Stanford Ski Team

Skiing Tips - Gear by SkiingTeam .. Aug 24 08 1:33pm Keep ‘em clean. Keep your bindings clean at all times, dirt may corrode the bindings and cause them to malfunction. Oil coating. During the summer, use a light coating of oil on the edges to prevent your skis from rusting. Parabolics. New skis tend to have fatter ends and a skinner middle,...

Skiing Tips - Safety by SkiingTeam .. Aug 24 08 1:33pm Don't drink and ski. Drinking and skiing is dangerous. Don't do it. It's all about control. Be aware of your technique, the terrain and the skiers/snowboarders around you and try to ski in control. Stop if you're tired. If you're tired, stop skiing. It's better to relax and ski again another...

Skiing Tips - Technique by SkiingTeam .. Aug 24 08 1:33pm Get in shape. Don't try to ski yourself into shape. You'll enjoy skiing more if you're physically fit. Set a goal. Set a target for yourself to work toward all winter long. Ski up. Ski with people better than you, it will help you improve. Take a lesson. The best way to become a better...