Skiing for Dummies [Paperback]

Allen St. John (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies | Publication Date: September 15, 1999

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I give this book 'two tips up!' -- Trace Worthington, seven-time World Freestyle Skiing Champion and two-time Olympian

About the Author

Allen St. John is an award-winning contributing editor and columnist for Skiing Magazine and a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764551612
• ISBN-13: 978-0764551611
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Skiing

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Common sense, February 12, 2000

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Oleg Tymchenko (Moscow, Russia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skiing for Dummies (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whether you've already tried skiing, or want to, April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Skiing for Dummies (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you want to know about Skiing, January 14, 2007

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Erin E. Taylor (Manchester NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skiing for Dummies (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!