The technique of skiing is not a particularly difficult science, so it can be mastered in a relatively short time. The main task for a beginner is to get rid of various complexes as soon as possible, because even professionals can make mistakes and fall on the slope, no one is an exception. In addition, they come to the mountains precisely for positive emotions, as well as for thrills, so is it worth it to pay attention to minor failures, which all the more can happen to absolutely everyone, and not just to beginners. That is why it is a pleasure to start skiing.
So, if you already have the necessary equipment and skis, then do not rush and immediately climb the track for beginners, to test your own strength. Skiing is in no hurry, it will be superfluous. To begin with, a warm-up is necessary before starting, if you want your body to be your obedient assistant during the descent. It is important to do a little warm-up for the muscles of the arms and legs so that they do not seem wooden. It is also worth slightly stretching the muscles of the thighs and legs, do some exercises for the joints of the arms and legs. After that, the body starts to obey you much better. To begin with, it is better to try the skis on a gentle slope or on the plain, then you can try to get off the hill and learn how to successfully fall.
Yes, that's right, before learning how to ride, it is important to learn how to fall correctly, this is a guarantee of no injuries. The most important thing in the fall is the timely stop of uncontrolled movement down the slope.
Therefore, if skiing ends with the feeling that you are about to fall, it is best to land yourself. This is the safest way to fall. Most importantly, the muscles are in this relaxed state. If they are in tension, then they won’t be able to roll far, besides, if they have already fallen, then it’s better to go down the slope with your head up, it will be safer. A little later you can start to stop your movement, do not despair if you can’t do it right away. The more often you have to fall, the faster you can learn how to perform all the actions correctly, and skiing will be for you a little test of fortitude.
Then you need to learn the correct stance for the skier. The shoulder, knee and foot should be on the same vertical line, but if the body is displaced, then it is likely to fall or get injured. In order not to make a mistake, you can imagine that you have a cactus on your heel and you can’t sit on it. The legs should be in a bent position, but the entire rack does not move back, and the elbows slightly touch the body. This position should be remembered and from time to time to work out even at home to keep your hands in the correct position.
When the basics are mastered by you perfectly, you can try to ride in your own style, developing your own technique of movements. By the way, it is worth noting that one of the most beautiful and almost forgotten techniques is figure skiing . The principle here is the same as when skating, the difference is only in equipment and terrain. Beautiful and smooth movements, pirouettes in the air are so mesmerizing that it seems as though there is not snow and ski under your feet, but a smooth surface of the floor in the dance hall. Such a dance on the snow cover requires a long preparation and hone skill, however, it all starts with a small one.