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Im 50 years old and would like to try the new shaped skis. I tried
skiing 10 years ago on the old narrow skis and could not pick it up as I was not getting good instruction I feel as Im average coordinated but nervous of getting hurt.Anyhow Im wondering if the new wide skis need a lot of knee action to turn as my knees are not what they used to be.I live in Ohio where the intermediate hills seem a bit intimidating to beginners such as myself.Any help woul be appreciated.Thanks Bob S=B2 |
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beginner question...
"Bob" wrote in message ... Im 50 years old and would like to try the new shaped skis. I tried skiing 10 years ago on the old narrow skis and could not pick it up as I was not getting good instruction I feel as Im average coordinated but nervous of getting hurt.Anyhow Im wondering if the new wide skis need a lot of knee action to turn as my knees are not what they used to be.I live in Ohio where the intermediate hills seem a bit intimidating to beginners such as myself.Any help woul be appreciated.Thanks Bob The new skis are shorter and much easier to turn. If your knees are wearing out investigate taking Glucosamine/Chontroitin (helps stabilise/rebuild cartlidge - though its not a miracle cure!). There is quite a good explanation of what the stuff does at http://www.healthspan.co.uk/articles...ticle8_dc.aspx . Also do some exercise to build up your quads/thighs as that will help support your knees - I have an elliptical trainer which is very good for beefing up your legs & completely non-impact. Neoprene knee supports help by keeping the joints warm when you are skiing. If your knees are really wobbly then maybe some kind of brace would help - not cheap though and you need to go to someone who knows what they are doing to get fitted for it and buy it. Finally, depending on what you weigh, any excess weight you can lose before you ski will help a lot. An orthapedic surgeon freind of mine once explained that the load that your weight puts through your knees is amplified something like six times when you do an activity like skiing. HTH I. |
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Thank you as Im already doing all the things you mentioned I may try it
again with instruction this week.Bob S=B2 |
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beginner question...
Skiing is an inheritly dangerous sport. Please consider this even if you
ski good cause it is the other person that can hurt you if you are not aware of your suroundings. I know someone that blew out a knee when someone else ran into them. Good luck, as it is some of the best fun you can have. "Bob" wrote in message ... Im 50 years old and would like to try the new shaped skis. I tried skiing 10 years ago on the old narrow skis and could not pick it up as I was not getting good instruction I feel as Im average coordinated but nervous of getting hurt.Anyhow Im wondering if the new wide skis need a lot of knee action to turn as my knees are not what they used to be.I live in Ohio where the intermediate hills seem a bit intimidating to beginners such as myself.Any help woul be appreciated.Thanks Bob S² |
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beginner question...
Go for it. The newer shaped skis do make the sport easier to pick up.
With a lesson or two, you should be ready to go. Have fun! Bob wrote: Im 50 years old and would like to try the new shaped skis. I tried skiing 10 years ago on the old narrow skis and could not pick it up as I was not getting good instruction I feel as Im average coordinated but nervous of getting hurt.Anyhow Im wondering if the new wide skis need a lot of knee action to turn as my knees are not what they used to be.I live in Ohio where the intermediate hills seem a bit intimidating to beginners such as myself.Any help woul be appreciated.Thanks Bob S² |
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Brian Sniatkowski wrote in message ...
Go for it. The newer shaped skis do make the sport easier to pick up. With a lesson or two, you should be ready to go. Have fun! Bob wrote: Im 50 years old and would like to try the new shaped skis. I tried skiing 10 years ago on the old narrow skis and could not pick it up as I was not getting good instruction I feel as Im average coordinated but nervous of getting hurt.Anyhow Im wondering if the new wide skis need a lot of knee action to turn as my knees are not what they used to be.I live in Ohio where the intermediate hills seem a bit intimidating to beginners such as myself.Any help woul be appreciated.Thanks Bob S² yeah, make sure you take some beginner lessons, if you do not have your own skiis, most resorts have beginner lesson packages that supply everything relatively cheap. |
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Brian Sniatkowski wrote in message ...
Go for it. The newer shaped skis do make the sport easier to pick up. With a lesson or two, you should be ready to go. Have fun! Bob wrote: Im 50 years old and would like to try the new shaped skis. I tried skiing 10 years ago on the old narrow skis and could not pick it up as I was not getting good instruction I feel as Im average coordinated but nervous of getting hurt.Anyhow Im wondering if the new wide skis need a lot of knee action to turn as my knees are not what they used to be.I live in Ohio where the intermediate hills seem a bit intimidating to beginners such as myself.Any help woul be appreciated.Thanks Bob S² yeah, make sure you take some beginner lessons, if you do not have your own skiis, most resorts have beginner lesson packages that supply everything relatively cheap. |
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