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charlieh55
Joined: 18 Jan 2007
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Location: Canada
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 Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: Help on my first time skiing |
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| Hi guys, I have never been skiing before but am dying to try it. I'm 16 years old and just under 6 feet tall. I can pretty much handle any run at my local mountains of North Vancouver, BC and most runs that aren't up in the bowls of Whistler Mountain on my snowboard. I would love to get some information of what kind of skis I should look for and possibly some tips. Thanks! |
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Bender
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 43
Location: Doylestown, PA
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:50 am Post subject: |
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The best skis for you? RENTALS!
Most mountains these days have a good rental selection that is forgiving to the beginner at a reasonable price.
Tips? LESSON! You should get one for your first time out - trust me you will thank me for it! |
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skibum
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Joined: 17 Jul 2006
Posts: 165
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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The newest generation of beginner ski's are quite awesome. They turn so damn well, they are shorter, more shaped and just a joy to ride.
I would get a recommendation on a beginner ski from the shop and stick to that model until you just start skiing blues well, then start start renting a different ski every time you go to see what the differences are then stick the one you like best.
If you have any buddies that are really good skiers, ask for mentoring. They wont want to hang out with you on the easy stuff all day long, but get them to coach you for 30 mins a day or an hour. Sometimes the ski instructors dont care enough, or they have a class size that is too big, and a private coach will get your learning faster.
My girlfriend never took a ski lesson, I taught her personally and I had her skiing single black diamonds on her 5th day!
It took me 3 years of trial an error learning by myself to do that!  |
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charlieh55
Joined: 18 Jan 2007
Posts: 4
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Thank you guys, I will do so. Excited to get out there and try some rentals now!  |
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skierval
Joined: 13 Oct 2009
Posts: 3
Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:55 am Post subject: |
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| i bought all mountain nordica hot rod skis and am very happy with them... |
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frankmartin
Joined: 19 Oct 2009
Posts: 1
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Even i have learned ski, when i went for vaction in www skiresorts com-crested butte luxury ski resorts they have collection of skiers, snowboarders, and ski town enthusiasts who have a passion and love for the ski resorts they cover. And they hope they can help you enjoy them too! |
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mathew
Joined: 05 Nov 2009
Posts: 1
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Hello All
I am Mathew from UK ,I am 17 years old and i want to learn ski and i looking a good coach for it ..anyone have provide the coaching for ski learning so please tell me as soon as possible..
Thanks. |
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