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Monday, February 14, 2011

What slope to use at Snow Planet


LevelAbility at SkiingSlope



1aI have never been skiing before.
Beginners Slope




1bI have been skiing before but i'm still working on stopping and turning.Beginners Slope



2I can make wedge turns and i'm able to control my speed.  I'm comfortable skiing from half way up the slope and i'm working towards skiing from the top of the slope.Mid Slope



3I'm able to start the turn in a wedge shape and end the turn with skis parallel.
I'm comfortable skiing from the top of the slope.
Top Slope



4I can ski parallel and can make a basic carving turn.Top Slope


5I can make short, medium and long carving turns.Top Slope

6I can make dynamic short, medium and long carving turns on all
groomed slopes.
Top Slope





LevelAbility of Snow BoardingSlope



1aI have never been snowboarding before.Beginners Slope



1bI have been snowboarding before but i'm not comfortable riding on both heel and toe edges.Beginners Slope



2I can link both turns from half way up the slope, happily riding on both edges and controlling my speed.  I'm working towards snowboarding from the top of the slope.Mid Slope



3I have been to the top of the slope a few times, riding on both edges down the slope, linking both my turns most of the time.  I'm generally happy on the slope. I just need some handy hints.Top Slope



4I'm riding down from the top of the slope easily and could do with some pointers on speed control, turn size and shape to build my confidence.Top Slope



5I can make short, medium and long carving turns.  I can perform basic freestyle.Top Slope



6I can make dynamic carving turns and i'm an advanced freestyler.Top Slope