New to the sport of skiing? Here's a handy guide on the very basics-
Moving your skis - Your skis are clamped to your
boots which should be on your feet. So if you turn your foot to the
right then your ski will also turn to the right. Simple! Try picking one
foot up at time, with your skis on, and turning them to the right and
then the left, to get familiar with the feeling and which muscles to
use. This principle doesn't change - you point your skis where you want
to go primarily by turning your feet!
Stance - The way you stand on skis has a massive
impact on the likelihood of you falling over when you start sliding. If
your feet are shoulder width apart you have a better base of support
than if your feet are next to each other. The most stable position when
skiing is to have your feet shoulder width apart, with your toes
pointing inwards and heels apart, so your skis make a triangle/V-shape
(like the shape of a slice of pizza!). This position (snow plough) gives
you a solid base, even on the move! Bend your ankles, knees and waist
slightly, keeping your arms out wide (as if about to hug someone!) and
feel your weight evenly on the balls of your feet and heels. Try this at
a standstill before you start moving...
