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SKI BEGINNER BASICS PLUS A LITTLE EXTRA

First time to level 4. What is a LEVEL?

Level is described by 3 movements that should be attained to moving to the next level up.

1=first time ever ..Can balance, move, walk, glide, slide and stop

2=beginning wedge turns ..Balance exercises, basic wedge turns, speed control and stopping…Mileage

3=advanced wedge turns to early skidding….Linked wedge turns with rhythm, develop pressure control movements, Wedge Christies

4=beginning wedge Christy Refine wedge Christies, more pressure on outside ski, active steering of the inside ski

GREAT GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

One of the best guides available.

VIDEO –

How to Ski – Beginner Ski Lessons and Skiing Technique

How to Ski – Intermediate Ski Lessons and Skiing Technique

Wedge | Pizza – The wedge is your speed control.

BASIC MECHANICS

This book “Biomechanics for Ski Instructors” , Peter Issacs part one and two

Why Lessons? – Learn terms, basic movements, and get feedback.