Ski Tips (beginner to Advanced)

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If you want to learn how to ski or you want to make yourself a better skier, the following video clips could be very useful.

Showcase and introduction
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZaJQZwN_50"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 0 - "The way to better skiing")[/ame]

 

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How to make your skies work for you.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aofTCdhlyyY"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 1 - Philosophy of skiing)[/ame]

 

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Posture yourself correctly.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssNHAXGVlKs"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 2 - The dynamic basic position)[/ame]

 

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Side move, up-down move, pressure on the skis, rhythm and adjustment.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E_TEg41zL4"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 3 - Basic movements)[/ame]

 

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From wedge to parallel.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nlhcYhTEgg"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 4 - From Wedge to Parallel Skiing)[/ame]

 

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Pole planting and rounded turns ...
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIGew5K2I-U"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 5 - From blue to red terrain)[/ame]

 

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Edge, edge and edge!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvpPKXEufgQ"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 6 - The Fundamental of Carving)[/ame]

 

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itGgTmMs4GA]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 7 - Short Turns)[/ame]

 

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This section is for short carving skis or snow blades if you have one.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xy8FJ7nhIU"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 8 - Fun Carving)[/ame]

 

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG6lK7Su5HE]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 9 -- Bumps and Powder)[/ame]

 

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Some common mistakes you should avoid.
Mistake 1: lean backward - how to fix it: keep a good stance/posture
Mistake 2: use whole body to make turn - how to fix it: use your knees and ankles to edge your skis
Mistake 3: high stance - how to fix it: make your stance up and down accordingly
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWVPlyhldsk"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 10 - The Barriers of Skiing)[/ame]

 

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There's whole line of products made for women.
Women have more selections to choose when buying new equipments.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFEElBWCesk"]YouTube - Learn to ski (Chapter 11 - Women Skiing)[/ame]