Cross Country Skiing

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Borrowed one of these from a friend before taking our four year old skiiing for the first time. Couldn't have asked for a better tool to help us get him on and off the ski lifts, and up off the ground when he fell. Our son liked it too, as it didn't hurt or pull on him when we lifted him. We're buying our own for the next trip to the snow. Really made a great difference in our ski-days.

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This is not a good product. I found the velcro came unstuck from the skis and reinstalled it, only to have it come undone again ruining the remainder of the day skiing with my son. On the other hand, this company makes a great harness.

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I have used the Hotronic ski boot heaters for about 10 years. Due to circulation problems, my feet get cold very quickly while skiing. The Hotronic heaters have helped quite a bit, and the company continues to make improvements with battery life on the product. These insoles are a fantastic improvement, and make the boot heaters much more versatile for me. They make installation into a boot a breeze. I did it myself with the instructions provided that had NO WORDS - ONLY PICTURES!! Those are my kind of directions. Also, the insoles make it much easier to move the heaters from boot to boot. Now I can use them skiing one day, and move them to my apres ski boots for a day of watching ski racing at the bottom of the slope. This makes the hotronic heaters a much higher value for me. I have also invested in the new M4 battery pack, and I am hoping it lives up to the promises of increased battery life.

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Great book if you are into Skiing. I can't wait to see the DVD.

This is a great book about skiing. It's an easy read and you can go through it in a weekend. This book talks about the making of the movie. It's not a novel form of the movie- which I haven't seen. I already wanted to see the movie, but am even more excited now.

I read the book last December and loved it. The rest of may family read it as well. Last night we went to see the film. Highly recommend both (read book before watching the film).

I sprained my ankle on the first day of a ski trip to Vail and realized that I better find a good book to read for the coming days. Went into the local bookstore and saw a small display for The Edge of Never. Looked interesting enough, so I bought the book and started reading it the next evening. Couldn't put it down. There are many adjectives to describe this story: gripping, exciting, nerve-racking, emotional, vivid, honest, real. There is no embellishment in the story. There are no characters that are made to appear larger than they really are. They are all human and recognize their limitations and human weaknesses in the face of the book's main character . . . the mountains. Kerig does an amazing job bringing the mountains to life. Chamonix is not merely a backdrop. It is as forceful a character as Everest in Into Thin Air. The only thing I really wish Kerig had added to the book is some pictures of the mountains, couloirs and characters. Long ramble short, an excellent and adventurous read.

This book reads like a heart thumping spy novel. Never a dull moment. At the same time it gives insight to the incredible world of big mountain skiing. Kerig makes it so you understand and identify with the characters. You see that these people are consummate professionals, not ski bums. The risks taken are not frivolous. Kerig gives you a feel for what drives them. I highly recommend this book to anyone, skier or not.

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The book is, I would say, in outdated format. Pictures are sober. Also, the text, kind of, repeats itself, without giving the clear hints that one would expect for skiing different types of snow conditions. Of course, you can learn some interesting techniques from such a book always, but I expected more from it.

Read this book cover to cover, underline and study, before you go skiing for the first time. Then take three lessons and you will be off to a great start. Wish I had read this book three years ago when I first started skiing. It has a lot of very basic information that other books and videos leave out.

This book is the perfect supplement to on-hill lessons. That's an enormous endorsement, because any book or method which proposes to make you an expert skier while sitting on your couch is completely off the mark! Mark Elling's systematic approach worked wonders for me as I started skiing after moving to Utah at age 29. My first year on skis I spent 60 days on the hill, had 5 lessons, and read and reread (mostly on the throne!) this book. Three years later and I've progressed to a backcountry powder maniac and aggresive resort skier. Skiing well takes practice, time, and personal instruction. This book will reinforce the good lessons, help clarify the bad lessons, and give you things to think about while you're stuck in traffic on your first powder day. Reviewers who chide Elling for writing a disorganized book full of tips seem to be reading too fast and not digesting and perfecting the earlier chapters before moving on. Patience, skiers, patience!

This book presents a relatively simple approach to skiing that works in all conditions (with some modifications). I don't use it all the time, but there are times when it is useful to revert to ... It works without question.

You cannot learn skiing by reading a book. Like any other skills, good skiing requires hours and hours of training. However, it is good to read "how to" manual before going to the hills. It is also especially good to look inside the book AFTER skiing day with fresh memories of one's own performance. This is a good book for everyone eager to learn more and improve his skiing skills. I do recommend it. For extreme skiing lovers I highly recommend three DVD's by well know extreme skier and filmmaker Peter Chrzanowski: "The Spirit", "Valdez Goes Extreme" and "Mt. Robson, The North Face". And if you want to relax next to the fireplace after a day of skiing then get Naked Pictures of Famous People

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I bought quite a few skiing books for my reference and this is one now I keep in my bag, very helpful adn very clear. The other book, All Mountain Skiing, is pretty good to.

Much too technical,even for me and I am a physics major. Last 25% of the book has a few good tips but overall not practical.

Let's compare books. There is a better book for understanding ski mechanics and the fundamentals of alpine skiing. It's titled, World Cup Ski Technique: Learn and Improve, by James Major and Olle Larsson. It's more concise, more interesting, more readable; the photomontage sequences are larger, more brilliant, more illuminating (in terms of the lesson we are learning); and I really believe it reaches a larger audience (including junior racers), not because it's dumbed-down, rather it's smartened-up with lively prose and an obvious passion for the fun and games of skiing. I tell my kids to just ignore that silly peacock and ski away with joy in your hearts.

Once again, Ron LeMaster has hit a home run. Current, insightful, chock full of useful information that you can use to enhance your skiing. The photo montages are exceptional. Related in plain language that is easy to understand with practical on-snow drills that really make a difference. Any intermediate or advanced skier who wants to "pump up the volume" on their technique should read Ultimate Skiing. And PSIA Certified Instructors will find the content fresh and invaluable.