Skiing Exercises

What is more popular among french teens, downhill skiing or cross country? What is more popular among french teens, downhill skiing or cross country ? What do young people do in the afternoon of L'Aid el-Fitr?

What is the world record for longest jump during a downhill skiing event? Watching the downhill skiing event in the Olympics and those guys are flying down the hill. Wanted to know what the record is for the longest jump ever achieved.

What do the cow bells at the end of the downhill skiing represent? At the end of a downhill skiing run, I hear cow bells sounding off, I guess I heard once before what they represented, but, I must have forgotten, so, I would like to be reminded once again, why are they sounded each time a skier finishes his downhill ski run?

why is downhill skiing so popular to watch during the olympics? I was just wondering what makes downhill skiing so popular to watch

Does downhill skiing count as a cardio or an aerobic exercise? Is an hour of downhill skiing the same as an hour of jogging?

Is there a HUGE difference between skiing a true twin and a regular downhill ski? Hii!!! I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the transition between a regular downhill ski to a true twin tip ski. I currently have the Volkl Vertigo skis and I am purchasing the Line Anthem skis. I am more of a downhill skier but I also do some jibbing. I was told they are more of a park ski but they are also a great all around ski. Thanks for your help :)

Do the downhill skiing classes really help? I have tried to learn how to downhill without an instructor, my husband explain what to do, but I didnt manage to learn it properly so I was thinking to take some classes. Do you really think that skiing classes help or should I just save the money and stay home?

what are the red poles/squares things used for at the olympics for downhill skiing? i watched the men ski downhill and on corners they hit the red things, some kind of square flag or whatever it is on some rubber poles all the way down. what are they for? Oh ok. So are the blue lines generated for the tv or are they actually painted on the snow, cuz they dont really align properly if they are painted on the snow?

What equipment do you need for downhill/alpine skiing? I have recently gotten into downhill/alpine skiing. I am wondering what equipment should you have to ski comfortably, and also, if you have any, tips for skiing and getting better at it. Any websites with any of this would be helpful as well. Thanks for your time!

what is the best place for downhill skiing and snowboarding in Finland? This new year we (about 6 people) are planning to visit Finland for skiing and snowboarding. Can you suggest any winter resort at Lake district or Helsinki region - we are interested in cottage rent - for 5-6 days. Can you provide me with link to good resorts that are nearby hill? our start point is Saint-petersburg, russia, we gonna travel by car - so suggested places near to arctic circle seems to be nice - but too far from saint-petersburg :-( - probably other suggestions

Is downhill skiing effective cross training for runners? I'll be skiing about 8 hours each day for 5 days next week (in addition to my regular running plan). Will this help at all?

Where is the best place to to downhill skiing within a couple hours driving of Spokane, Washington? We are going to be at a conference in Spokane in March and had hoped to do some skiing. Is there a good resort within a couple hours driving?

What is downhill skiing in Vermont like in late March? I am going to Vermont last week of March, first week of April and was curious what the skiing is usually like that time of year. We are staying near Okemo. Thanks for your help.

How would a snowboarder perform on a professional downhill skiing course? I was watching some word cup downhill and it got me thinking... How would snowboarder v skier times compare? Would it be too fast to attempt on a board?

Getting in shape for downhill skiing? I just booked a winter trip to Colorado to go downhill skiing. I'm in terrible shape, but I used to be a good skiier. Any ideas about what sorts of things I should do between now and then (I have about 3 months) to get ready for a week of skiing? Thanks.

Where is the best downhill skiing in Australia? I'm looking into going on a student exchange next year, but I want to go somewhere that I can ski. Australia is one of the options I was looking at, but what is skiing like in Australia? Are the mountains any good, or are they more like hills? Is there a large number of places to ski packed into one area? How long does ski season usually last? Also, if you know any of this information for New Zealand, that would be helpful too. Thanks!

How can i get sponsored for downhill skiing? I am a ski racer and would like to get sponsored. What are some ways for me to get noticed and find sponsors?

How do i improve my downhill skiing stance to ski more fluidly and with control? I am a intermediate/advanced skier who would like to improve my stance so i can ski more fluidly and with ultimate control, and i also want to look great!

Do you need goggles for downhill skiing? I am going skiing tomorrow for the first time. Do i need ski goggles?

In downhill skiing, are the red marker flags just to shows the route or do they serve another purpose? Watching the Winter Olympics, some of the skiers seem to be going out of their way to clip the red flags. Are they just getting as close to the apex of the corner as possible or doing something else? Thanks for your answers!

