Do you go in the winter to ride the sledge from hills and pensively you look at slopes? It seems, these people rushing on skis from mountains – daredevils, and such they were born. It is actually possible to begin to practice mountain skiing at any age.
It is required to you
- - alpine skiing clothes
- - boots, skis, sticks
- - defense
- - alpine skiing base
Instruction
1. Mountains, of course, will be necessary for mountain skis. Or slopes. Find suitable "civilized" skiing lodge with medical personnel, administration, instructors and places for vacation and the shelter in frosts. Never begin to go down from "wild" slopes – it is very dangerous, and there is no help row.
2. Before the first visit of base think in what you will ride. If you resolved to play these sports, then it is better to buy the ski suit at once. Select it for the size and own comfort. It defends the stomach, wrists and the neck in hit of snow when falling. Warming of the body is promoted at the movement, and at the same time by it thin and easy in comparison with usual winter down-padded coats, trousers, etc.
3. If you only after the first time are able to define, you like skis or not, then pick up the most comfortable things: comfortable jacket and rather narrow trousers. For heat it is better to put on the layered clothing.
4. Separately it is necessary to take care of gloves or mittens. They have to be waterproof, otherwise hands will quickly become wet and will freeze, at first you will often fall and rest hands against snow.
5. The important part of alpine skiing equipment is the defense. It is simply necessary for beginners. The defense is the special soft slips which are put on the most unprotected parts of the body when falling: knees, buttocks, back, elbows. On the head – the helmet.
6. There will be no points with the mask superfluous and. Points are necessary in order that during descent from the slope the snow didn't fly to eyes (and it will fly), and the mask – not to freeze the nose and the chin.
7. Now it is necessary to choose the main tools of the mountain skier: boots, skis and sticks. In specialized shops the huge number of the firms known for the quality offering the range will be presented to your choice. Your choice will depend first of all on future skating style. For example, for descent on the deep snow pillow wide and long skis, and will be suitable for slippery turns – narrow and short (they are more maneuverable).
8. Don't hesitate to ask for help of experts in the trading floor. Specify your growth, weight, price wishes. Consultants in the trading floor have to help you to understand this variety.
9. If there are yet not enough funds for purchase of all equipment, then you shouldn't despair. Almost all alpine skiing bases offer the hire of skis, sticks, boots and even masks and ski glasses. There is the option even cheaper: to take not on base, and in rolling service within the city.
10. Now you have everything to become the mountain skier. It was necessary only to begin. Better on the first occupations to trust in experts and to take several lessons with the instructor.