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What type of skier are you?

Posted by admin on 10-10-11 in Winter Sports Blog | 0 comments

The Cautious Skier: This is the skier that prefers slow to moderate speeds and a gentle sloping terrain. Snow plowing and big, wide turns are a sure tell sign that you might be a “Cautious Skier”. Not to worry…we have the right equipment and know the right settings for this type of skier. *Colors to remember….Green and Mild Blues   The Moderate Skier This is the skier that prefers a variety of speeds and varied terrains. This type of skier can maneuver easily on the slopes but may not be ready to head out of bounds...

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Is Snowboarding for you?

Posted by admin on 10-10-11 in Winter Sports Blog | 0 comments

Here are some simple things to keep in mind while you try to figure it out if you are a “Boarder” or a “Skier”. The first step is to make sure that your snowboard is right for you. You want a board that is not too short, long, wide, or narrow. The wrong size board will make snowboarding more difficult then it has to be. Snowboarding has similar body movements to skiing. Your knees are slightly bent to help absorb bumbs. Just like skiing, staying relaxed is the key to avoiding injury. Your first time on a snowboard you...

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