Alpine Skiing

Name: Alpine Skiing
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ISBN: 9780736083553

ISBN-10: 0736083553

ISBN-13: 9780736083553

Edition: 2012

Authors: Ronald Kipp

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In Alpine Skiing, Ronald Kipp, alpine sport education manager for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, introduces novice skiers to the basics of the sport, assists intermediate skiers in refining skills, and advises experts in specialized situations. He prepares you for your adventure with information on conditioning, selecting equipment, and familiarizing yourself with the skiing environment. You'll then find easy-to-follow instruction on skiing fundamentals, such as the wedge turn, the christie and edging skills, parallel turns, and dynamic parallel skiing. You will also find additional guidance on the more challenging moguls, powder skiing, tree skiing, and racing slopes. Throughout…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 9/23/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Preparing for the Skiing Adventure



Introduction to Alpine Skiing


Brief History


Types of Skiing


Where to Ski


Conclusion



Getting Fit for Skiing


Fitness Benefits of Alpine Skiing


Fitness Demands


Getting Fit for Skiing


Conclusion



Equipment and Gear


Skis


Ski Boots


Bindings


Ski Poles


Helmets


Eyewear


Conclusion



Skiing Environment


Slopes


Avalanches


Physiological Considerations


Skier's Responsibility Code


Conclusion



Learning and Instruction


How Do We Learn?


Why Take a Ski Lesson?


Types of Ski Lessons


How to Take a Ski Lesson


Determining Ability Level


Conclusion



Trips and Traveling


Types of Trips


Amenities


Accommodations


Travel


Packing


Conclusion



On the Slopes



Getting Started: The Never-Ever Skier


Equipment


Stance


Climbing


Going Downhill


After a Fall


Conclusion



Wedge Turn


Combining Rotation, Edging, and Pressure


Linked Wedge Turns


Chairlifts


Conclusion



Christie


Weight Transfer


Balance


Balance Exercises


Edging and Body Awareness


Conclusion



Parallel Turns


Three-Dimensional Space


Key to Balance: Stance


Conclusion



Dynamic Parallel Skiing


Carved Turn


Concept of All


Conditions


Conclusion


Web Resources


Success Checks


Photo Credits


Bibliography


About the Author