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With a good stance you will not only look
good--like you know what you're doing--but your skiing will become more
efficient and enjoyable. Pay attention to maintaining a balanced stance and
other skills will fall in place much more easily.
While standing, lean far forward, then far back,
then forward a bit less and so on, leaning a little less each time until you
settle in a spot in the middle, where your shins press lightly against the
tongues of your boots--that's the Sweet spot.
Look up and ahead of your skis. You don't look at
your feet when you're walking; do you? Feel your balance rather than peeking at
your boots.
Here are some keys to a balanced, athletic
stance:
• Keep your feet slightly apart--about hip
width.
• Let all joints in your legs flex comfortably,
starting with your ankles, knees and on up to your hips. Your shins should be
touching the tongues of your boots very lightly. You should be relaxed, not
stiff or rigid.
• Hold your hands (and your poles) comfortably
in front of your body, as if you're ready for action. Hold your poles loosely
and tilt your wrists just a little so that the baskets stay just behind your
heels.
• Stand centered over your feet--with your hips
and shoulders over your boots--in other words, use good posture. You should feel
even pressure under the entire length of your foot.
• Maintain slight pressure against the tongues
of your
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
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