| Learning |
The human body has a remarkable ability to learn movements, which it
can then repeat even if the conscious mind is otherwise occupied.
Just
as you never forget how to ride a bicycle, so ski manoeuvres are stored
in the motor memory of the brain.
The more frequently you can rehearse a movement in an environment that
is free from stress and distraction, the more of a head start you can
give yourself in the learning process.
Throughout this site, if you come
to a new and complex manoeuvre, don't wait until you are on the snow to
try it: stand up and run through the moves a few times.
Feeling good on the piste is the most important factor for most skiers - leave it to the snowboarders to show off!
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Photo: Salomon |
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Photo: Salomon |
| Self Image |
Many skiers are handicapped because they worry about how they look to other
people.
Do I look stupid? Do I look out of control? Is the lift queue impressed?
It is never worth worrying about how you look. Ski for yourself: if
it feels relaxed, powerful and precise, then it is good skiing.
Concentrate
on these sensations. What type of skiing generates them? What prevents
you from feeling them?
If you can answer these questions, your skiing
will rapidly improve.
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