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frostbite or even worse.

Skis

When buying skis check that they are not damaged in any way and that the

running base is smooth and flat. The shovel plays a big part in turning, it

flexes and leads the skier around. The narrowest part of the ski is the waist.

The waist is where you place your boot. The ski is arched, or has a Camber to

support the waist and to control different forces you might put on it. Without

a skier the ski would only touch the snow at two points – the shovel and the

tail. The tail is tipped up to reduce possible damage.

It is really simple to find out how long you want your ski to be. You

want your ski to be about the same height as you are.

Boots

Aside from their part in attaching the skier to the ski and inducing the

right forward lean, ski boots must feel comfortable. Ski boots need adjustment

to keep the right fit throughout the day. Make sure your toes are not pushed

tightly against the front of your boot and that the heel of the foot is not kept

down. When strapping your boot on keep your heel down. Your ankle must be

free to bend, allowing you to go into the forward lean position.

Bindings

Ski binding are probably the most complicated item of your ski

equipment. If they are not perfectly adjusted you will find out that your skis

will be coming off all the time, or will fail to come off when they should,

which could lead to a bad accident.

The bindings have two main parts: a toe piece and a heel piece.

Although it can vary , the toe piece normally releases under sideways pressure

and the heel piece under forward and upward pressure. Some bindings have a heel

pivot so the whole heel binding swivels to release the boot. The toe piece is a

spring-loaded gadget made to release your boot when the forces on your leg build

up to a dangerous level.

Poles

Built as much for balance as for turning skis, ski poles must be the

correct length. When you are holding your poles they should be at elbow length.

Plastic baskets are at the end of your poles. The baskets normally have at

least one hole in them so that you can stick the other pole’s tip threw it to

have an easier way to carry your poles. Lost baskets should be replaced as soon

as possible.

Clothing

Whatever type of ski gear you use, remember to wear ski clothing in

layers. Make sure your gear is warm, windproof, and waterproof.

The ski jacket should be wind and waterproof. Look for strong zippers

covered with flaps and drawstrings for durability. Gloves should be large

enough to let the fingers move and thick enough to keep the fingers warm. Make

sure the cuffs go over the wrists and the palms have extra padding.

Goggles give protection to the eyes against the cold, the snow, or

sunlight. Keep them in your jacket when you are not using them to avoid getting

them scratched or lost.

Ski pants or ?bibs? should have straps that feel comfortable over your

shoulders. They should also feel snug but not too tight around your waist. They

should have pockets and also be waterproof and windproof.

Bibliography

Weber, Robert E. The Greatest Ski Resorts in America, Dallas, Texas; Guide

Book Publishing Co., 1988.

Walter, Claire The Best Ski Resorts in America, New York, New York; Randt

and Company, Inc., 1988.

Bartelski, Konrad + Neilands, Robin Learn Downhill Skiing in a Weekend,

Toronto; Daring Kindersley Limited, 1991.

Markels, Alex ?Travel Watch,? Snow Country, March/April,? page 37.

Skiing.? Comton’s, 1992 page 311-314.

Barritt, Norman Snow Sports, New York, New York; Franklin Watts, 1987.

Skiing By: Bryan Colter