Alpine
Skiing and
the art of
moving up
and down
By rON LEMASTEr
MOVING up and down in concert
with the snow and the dynamics of gaps between moguls to make airplane forces come into play, and the balance
the turn is a mark of a fine skier. That turns—while you stay centered over axis isn’t usually parallel with the trees,
doesn’t necessarily mean moving your your skis. as shown in figure 6.1. Whenever the
center of gravity up and down, but terms up, down, and vertical appear in
rather extending and flexing your entire What Do Up, Down, and Vertical this book, we’ll be using them from the
body in that direction. In fact, a good Mean? skier’s frame of reference. It’s the best
skier makes many of these movements The words up, down, and vertical thing you have to go by when you’re
to moderate the effects of terrain and are so basic to our vocabularies that skiing, and it defines the category of
the forces of the turn, preventing those we assume they mean the same fundamental movements we address in
effects and forces from causing the things to all people. But what do up, this chapter.
skier’s center of gravity to move up and down, and vertical really mean in
down. Extending the range of motion your frame of reference as a skier,
and precision of your up-and-down as discussed in chapter 1? Assuming
movements is one of the simplest and you’re in balance, up is the direction
biggest steps you can take toward your supporting surface pushes on
becoming a better skier yourself. you. Down, obviously, is the other
The more range you have, the wider direction: the direction in which you
variety of terrain and skiing situations push on that surface. And vertical is
you’ll be able to deal with. And the the line that up and down share. In
more precision you have in these terms of the skier’s frame of reference,
Ultimate
movements, the better you’ll be able to vertical is the balance axis. When you’re
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flow through those situations without standing still at the side of a ski trail,
Techniques of Great Skiing – With
your balance being disturbed. You’ll be up, down, and vertical are defined only insight on how it’s done, how it looks, and
able to control the force and pressure by gravity: For you, up is the direction
how it feels, Ultimate Skiing will give you
exerted by the snow on you and your the trees point. When you’re skiing,
a performance edge. Lemaster’s signature
photo sequences clearly illustrate proper
skis so they will produce the exact however, you sense a different up and
form and will guide you step by step
effects you want—running smoothly down, set within your own personal
through challenging sections of the
through bumps and dips, setting your frame of reference. As you ski through slopes. With Ultimate Skiing, you’ll soon be
edges firmly and cleanly, and jumping terrain variations and turns, more
skiing better than ever! $23.95 Published
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Smelly Ski Boots: quick Solution #1 By CrAIG MACArTNEy
SMELLY SKI BOOTS? Here’s an easy way to make them odour-free. The Dry Method: Pour about 15
mL (1 tbsp) of baking soda into each boot. Cover the foot opening with your hand, and shake the boot
vigorously so the baking soda completely coats the inside. Remove the liner and pour any baking soda
on it back into the boot. Again cover the opening and shake the boot energetically. The baking soda
won’t absorb all smells instantly, so leave your boots out over night in a garage. Finish by turning your
boots upside down and shaking out all the powder. Now you’ll be fit for the slopes again.
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