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Become expert in a day: revolutionary ideas in ski instruction

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Many ski instructors still emphasize up-movements and steering, which are outdated techniques. The four essentials to rapid learning include using super-sidecut skis, the right boots and footbeds, correct alignment and canting, and instructions that stress key movements.

Author: Grout, Bill, Harb, Harald
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1996
Innovations, Sporting goods industry, Ski equipment industry

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Switch hitting: how being a skier can (and can't) help you learn to snowboard

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Skiing is an easier sport for the beginner to learn than snowboarding, but once snowboarders gain some proficiency they quickly move toward becoming expert. Similarities and differences in stance and learning techniques are discussed.

Author: Grout, Bill
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1995
Snowboards and snowboarding, Snowboarding, Snowboards

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A super-sidecut user's guide

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Super-sidecut skis have a new design that makes carving turns much easier, but they also require new skiing techniques. Tips are presented on foot angle, edging and weight shifts during turns.

Author: Grout, Bill, Harb, Harald
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1995

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Subjects list: Methods, Study and teaching, Skiing, Skis and skiing, Skis, Downhill skiing
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