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Use your gaze like a steering wheel
Where you look is just as important when you ski as it is when you drive or ride a bike. Think of your gaze as a steering wheel. A good way to get better at skiing is to gaze continuously in the direction you want to go in.
Beginners tend to look down when they ski, out of fear. From now on, try to direct your gaze up and in front of you to where you want to go.
Keep your back straight
Beginners tend to slouch when they ski, but to ski well, it’s important that you keep your back straight.
Be brave and puff your chest out slightly as you ski down the slopes. But don’t puff it out too much, as this might cause you to lose your balance - what’s important is to aim for a good, balanced posture.
Make sure your whole body is relaxed as you ski
It might be hard to relax at first, if you’re scared of skiing - but tensing up can put a lot of stress on various parts of the body, and tire you out.
Once you start getting used to skiing, try to relax as much as possible. Imagine you are just standing somewhere.
Once you’re able to relax completely, you’ll be able to use your whole body to adapt to the ups and downs of the slope, and enjoy a smoother skiing experience.
To relax, try taking a lot of deep breaths before you start. Once you’ve breathed out all the air in your lungs and are completely relaxed, you’ll be in the best condition to ski down those slopes.
Maneuver the slopes by making slight movements with your feet
The best posture for skiing is having your legs and ankles slightly bent.
The human body is made so that when you bend your ankles, your knees bend as well. So try to bend your ankles a bit, and you will naturally settle into a form that won’t cause stress to your knees.
But because ski boots are so hard, it might be hard to bend your knees.
A good trick is to try to push your shins against the ski suit, then put your weight forward. As long as you’re aware of these points, you’ll have good form.
Always keep the direction of your body in line with your gaze
Try to keep the direction of your body in line with your gaze. Skiing is a sport in which you maneuver yourself using your center of gravity. As such, it’s important that you try to keep your posture and center of gravity as consistent as possible.
Keep your gaze and your body facing the direction you’re going. Do this, and you’ll be skiing freely down the slopes in no time.
Practice little by little and you’ll have more fun skiing!
So there we have it -
5 techniques that will make you 100% better at skiing.
The simple trick to getting better is to get used to the basic form - practice, practice, practice. You might not be able to do it your first time, but what’s important is that you keep trying, and don’t give up.
Remember the basics, practice, and have fun. Soon you’ll be amazed at your own skill!
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