Take a plough!
Absolute beginner? First time on skis? You're in for a great time. It's an amazing feeling to glide over the snow and the first few days are alwas the most fun. Joining a group makes the whole learning process so much easier and is a great way to meet new friends. In no time at all you'll pick up the basics. As with any new sports it's vital to learn the right techniques from the very beginning. Snow ploughings means you can control you speed on any slppe and progress quickly to parallel turns.

Soon you'll feel one with you skis and be carving the turns all the way down to the vally!


STEEPER, QUICKER, BETTER....
Wintersports is similar to learning a new langague. Somehow you pick it up and learn to communicate but often need to perfect you skills. Advanced skiers can always learn how to impreove their technique and to achieve perfect coordination on the most challenging slopes.
The following areas are vital for a good technique:
posture
movement
using you edges
optimum weight transferral and balanced turns
speed and motion
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