Learn Downhill Skiing in a Weekend (Weekend Series) (Hardcover)

by Konrad Bartelski (Author), Robin Neillands (Author)

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YA-- Those who want to try something new but don't want to spend lots of time researching and preparing will find these ``Learn in a Weekend'' books just right. In this one, beginning skiers get pointers on equipment, clothing, rules of the slopes, and safety precautions in a quick and appealing format.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
For a great beginner's weekend; a ton of easy to follow step-by-step illustrations. Part of the "Learn-in-a-Weekend" series.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 95 pages
• Publisher: Knopf; 1st edition (January 8, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679409521
• ISBN-13: 978-0679409526
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,290,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice & Easy Introduction for Beginners, November 26, 2001

By	Steve Long, Ph.D. (Rutland, MA USA) - See all my reviews

I picked this book up after my first ski lesson, but I wish that I had read it BEFORE heading out to the slopes. The book covers all of the basics for getting started with advice on clothing, equipment, and skiing techniques. For example, one of the most difficult hurdles for new skiers is getting used to the somewhat unnatural feel of ski boots. The book provides some invaluable advice for helping new skiers to acclimate to their boots and work on some basic balancing techniques before heading out to the slopes.

The ski techniques presented mirror the types of lessons and skill progression that beginning students will see on the slopes (i.e., patterned after the American Teaching System and Professional Ski Instructor Association methods). In addition, the techniques are nicely illustrated with color photographs that demonstrate proper skiing techniques as well as some common beginner mistakes.

While I wouldn't advise beginners to forego an introductory ski lesson, the book provides just the right amount of material to help you get the most out of your first lesson(s) and get you off to a great start in the exciting sport of alpine skiing!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to skiing but take a lesson!, April 26, 2000

By	J. Hauer "me" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very apprehensive before I skiied for the first time because I was going to be skiing with some excellent athletes (including a former Olympian!). The only book on skiing that was in stock at my local bookstore was "Learn Downhill Skiing in a Weekend" so I purchased it.

The best way to learn how to ski is to take lessons and to actually go out and ski. However, this book was the next best thing. I learned all about how to dress, how to use the equipment, some exercises, slope ettiquette and I read up on what I should be doing once I started down the mountain. The book was a great introduction but should not be used in place of lessons. Please, do yourself a favor and take lessons. The book really isn't a substitute but it is an excellent SUPPLEMENT. My day on the slopes turned out well although I didn't brave the black diamond trails with my friends. I stuck to the bunny slope and an intermediate hill.

This book is aimed at the rank beginner with little to no knowledge of the sport.

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that relieves fear for beginners, January 8, 2006

By	W. Snider (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book about 8 years ago for myself. It does a great job of introducing one to the equipment, the physics and fundamentals of downhill skiing. It gives a good head start to anyone who is apprehensive about thier first outing on the slopes. When you take your first lesson, which is highly recomended, you will already be familiar with the terminology and principles thught by the instructor. I still loan this book out to new skiers and they always appreciate it very much.