Is snow skiing hard?

Question

Because I want to go snow skiing.

Answer 1

Its not very hard at all if you take a few lessons.  Most people learn fairly quickly

Have Fun!!!

Answer 2

No its actully not that hard.

I was Skiing Just about this time last week with my School it was my first time!

I went to Italy.

Hope you have a go at it! Its worth the money trust me

Good Luck xx

Answer 3

Its not hard to learn but if you want to get to a higher level it is one of the hardest sports to master.

Answer 4

Well of course its going to be hard the first couple times you try it. Everything is like that. But it you don't try it, your going to regret it. If you don't like it after you've been at it for a while, you don't have to go anymore.

Answer 5

It's super easy to pick up and get the basics down.  It's hard to become advanced from there though.

Get a lesson & some good fitting boots and you'll have a blast!

Answer 6

it takes a littel practice

Answer 7

No, actually snow skiing isn't that hard & it can be quite enjoyable if you learn the correct way when you start.

I've been an expert skier for over 35 yrs. & I can give you some good tips for a beginner. First, try & get a friend or two to go with you on your first trip. Ski resorts are nice places to hang out all day long & there are plenty of things do when you're resting from your skiing.

Rent your skis at first & decide how much you like the sport. Don't spend a lot of extra money at first but make sure you have plenty of warm clothing. Once you get cold, you're day will be ruined.

Check your local ski area for a package deal. Most of them will include your rental equip. {skis, boots & poles}, ski lesson & lift ticket all as one price. You can can save a lot by doing it this way. Second, try taking a lesson the first day, unless you're going with someone who has skied enough so that they may teach you. If you want a lesson try getting a group lesson--group lessons are much cheaper, you can learn by watching the other skiers & you can meet new ski friends.

When you rent your skis, tell the person that you're a beginner & that you want a shorter ski. Shorter skis are much easier to learn with. You can turn & stop much easier with a shorter ski since you don't have as much ski to turn & stop with.

On your first trip remember that the ski hills are always designated the same no matter where you ski, i.e., a green circle is for beginners, a blue square is for intermediate & black diamonds are for advanced or expert.

Stay on the beginner slopes until you feel under control & don't feel bad about falling. Falling is a part of the learning process. I don't know a skier who didn't fall a lot when they first started.

Learn to turn as much as you can & make sure you can stop when you want to. Ask someone to teach you how to snow-plow right away. This is a very simple technique to learn & even expert skiers still use it when necessary. Learn to go back & forth {left & right} rather than straight down the hill. This will control your speed & you'll get use to turning.

Finally, make sure your boots feel comfortable--sore feet will ruin your day. Also, learn how to adjust your boots. A lot of times your boots will loosen up after your first few runs & you'll need to check them & tighten them again if necessary. Make sure your boots don't feel too tight or your feet will get sore.

Finally, start doing a little bit of exercise before your first ski trip, unless you're already in good shape. You should make sure your lower body {from you waist down} is in shape. Most of your skiing is down from the hips down.

GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN!!!

Answer 8

It is kind of hard to learn at first. Once you do it a few times, it becomes much easier. Eventually, it becomes so easy that it is completely effortless, although it is extremely difficult to become an excellent skier.

Answer 9

I was never any good at ice skating or skateboarding or anything unstable under my feet, so I wondered how hard skiing would be when I first tried it. I spent the first day mostly just using a wedge (tips together) but I was able to ski and I loved it. I now ski as often as I can and wish I had taken it up earlier. You've got to go. Life's short.

Answer 10

It is not that hard to get up on skis and go down the hill but its harder to master than snowboarding.

Answer 11

snow skiing is very hard when you land, before then it's fairly easy.  Take a series of lessons, be sure your boots fit tight around your foot and ankle. Follow the instructors advice, practice, practice, practice.

The ski boot should have only your foot and sock in it, no pants cuffs or sweats wadded up in them. Kick your heel hard on the floor several times to be sure the heel is all the way back in the heel cup. Tighten the 2 bottom buckles, the the strap around your ankle, then reach your toes forward, you should just touch the end of the boot. If not, the boots are too long, so try a smaller size.  A man with a size 11 shoe should wear a size 10 ski boot (28, 2+8=10)  the boots are sized for European numbers. Women go one more size smaller.

Hope this helps, enjoy the sport.

Answer 12

not really, if you take lessons its really not that bad. Harder than snowboarding though.