How new ski designs are speeding up the learning curve

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New concepts in ski design are literally speeding up the learning curve. First, there was the invention of carving skis. This helped skiers to turn more easily on firm snow.  Then came the extra wide off-piste skis. Off-piste skis are much wider than the carving skis. This allows for better float in deeper snow, which
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Ski tips for skiing powder

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Off piste ski tips for skiing deep powder by top level off piste ski instructor Mark Gear. Learning how to ski off piste in deep powder snow can make fairly accomplished groomed run skiers feel somewhat like beginers again. The following off piste skiing tips will help you cut through the frustration quicker and help
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Pre season ski fitness training

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Pre-season fitness tips and exercises for better skiing by pro skier and elite level ski instructor Mark Gear. There is no better physical training for skiing, than skiing itself.  Although, statistically speaking, the majority of skiers partake in the sport for just 2-3 weeks per year.  With this in mind, it’s not suprising that it
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Learning to ski off-piste in Chamonix

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Guardian travel writer, Gwyn Topham came to Chamonix to learn to ski off-piste with All Mountain Performance on our 5 day Intermediate, off-piste ski course. Despite going home with weary legs, Gwyn made massive progress with his skiing over the course run by Mark Gear. Here is the article that tells his story of how
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