is possible to dislocate the thumb. :D
jon.
p.s- one other thing,throw away any beach towels you own as after a weeks skiing you will not want to sit on a beach again :D
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Nick911e
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Feb-2008
Hi
I went skiing for the first time in my life yesterday up at Glenshee.
Loved it!
Had no idea what to do, and was with 3 other friends who had never done it either.
Becuase it was so busy, we didnt bother booking lessons and just tried to pick it up ourselves.
I struggled to even stand to begin with, but slowely practised at a quiet area. We then gave a tiny wee run a shot. It was a windy slow route that would take any decent skiier about 10 seocnds to do. My first go was really good, i went slow, and depsite falling over a coulple of times I felt i was improving. It must have been luck, as for the rest of the morning I was hopeless. I think i was trying to progress quicker than I could. I then had a nasty fall, and twisted my knee. Sorta got a wee shock from this, and was apprehensive about going back out after our lunch. I think it was more frustration than anything else really, as I was enjoying it.
After lunch, i tried to concentrate on stopping, and after i got the hang of that, i was able to try things like turning(lol). Both me and my mate(who was snowboarding) were getting more confident, so we though what the hell, and tried to go to the highest peak (not the steapest slope)just before we had to go home. He fell off the Ski tow(not for the first time!) half way up, jumped off to join him. We both then managed to go all the way down from half way without falling till the very end, when stopping was a wee bit harder when your going 3 times faster than normal!
Both of us loved it, and plan on going back next Saturday if the slopes are open. I was also surprised at how cheap the day cost. We were £30 for beginner passes and ski higher.
Also thinking about going on holiday and doing a week of intensive skiing in France.
Am i still probably better to get lessons? Or am i best just carrying on the way im going and learn myself?
I went skiing for the first time in my life yesterday up at Glenshee.
Loved it!
Had no idea what to do, and was with 3 other friends who had never done it either.
Becuase it was so busy, we didnt bother booking lessons and just tried to pick it up ourselves.
I struggled to even stand to begin with, but slowely practised at a quiet area. We then gave a tiny wee run a shot. It was a windy slow route that would take any decent skiier about 10 seocnds to do. My first go was really good, i went slow, and depsite falling over a coulple of times I felt i was improving. It must have been luck, as for the rest of the morning I was hopeless. I think i was trying to progress quicker than I could. I then had a nasty fall, and twisted my knee. Sorta got a wee shock from this, and was apprehensive about going back out after our lunch. I think it was more frustration than anything else really, as I was enjoying it.
After lunch, i tried to concentrate on stopping, and after i got the hang of that, i was able to try things like turning(lol). Both me and my mate(who was snowboarding) were getting more confident, so we though what the hell, and tried to go to the highest peak (not the steapest slope)just before we had to go home. He fell off the Ski tow(not for the first time!) half way up, jumped off to join him. We both then managed to go all the way down from half way without falling till the very end, when stopping was a wee bit harder when your going 3 times faster than normal!
Both of us loved it, and plan on going back next Saturday if the slopes are open. I was also surprised at how cheap the day cost. We were £30 for beginner passes and ski higher.
Also thinking about going on holiday and doing a week of intensive skiing in France.
Am i still probably better to get lessons? Or am i best just carrying on the way im going and learn myself?
Nick911e
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Feb-2008
Also, my birthdays coming up and a set of ski's would be an ideal present.
Im size 11 in shoe size, 6ft 2" and weight about 70kg
What length etc of ski's will i need to buy?
And wheres/whats the best to buy for a beginner?
Cheers
Im size 11 in shoe size, 6ft 2" and weight about 70kg
What length etc of ski's will i need to buy?
And wheres/whats the best to buy for a beginner?
Cheers
Crashandburn
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Feb-2008
nick911e
Yes - lessons would be a good idea - perhaps in the morning only, so you can practice and improve in the afternoon. You could have really hurt yourself by doing too much too early....
Buying a pair of skis, with only a days experience seems silly - rent some for a while and the you'll know if investing £300+ in skis is a good idea. Even then a pair of boots first would be a better idea. Unles you have money to burn.
Yes - lessons would be a good idea - perhaps in the morning only, so you can practice and improve in the afternoon. You could have really hurt yourself by doing too much too early....
Buying a pair of skis, with only a days experience seems silly - rent some for a while and the you'll know if investing £300+ in skis is a good idea. Even then a pair of boots first would be a better idea. Unles you have money to burn.
You'll never know, unless you try...
Admin
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Feb-2008
nick911e wrote:Also, my birthdays coming up and a set of ski's would be an ideal present.
What crashandburn said - decent, correctly fitted, boots will be the best investment you can make at this point (before or after lessons!).
But you need to take your time; read all you can find on ski boots and then find yourself a proper, experienced and recommended boot-fitter. You will probably have to pay a little more for your boots that way, but it will be worth it.
Skis are probably among the last things you should buy yourself; your ideal ski is going to change rapidly in the first couple of years of learning, so a good ski for you now probably won't be the right platform for you to be progressing on next year. Hire for now - buy boots!
The Admin Man
AJ
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Feb-2008
Hi nick911e, sorry to be a spoil sport but as crashandburn said you would be better investing your money in some lessons.Its pretty reckless to just whizz off on your own with not a lesson among you,Your not only a danger to yourselves but more so to other piste users.
Skiings more fun learning with proper tuition from a qualified instructor,That way you wont pick up bad as many habits.You owe it to yourself and others to be safe and in control,If your gonna do it do it proper.
AJ ( Adele )
Happy skiing :wink:
Skiings more fun learning with proper tuition from a qualified instructor,That way you wont pick up bad as many habits.You owe it to yourself and others to be safe and in control,If your gonna do it do it proper.
AJ ( Adele )
Happy skiing :wink:
Jaycraig
reply to 'Where do i start?' posted Feb-2008
hi
just a little tip i learnt whilst learning to ski is if like me you were not the quickest person skiing down the mountain please dont get nervous of people coming past you faster and dont keep looking behind you to see that you are not in anyones way as it is the person who is coming past you to make sure they do in a safe and responsible way. Just concentrate on enjoying your skiing and you will have a great time
just a little tip i learnt whilst learning to ski is if like me you were not the quickest person skiing down the mountain please dont get nervous of people coming past you faster and dont keep looking behind you to see that you are not in anyones way as it is the person who is coming past you to make sure they do in a safe and responsible way. Just concentrate on enjoying your skiing and you will have a great time
there's no waiting for friends on a powder day
Topic last updated on 15-February-2008 at 12:36