Getting in shape for ski season
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skiing is a strenuous activity, be prepared for it.0
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I fully agree with a lifting program! I've been skiing since I was about 6 years old, I ran track in high school and part of college and the years where I did some serious leg training, the slopes felt easier, I didn't get tired, and I was more willing to go down double diamonds. Lifting, especially leg and core work, made a significant difference!0
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Last year I really started heavy lifting doing Squats, lunges and other accessories like box jumps and saw a HUGE improvement in my skiing last season. I could charge the hill faster and stronger and I definitely could ski longer. I am a very aggressive skier so I used to get tired about a few straight hours of ripping. During my trip last year to VT I skied a full 8 hours both days and still had some left in the tank. My friends were all at the bar waiting for me to finish up0
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Speaking of skiing....anyone picking up new gear this year? I am going into my 5th season on my Volkl Bridges but I am already shopping. I have been very happy with this ski but I want something new. I am looking at the Line Sick Day 95 or Line Supernatural's. I guess I could just get the new Volkl Bridges0
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irishman213 wrote: »Speaking of skiing....anyone picking up new gear this year? I am going into my 5th season on my Volkl Bridges but I am already shopping. I have been very happy with this ski but I want something new. I am looking at the Line Sick Day 95 or Line Supernatural's. I guess I could just get the new Volkl Bridges
I could get into long discussions about women's skis, but I'm not all that well versed on the men's ones. Try EpicSki or SnowHeads -- the folks there'll give you LOTS of advice.
...For the ladies, try the Ski Diva forum.0
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