Do you want to progress in this discipline and amaze those around you?
Discover the different tips to progress in alpine skiing.
Alpine ski bases
It is true that for beginners, we often advise to be careful on the track when learning this discipline. There are several levels of slopes which are designed depending on the inclination and the level of difficulty. The tracks are classified in 4 levels of difficulty: green tracks , blue , red and black .
You have the possibility of reviewing the colors on the panels present on the ski area or on the sticks that delimit the track:
- The green track has an easy and wide slope, perfect for novices who wish to deepen their sliding technique.
- Then browse the blue track with a slightly more inclined slope, ideal for skiers looking for speed, while being safe due to the width of the track which allows the skier to make fairly wide turns.
- The red tracks and black do not meet the advice of beginners, the requirements of rigor and fairly good mastery of skiing. The slope can be much more steep, approaches more than a black track than a red. However, if you have a few notions and you are looking for thrills , you can try to advent yourself in them provided you are careful and not to interfere with more experienced skiers.
An impeccable slide
At the beginning on board, for lack of confidence, the skier is not in contact with the depth of the track and is instinctively positioned on the back of his skis and does not position not bad in the center of severity. This point is located at a lower level which allows good movement and is devoid of the most important concept to start. It varies according to your position and definite your balance between the descent.
The optimal position is certainly to slightly flex the ankles and the knees forward skiing while keeping the back straight and shoulders parallels to the slope.
During the turn, skis are positioned in the alignment of your hips , you can tilt your body on the outdoor ski and create a relief At the end of the turn in order to be able to reposition yourself and start a new cap. The strength to turn during the turn must only reach legs and thighs . In no case should you try to turn by swivel your shoulders, because this will in any case help you and even worse, it will unbalance you and you risk falling.
The stick plant is also important because it punctuates your sliding style. He plays a Balance real and a flexibility during turns. Well executed, I planted it to facilitate the management of the posture . To do this, you need to plant the stick in front of you towards the turn you want to make.
Feeling the painting pain at the end of the ski session is pretty good, as is the pressure of a good posture . However, the slight sufferings that can be felt, and are not compared to the multiple sensations of happiness, lightness and freedom that ski provides. This sport offers extraordinary moments with our loved ones and gives the opportunity to admire sublime panoramas that essential stations offer.
