From: nishida@etl.go.jp (NISHIDA Kenji)
Subject: Re: rec.skiing FAQ 04/13
Organization: Electrotechnical Lab.
Distribution: fj
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 02:11:24 GMT


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            The rec.skiing Frequently Asked Questions List
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   Index:
       1) Welcome, Disclaimers, etc
       2) Equipment
       3) Clothing
       4) Technique
       5) Transportation
       6) Lodging
       7) Phone Numbers
       8) Miscellaneous
       9) Jobs
      10) Summit County
      11) Southern California
      12) Exercises
      13) Lest we become too serious

 ----------------------- Section 04: Technique -----------------------

 4.01) "Are there any good books on technique?"

     Whenever this question comes up 14 people will reply that you should
     go purchase a copy of Lito Tejada-Flores' book "Breakthrough on Skis".
     Available at your local bookstore or from the Third Hand (916-926-2600).

     A list of texts often mentioned on the net:
 
     We Learned to Ski         Handbook of Skiing     Breakthough on Skis
     Harold Evans              Karl Gamm              Lito Tadjada-Flores
     St. Martins Press         Knopf                  Vintage
     ISBN 0-312-85859-0        ISBN 0-679-72836-8     ISBN 0-394-7470
     $12.95                    $16.95                 $10.95

     Note that this is one of the more hotly debated topics on this 
     group. The conversation ususally goes: "Lito's book is great!"
     "Naw, Lito's full of it!". Whatever. Check out the books and decide
     for yourself. Just remember that no book is ever a substitute for
     a couple of hours with a good instructor!


 4.02) "So how should I get started anyway?"

     Lessons. Take lessons. In fact, even if you think you're a skiing
     god already you should probably take some lessons. Unless your 
     friend happens to be an instructor you probably should *not* let
     your friend "teach you to ski". Many areas offer extremely attractive
     "first time skier" packages. These packages will often include
     ski gear, a ticket, and instruction at a very low price.

     Many areas have ski clubs that offer free instruction.  For the same
     price of a regular discount bus trip you go with a ski club that
     you can socialize with regularly.  You get free instruction and 
     always have someone to ski with.  Besides the discount rates, when
     you take the bus you save yourself from angst that comes with 
     driving home in blowing snowstorms after a long day skiing.