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Components of Modern Alpine Skiing Techniques

robertz — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:08:00 GMT

Introduction of brakaway gates in the early 1980s had big impact on racing techniques but this time around changes in equipment and technology have revolutionized not only racing but skiing, in general.

Characteristics of a Successful Alpine Skier

robertz — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:44:00 GMT

Elite skiers can be differentiated from non-elite skiers on the basis of power, strength and motor characteristics. However, skiing is a typical technique dependent sport and no special physiological variable is dominant to definitely predict the rank within high level performance group.

Reference:
This article reveals the most important physiological characteristics for a performance-oriented alpine skier and is fragment of a larger article originally published at http://physiotherapy.curtin.edu.au/resources/educational-resources/exphys/98/alpineskiing.cfm by Ulli Julich.

Alpine Skiing - Short History and Disciplines Overview

robertz — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:28:00 GMT

Skiing has been invented to assist hunting, and as practical transportation, also used for military maneuvers. First documented evidence comes from modern day Norway and Sweden and dates 5000 B.C. Modern day skiing is also a competitive sport...

Reference:
Fragment of a larger article originally published at http://physiotherapy.curtin.edu.au/resources/educational-resources/exphys/98/alpineskiing.cfm by Ulli Julich.

Drop-In

robertz — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:43:00 GMT

This turn-entry drill can be compared to the pipe entry, where the body center of mass has to travel forward and down into the pipe before the skis move even an inch down the wall. Got it?