Technical Writing Presentation: How to Ski

How to Ski

Introduction

            There are many people that want to take up skiing, but don’t quite know how.  Most of them can be adults that want to try something new other than snowboarding, while others are kids.  But skiing can be quite the challenge and it takes time to do it.  That is why I’ve decided to make this instruction on where beginners can start.  This is aimed mostly for newcomers to the sport, and will require dedication and time to get it down.

Equipping your skis

            List of things needed:  Skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski goggles, gloves/mittens, ski pants, coat, hat, and neck warmer.

1.      Equip all the accessories except for the skis.

2.      Find a place near a ski lift and latch your boots on the skis by simply stepping on the latch.

3.      Push yourself to the ski lift using your ski poles.  Or if you need to go uphill, sidestep to the lift.

Ski Lift

1.      Go to the appointed destination by the employee.

2.      Wait for the lift to come to you and sit down slowly and carefully onto the chair.

3.      Keep your ski tips up once you reach the top.

4.      Slowly stand onto the snow and slide your way down.

Going down a slope

1.       Find an easy slope to ski down.  These are labeled as green circles.

2.       Spread your legs apart when you start going downhill.  The ski tips must almost touch each other, while the back of the skis are far apart.  How close the back parts are to each other will determine your speed.  Warning:  If your skis touch each other, it will halt your movement, and you will fall.

3.       Practice turning by putting pressure on one of your feet.  For example, putting more pressure on your left feet will make you turn right, and vice versa.

4.       Practice stopping by putting complete pressure on one of your feet, and you will turn sideways of the slope.

Conclusion

            These are the very basic methods of skiing for beginners.  It will take time to get used to these before you are ready to do intermediate techniques.  These techniques would include turning with your hips while going down a slope, getting past moguls, or how to ski effectively through powder snow.  At times, you will fall, but do not be discouraged.  My motto is “if you’re not falling, you’re not learning.”  Falling, even down an easy slope, can happen to even the most professional of skiers.  With time and dedication, you will become a better skier.