- Paperback: 344 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; illustrated edition edition (1 Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764551612
- ISBN-13: 978-0764551611
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 538,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From bunny-hill beginners to mighty mogul masters, skiers of all levels will find Siding For Dummies the slickest run to fun on the slopes! Covers what to expect the first day out, plus tricks and jumping, a complete overview of gear and top ski spots, and more.
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Whether you're a bunny-hop beginner or a hotdog wannabe, Skiing For Dummies is your ultimate guide to downhill fun, from choosing the right equipment and mastering the fundamentals to understanding ski-slope etiquette and finding the best powder.
Get the right gear at the right price, ski safe and injury free, plan perfect ski getaways and master basics from chair lifts to moguls.
Skiing For Dummies explains what - and who - to bring your first day, how to get the most from your ski lesson, ten ways to ski absolutely free and ten things to do when you're not skiing. The book features guides to hazards and injury prevention, differing snow conditions, 'skiing' through airports, skiing with children and much, much more!
Whether you're ready for Alpine skiing, ski-boarding, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, trashcan-lid sledding, or you just want to improve your form on the slopes or in the lodge, Skiing For Dummies smoothes your trail, and it's all downhill from there!
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The good news: Skiing is a lot like bowling. Read the first page
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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Common sense
12 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
When buying a book, you would hardly expect to get only a pieceof common sense for your money. Unfortunately, this is the case with thisbook. Its main message is "get yourself a skiing instructor and learn how to ski". I agree, noone learns how to ski (swim, play basketball, etc.) from a book only, but nonetheless the book should advise on techniques, not tell one that he/she needs a coach. It's pretty obvious, even for a dummy.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Whether you've already tried skiing, or want to
16 April 2000
Format:Paperback
This is a terrific guide! For people who have already tried skiing and are still somewhat mystified by the complexity of the equipment and the rental shop and just finding one's way around, this book is an invaluable aid in moving up to the next level. For people considering taking up the sport in the next season, it will help you to have a satisfying, enjoyable experience.
The author provides handy, valuable tips on things as simple as what to wear, and things as complex as how to choose a ski. He explains how ski boots should fit, and how to rent them. There is a big emphasis on the importance of taking a lesson, but more importantly, how to get the most out of that lesson.
For anyone who plans a ski trip for next season, whether it is a day or a week or more, the small investment in this wonderful guide will be returned many times over. Even the most experienced skiers will find something useful.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Everything you want to know about Skiing
15 Jan 2007
Format:Paperback
I found this book quite helpful as a beginner who knows squat about skiing.. It takes you through every process of the sport from Learning to Ski to purchasing your lift ticket and everything in between. I found many of the tips quite useful. Although my best suggestion is just go and purchase a lesson it's well worth the money and hands on skiing is definitely way better than reading about it!
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