Beginners skiing tips and how to choose the right ski for you

history of skiing

Skiing originated and developed in Scandinavian countries. Slalom (SLALOM) is also a Norwegian word meaning to glide on a sloped road. The International Ski Federation was established in 1924. Nordic skiing was included in the first Winter Olympics held in Chamonix, France in 1924. The leading countries in the world skiing are Scandinavian countries, such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the countries around the Alps in Western Europe: France, Italy, Austria, Germany and Sweden, as well as the United States, Russia, etc. , Generally speaking, the Scandinavian countries have an advantage in Nordic skiing, and the Alpine countries have an advantage in alpine skiing.

Classification of skiing

From the perspective of historical evolution, skiing can be divided into ancient skiing, modern skiing, and modern skiing; from the conditions of sliding and the purpose of participation, it can be divided into practical skiing, competitive skiing and tourism (entertainment, fitness) skiing. Practical skiing is used in forestry, border defense, hunting, transportation and other fields. It has been replaced by mechanical equipment and gradually lost its former application value. Competitive skiing is the sublimation of skiing to use the function of competition under specific environmental conditions to achieve the purpose of competition. Recreational fitness skiing is a popular skiing developed to meet the needs of modern people's life and culture.

Skiing projects currently include

1 Freeride

2 Cross-country skiing

3 alpine skiing

4 Snowboard

5 Ski Jumping

6 Nordic Biathlon

Information for Beginners

Skiing is a dynamic and exciting sport. Beginners should first learn basic skiing skills and ask an experienced ski instructor to give you systematic training. When beginners choose a ski venue, the slope should not be too steep, about 6 degrees is the best, the ski slope should be wide, about 50 meters, and there should be a riding ropeway to transport the skiers (the traction ropeway is not conducive to the rest of the skiers), The quality of the snow is better, and it is very important for beginners to have a large snow machine to trim and maintain the snow surface. In terms of time arrangement, the time for learning skiing should not be less than 3 days. During this period, we mainly learn how to use alpine ski equipment; three basic downhill techniques, including straight downhill, inclined downhill, and plow downhill; two turning techniques , refers to the plough turning technology and the plough swing turning technology. Practice these techniques repeatedly on the primary piste, and try to master the essentials in practice. You must not just play straight downhill for a long time to enjoy and stimulate. Although straight downhill is very fun, no matter how long you play, your level will not improve too much. , you should spend most of your time learning the turning technique, because it is the essence of skiing.

How to choose a snowboard beginner

When choosing to buy snowboards, faced with a dizzying variety of snowboards, not only beginners do not know how to choose, but some experienced skiers who have been skiing for a long time will hesitate for a long time to choose which board to choose. In fact, choosing a snowboard is not that complicated.

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Choosing a ski that suits your level can help improve control and stability while skiing. The level of skiing is closely related to board stiffness, waist width and suitable terrain. For beginners, a relatively soft board is easier to use, control and improve on. Advanced skiers should use relatively stiff skis because they need to apply more force to the skis in order to glide more arc and faster.

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In terms of length, it is more intuitive to compare the height of the snowboard with your own. The position of the snowboard standing up to your chin is more ideal. Generally, the height is reduced by about 20 cm and floats up and down by 3 cm. Those who are fatter can choose longer snowboards, while those who are thinner can choose shorter boards. Snowboard hardness, the hardness value is generally 1-10, but the algorithms of different manufacturers are different, so the hardness of the snowboard corresponding to the hardness value may be different. For beginners, generally choose a relatively middle hardness value. Version, beginners can generally choose the arch all-round board, which is suitable for various snow conditions and is relatively easy to control.