Technique isn’t isn’t the only thing that affects skiing outcomes. Additional factors such as environmental, physiological, psychological, equipment, and tactics all play an important role.
Everybody loves skiing powder. Okay, everybody loves the idea of skiing powder, but many actually find it a struggle. Here are a few tips and tactics to make life easier: Pivot with PrecisionOnly twist your skis …
Read morePatience For Powder – Tips & Tactics for Skiing Fresh Snow
Skiing is a pretty active sport, and with all that exercise you’ll be getting hot and steamy… and so will your goggles. Sliding down a slippery slope is difficult enough when you can see, so here …
It’s cold out there on the mountain. Let’s get dressed for your first day of skiing? The main goal is to prevent heat loss, but not prevent it so much that you get all hot and …
A first time skier often feels like they’ve just stepped off their space ship onto an alien planet. Ski boots even look like space boots, and I’m pretty sure that’s what attracted me to the …
Read moreBeginner Skiing Progression – Getting Out On Snow & Getting Used To The Gear
A couple of weeks ago, we, the Section 8 Interns, had the opportunity to join a ski-fit class in a new strength training gym in Comox Valley! We hope you will enjoy the workout we …
Preventing Knee Injuries in Skiing By Lissa Fraser MScPT Registered Physiotherapist, recreational skier and owner of Fresh Tracks Physiotherapy All sports and activities carry some degree of injury risk with them and unfortunately knee injuries …
Have you ever tried to learn some specific ski technique but was unable to perform it no matter how much you practiced? Sometimes there are physical limitations that prevent our body from certain movements. We will …
Everybody would prefer to ski on a beautiful blue bird day… but you just spent 3 hours driving to the resort and your weeks wages on lift tickets for the whole family. Your going skiing …
I get made fun of a lot in the snow school locker room because I’m constantly tinkering with my boots. For me, with a somewhat aging crooked body, it’s just small tweaks in the endless …
Read moreAre your ski boots helping you be a bad ass skier… or a bad skier?
If symptoms indicate, be on the lookout for any of these ski tuning issues that may be a contributing factor. Dull edges: Probably the most obvious ski tuning issue and the easiest fix. While dull or …
Read moreSki Tuning & Maintenance Issues that Affect Your Performance
There’s all sorts of marketing magic out there trying to convince you to spend hundreds of dollars on the latest carbon fiber models. But when it comes to poles… it’s size that matters;) Pole length is …
Variations in ski design affect the ski’s performance. If you’re unfamiliar, here’s the basics… Ski Length: Shorter skis tend to be more maneuverable, whereas longer skis typically require a stronger steering effort, but add some stability at …