What is a good pre-season downhill skiing workout? I love to go carving down the local hills and Lutsen Mountain in northern Minnesota, but every time I go out, I get sore. This winter, I am going to be going out west to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and I don't want to have to stop every ten turns to rest. Mainly I feel it right above my knees. What is an entertaining and inexpensive way to get in-shape?

During Olympic downhill skiing, why do the skiers begin before the starting bell finishes? When skiers start, the bell begins ringing and they exit the starting gates before the bell finishes ringing. Why is that?

When did they start putting the blue lines on downhill skiing courses?

Which Alaskan city has better downhill skiing opportunities, Anchorage or Fairbanks? I grew up skiing both big and small resorts in Utah... Definitely interested in real mountains, not just some tiny little hill with rope tows and poma lifts! I don't ski moguls, but I'll ski almost anything else.

How many people are seriously injured or killed downhill skiing in USA? Just wondering. I was recently injured on a terrain park. Hit air and landed on back of my head. Suffered a left frontal hemorrhagic contusion of my brain. I'll be OK, but if not for my helmet I would be dead. I cracked my helmet in half. I'm an advanced skiier who moguls, but never been on a terrain park. PLEASE BE CAREFUL EVERYONE!! I've officially given up the sport sad to say. I'm 51 years old and should have never been on the terrain park!

How to stop while skiing downhill?? I already know about the basic 'wedge' technique on my first time skiing.(spreading my skis at the back and narrowing them in the front) I want to learn the technique where you stop quickly by rapidly turning perpendicular/sideways?? (if that makes sense...) I have alot of trouble while going downhill because it's just so fast and i want to stop, but the wedge technique doesn't help! Help please!

how fast do you go when downhill skiing? so i was wondering, how fast do you usually go if you're a moderate downhill skier, like nothing extreme, just for recreation?

What's the best coat to get for downhill skiing and snowshoeing? Maybe I'm crazy to think I can find one coat that can do it all. But I found this North Face jacket on sale at REI http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=NA&model=AN8X&language=en Am I right in thinking that it might handle both jobs, or do I need to get seperate coats for both activities? Thanks for your help!

Does anyone know what the red and blue flags mean in downhill skiing? I'm watching the Super G right now and I see all the red and blue flags on the course and I was wondering if anyone can tell me what they mean?

How old is too old to go downhill skiing.? Please give me some realistic feedback and/or stories to support.

How do they make the lines in the snow for downhill and slalem skiing? The lines in the snow on ski slopes, particularly downhill which are so steep, are precise, neat and don't disappear when the snow melts in the sun. How are they put there and how do they stay there?

Where would you most likely go to spend your holiday downhill skiing: Missouri, Colorado,? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me!

Are men better than women at downhill skiing? Because I don't see any reason they would be, so could they compete against each other?

Why isn't uphill skiing as popular a sport as downhill skiing? I think people are just plain lazy and don't have the guts to become an uphill skier.

Re: the downhill skiing currently on TV on the Olympics - are they black runs? Excuse my ignorance but on TV the run looks kind of flat, like if you were skiing it yourself at a normal pace it wouldn't be that hard? And it isn't about skiing hard runs, but more about speed? Or is that just how it looks like on TV??

What are local stores i can go to for Downhill Skiing? im doing this for a school project so i need you're help answer fast!!!!!! pplease and thankyou

What is the difference between these skiing events: Downhill and Super G? On the Olympic coverage, they have mentioned several times that the Downhill and Super G events were run on the same hill. So what is the difference between these events?

Anyone have suggestions for best downhill skiing in late April?

Which is a common type of skiing (downhill or cross country)? Which is a common type of skiing? Downhill skiing or cross country skiing.

Why do they call it downhill skiing? I mean, is there an UPHILL skiing??

Why, in international downhill skiing do the spectators? ring cowbells? How did this start? We have a cat that looks a lot like you Fuzzybutt.:)

What country will win the summer downhill slalom skiing competition?

Why was Erika Schinegger stripped of her 1966 downhill skiing world title?

is downhill skiing a form of excise ? i don't just downhill ski i also hit rails and jumps and stuff.

Where would you most likey go to spend your holiday downhill skiing: Missouri, Colorado, or Texas? Why?

are downhill ski poles any different than cross country skiing?

Why is the Downhill Skiing dangerous and yet people Ski it?

True or false? A larger man has an advantage in downhill skiing? Please explain fully the physics behind your answer.

Vancouver Olympics 2010; women's downhill skiing fall? Who was the woman in the downhill skiing that fell about 10 feet into the race? I feel bad for her ):

During the Olympic downhill skiing, why are there cowbells ringing?

At what age can you start teaching your children how to downhill ski? What ages do ski schools start youngsters on the fundamentals of downhill skiing?

