{"product_id":"9781554079230","title":"Ski Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to improve technique and prepare for the ski season. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Downhill skiing, especially high alpine and backcountry skiing, is a popular recreational activity in North America. This book is the ideal guide for any intermediate skier wanting to take the sport to the next level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSki Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is packed with vibrant color photographs of skiers in action, and clear illustrations give useful analysis to help improve technique and form. The book begins with a thorough explanation of the \"three pillars of skiing\": physical condition, balance and technique. A discussion of the new philosophy of skiing includes a comparison of traditional skis and carving skis and the recommended \"rules\" to follow when choosing equipment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  A comprehensive technique section includes a thorough analysis of ski turns that shows and explains the anatomy of a turn -- including the role of the skis, legs, knees, hips, upper body, arms, ski poles and body weight -- the types of turns, and the phases and elements of a turn.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSki Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e also includes:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTips on how to maintain balance  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on purchasing equipment  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to avoid mistakes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to identify and correct old habits  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning a ski trip  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiing for pleasure. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSki Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e will find a welcome audience among intermediate skiers who want to improve their skills and enjoy this exhilarating sport at their highest potential.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrzej Peszek","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2011-10-06","offer_id":46011353923839,"sku":"9781554079230","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_018839c8-c28b-4957-b479-300eb61a21cb.jpg?v=1723055246","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781554079230","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}