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| Skiing Faster - Catch the train
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 | Learn to use the ski for what it has been designed, enjoy skiing faster round the curve and not directly down the hill.
This provides the sensation of speed, power and control, which will give an awesome ride!
'Carving round Curves' provides the best mental picture for 'skiing faster' with modern skis.
 The Pockit Book - Catch the train
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| TIPS FOR CARVING |
 Select the appropriate slope and gradient.
Focus on the curve the ski is making on the snow.
Direct your line using your skill and strength.
Commit to using your momentum to change edges and direction |  |
| EXERCISE FOR
SKIING FASTER - Catch the Train
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Following is a great way to gain constant feedback.
WHY?
A great way to test your skill.
Learn how to accelerate and decelerate.
Great fun!
HOW?
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Allow a fellow skier of a similar or slightly better level to lead the way. Make sure you are close behind as soon as the leader sets off.
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Concentrate on watching the tracks in the snow of the skier you are following. Follow in these tracks as best you can.
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If you are the skier in front try to make your turns rhythmic, concentrate on making curves and gaining speed around the curve not down the hill.
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Don't mirror (copy) the skier in front. Concentrate on the line and following.
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WHERE?
Open pisted slope, not busy
or too steep.
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When following, focus directly on the line of the skier, not the skier themselves. When leading make smooth carved turns, gaining speed around the curve not down the hill.
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Imagine you are a train with carriages winding down a mountain pass without brakes! Luckily the tracks bend in smooth curves that enable you to control your speed and direction!
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| Feedback |
Finding it difficult to keep up and follow? You are probably turning your skis too much at the start of the turn as you change direction, remember to WAIT, feel for the edge to push against.
DON'T TURN THE SKIS/FEET.
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| TOP TIP | |
Watch the tracks not the skier! |
| More on Skiing Faster |  |
 Download Sally's Top Tips for skiing faster
(You can right click on your mouse and use the 'save target as' option.)
View the 'Pockit Book' page on the 'Catch the train' exercise | | |
For more exercises and tips on skiing faster and other skiing skills order your own
All Mountain Pockit Book by calling 01279 778905 (only £11.95)
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| Order a Pockit Book |
Call 01279 778905
Or email Sally for more
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| More Information |
| www.inspiredtoski.com
Tel - Mobile: 07885 630340 Call the Ski Course booking office:
0870 128 89 89 |
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