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General tips:
- Call the ski resort to find out whether they
offer a discount "learn to ski" package that combines equipment
rental, lift ticket, and lessons.
- If you plan on skiing several times during
your first year, a seasonal rental package is a very economical option.
- Especially for the first trip, rent your
equipment at an on-mountain shop or one close to the resort in case you need to
exchange poorly fitting boots or experience a problem.
- Rent skis, poles, and boots until you can link
wedge turns and begin "matching" your skis parallel at the end of
turns. Once you can make solid turns, you can think about buying your own skis
and boots. By renting, you've saved yourself the expense of buying a starter
pair of skis that you'd have to upgrade after a few weeks.
Properly fitting equipment makes it easier to
enjoy the sport of skiing and will make you want to come back for more.
Bindings
- You absolutely must consult with a
professional about your bindings.
Bindings are safety devices that hold your boots
to the skis and release in certain kinds of falls. Your rental skis will already
have them mounted, but they must be adjusted according your weight, age, and
skiing ability. If you own skis, have a qualified ski shop check your bindings
before each season begins.
- Serious injury can result from improperly
installed or adjusted bindings.
Make sure the technician demonstrates how to cock
and enter the bindings, as well as release them.
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
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