Skiing

Skiing (Downhill skiing)

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. Stand with your knees and ankles flexed, shins pressing against the front of your boots, skis parallel.
  2. Turn by shifting your weight onto the outside ski and rolling both skis onto their edges.
  3. Link turns across the slope to control your speed, planting a pole to start each one.

Form tips

  1. Keep your hands forward and your upper body facing down the slope.
  2. Do not lean back.

Risks

  1. Wear a helmet, have your bindings set for your weight and level, and stay on slopes that match your level.

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Equipment