Skiing

Skiing, also known as snow skiing, is the activity of gliding over snow using skis, with metal edges, strapped to the feet with ski bindings. The skies were originally made of wooden planks but now it is made of fiberglass or its related composites. Snow skiing evolved into a popular recreational and competitive activity during the 20th century. This sport has many variants, each of which fits into one of the major categories of alpine skiing, nordic skiing, or telemark skiing. DO YOU KNOW Skiing is a major sport during the Winter Olympic Games In the begining of 20th century, Austrian Hannes Schneider pioneered the idea of rotating the body to help steer the skis. The sport of Biathlon was developed from military skiing patrols. HISTORY OF Skiing Skiing evolved gradually from snowshoeing. Originally skiing was a practical way of getting quickly from place to place in snowy climates. Initial forms of skiing resembled today's Nordic, or cross-country, style. Sondre Norheim is known as the "father of modern skiing". Sondre Norheim, in the 19th century, invented bindings that enabled the skier to do turns while skiing down hills. Invention of firmer bindings by Austrian Mathias Zdarsky, to anchor the skier's feet to the ski, enabled the skier to turn more effectively and led to the development of Alpine, or Downhill, skiing. In the early 20th century, Austrian Hannes Schneider pioneered the idea of rotating the body to help steer the skis. TYPES OF SKIING Alpine skiing (also known as Downhill skiing) Backcountry skiing (also known as Off Piste skiing) Cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) Extreme skiing Freeskiing Heliskiing Newschool skiing Telemark skiing Speed skiing Ski jumping Ski mountaineering Ski touring Snowboarding Snowkiting Freestyle skiing Cat skiing

SKIING TUNINGTECHNIQUES Stem techniques The Snowplough - (also known as the wedge) The Stem Christie Parallel turn Carve turn Telemark turn Pivot turn SKIING EQUIPMENTS Skis Ski bindings Ski boots Ski poles Ski wax Ski suit Ski helmet Ski gloves Sunglasses