Preface | p. 6 |
The three essentials of skiing | p. 11 |
Physical fitness | p. 12 |
Balance | p. 42 |
Technique | p. 58 |
New-style skiing - carving turns | p. 61 |
All about skis | p. 69 |
Your experience | p. 70 |
Your gender | p. 71 |
The type of skiing you'll be doing | p. 72 |
Specific features of skis | p. 74 |
Selecting your skis | p. 79 |
The anatomy of a turn | p. 83 |
Types of turn | p. 87 |
Phases of the turn | p. 98 |
Elements of the turn | p. 112 |
Counteracting mistakes and bad habits | p. 135 |
Dominance of the outside ski | p. 136 |
Leaning forward | p. 137 |
Controlling your arms | p. 138 |
Bending sideways at the hip | p. 140 |
Our perceptions vs reality | p. 141 |
The fun of skiing | p. 143 |
Facts and fiction about skiing injuries | p. 147 |
Index | p. 158 |
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