Alpine skiing attracts many - not only professional athletes, but also ordinary people. Alpine skiing can be useful and enjoyable to spend a day off, even if you are skiing quite recently and are a beginner skier. The skiing technique at first and in the future depends on many things - for example, on how successful and comfortable you have chosen ski poles.
Instructions
Step 1
Take your ski poles seriously - choosing the right poles will improve your skiing technique and make it easier for you to learn. You should not buy too expensive poles at the beginning of your ski career - they often break and become unusable.
Step 2
Sticks differ among themselves depending on what they are made of, what their tip is, what the handle is made of, and what shape it has, as well as the shape of the stick itself and the size of the ring above its tip. The length of the sticks that suit you directly depends on your height.
Step 3
You can choose the material at your discretion - the lightest are carbon fiber sticks, which are elastic enough to break less, unlike fiberglass ones, and at the same time compare favorably with aluminum sticks in weight. At the same time, carbon fiber poles are more expensive, and if you are just getting started skiing, simple and inexpensive aluminum poles with plastic or metal sharp tips are suitable for you.
Step 4
It is important to correctly calculate the length of the sticks - take the stick by the handle so that the arm is bent at the elbow at 90 degrees and stand up straight. Add 5-10 cm to the resulting length, taking into account the height of the ski boots and the skis themselves.
Step 5
If you are going to ride in open spaces, you will need poles with a large diameter ring above the tip, and if you are riding on pre-made trails, the diameter of the ring may be small.
Step 6
Choose the handle of the stick so that it fits comfortably in your hand - it should not slip, and therefore it should not be made of smooth plastic.
Step 7
It is best to choose poles with detachable straps. If you bought sticks with straps that won't come off, cut them off so that you don't dislocate your fingers in the event of a fall.