Why do they ring a cowbell during downhill skiing in the Olympics?

do you think competition downhill skiing is cool??? im on a downhill competition ski team do you think its cool? im bored and this is the only Q i could think of. lol

Alternative for Downhill Skiing during Summer.? Hi. I'm a downhill (alpine) skier, and I love the sport. However the Ski Season is somewhat short here in Toronto (4 months) and I'm wondering if there is Alternative for Downhill Skiing during the summer? Without traveling Like Alternative Sport that's really similar to skiing

When skiing on a steep downhill slope,have you ever had moments you felt you're too fast to control yourself? And you got a little panic... How do you manage to correct your speed/turns, or if you have to fall, how do you fall safely with least impact and danger to yourself?

How do you get involved in downhill ski racing? How do you get involved in downhill ski racing if you are a begginer?

Whats freestyle downhill skiing? I am an avid downhill skier, but this is the first I heard about freestyle whats freestyle and how are the ski's different

How tall should your downhill skis be compared to you're own height? How tall should your downhill skis be compared to you're own height? I'm an expert (does not mean i'm amazing) level skier. where should the tip of my skis come up to me when i stand next to them?

Which burns more fat? Cross country or downhill skiing? Which one is more exercising?

Does any company make light weight downhill ski boots? Now the most advanced skiers are looking for the lightest weight downhill ski boots (desirable weight is under 2 lb each boot). The lighter is better. Please send me a reference.

downhill skiing in iceland? i know there are loads of downhill skiing hills in iceland.......but are there any open during the summer?

Downhill skiing game in Windows 95? Does anybody remember that skiing game in Windows 95? I don't remember the name, but it was something like "Downhill Skiing" or something. I remember the game as you were this little person skiing down a hill, and you used the left and right arrow keys to move around. The whole time you are racing down a hill (in a bird's eye view) trying not to crash into trees, and sometimes (I don't remember why, though) they would catch on fire. Also, at the end, this monster guy would almost come out of nowhere and eat you. Does anybody know what I'm talking about, or am I just stupid?!

Benefits of downhill skiing? I have to do a project on the benefits of sports. What are the physical and social benefit? How does it help develop leadership skills?

do you know stuff about downhill skiing? PLEASE ANSWER IF YOU DO!!!!? help its due tomorrow!! i need info on downhill skiing please help!!!

How long to Downhill ski boots last? I have 2 pr of downhill ski boots that have been in storage for 5yrs. Are they still good, or should I replace them before a ski trip this winter?

Is downhill skiing a good excersize? Cause it kinda feels like it's good for your thighs, and an overall nice workout!! Is it??

i need help with report!!!! On downhill skiing? please help due tomorrow cant find info!!!! anyone know where some good sites are??? remeber its on DOWNHILL SKIING (a.k.a. alpine). thanks!!!

Can lite terrain back country skis be used for both downhill and cross country skiing? I found a pair of BC Skis that I really want to buy, but I was originally looking for downhill skis, and I'd like to buy something that will allow me to quit renting downhill skis. At the same time, I have several friends who are very into cross country skiing that I'd like to try to pick up, but don't want to invest in good XC skis yet. If I go with the BC, and want to use it for both, what kind of binding do you put on them?

Where can i get a pair of downhill skis, bindings, and boots for a cheap price? I'm not a huge skier, but I've decided i can do better than rentals. Where can i get a pair of decent downhill skis, bindings, and boots for preferable under $300? (The lower the better really)

I'm going to rent skis soon, for downhill skiing.... how should they fit? should they be tight? or loose? should they be tighter or looser around the foot part or ankle part or calf part? also, should I wear 1 or 2 pairs of knee-high wool socks? 2 pairs seems like it would be warmer, but people seem to say that 1 keeps your feet warmer.... oh, and i've been skiing 3 times already, and i'm slowly getting better, i just want the best ski trip ever!

What is the difference between normal downhill skis and ski skates? I've been boarding for 10 yrs but would like to try skiing, and was wondering if it'd be more fun to try the shorter skate skis?

What are best smaller downhill ski areas with gentle slopes in New England? Our kids are beginner downhill skiers and need lots of gentle slopes with nice long runs in New England, preferably Vermont or New Hampshire, or even Massachusetts, but not large resorts, as we're not crazy about the big crowds.

What size should my downhill skis be? I'm a young male skier 5'8 160lbs moving to Colorado and want to pick up a new set of skis. I am from the midwest so I have only been able ski out west 1-2 times a year. I'd consider myself intermediate to advanced (able to go down the single blacks in Park City, but havent done the double blacks). I dont race, just do downhill and moguls. What size should my skis be? Ive been 'fit' at shops a few times and have heard a pretty big range.

Is life a downhill skiing trip or an uphill gardening exercise for you?