Skiing is a popular winter activity. Ski walks temper the body, improve its physical condition, increase the overall tone, ensuring high performance. The pleasure of skiing can be obtained only on properly selected skis.
Instructions
Step 1
You need to choose skis taking into account many factors. Types of skis can be conditionally divided into main groups: target, according to the method of movement, according to parameters, according to material. Determine where you skate. The choice of your skis will depend on this. Buy amateur ones if you will use them for riding outside the city in the nearest forest. They weigh 1.5 kg and are heavy, but you can not set records in them. You gain the experience you need and save money. Buy professional ones if you are no longer satisfied with amateur models and want to ski on special trails.
Step 2
Choose skis based on your skiing style. For athletes with a high level of physical and technical training, racing skis are selected depending on the style of movement: classic, skating or combined. Racing is light in weight and has excellent glide performance for superior athletic performance. If you cannot afford 2 pairs of skis for different skiing styles, choose skis for the classic move, but short.
Step 3
Choose skis based on your height and weight. Knowing your height and weight, choose a set according to the parameters (length of skis and poles). Each sports store has a table of the optimal ratio of a person's height, weight and type of ski. It is recommended for the classic skiing to choose the length of skis 25–30 cm longer than your height, for skating - 10–15 cm longer than your height, and for walking - 15–25 cm longer than your height.
Step 4
Choose your ski material. They are made of wood and plastic. Choose wooden ones if you are just starting to learn. Wooden skis are also suitable for a child. They are easier to operate and, due to their relative cheapness, can be replaced more often, given the height of the child. But with the acquisition of experience, be sure to replace wooden skis with plastic ones. You can ski faster in them, and your sports season will be longer due to the opportunity to walk on a damp spring track. With the right skis, you can glide easily and enjoy nature walks.
