How to Stop on Skis
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Philip Cyburt enjoys skiing in his free time from his job as CEO. The document discusses the importance of learning how to slow down and stop on the slopes safely. It describes the snow plough method, which involves bending the knees and pointing the tips of the skis inward to apply pressure along the skis and gradually lose speed until stopping. When using this technique, skiers should keep their eyes focused on the trail rather than looking down at their skis to avoid accidents.
How to Stop on Skis
- 2. ? Philip "Phil" Cyburt enjoys staying physically active outside of his work as chief executive officer at the Laurus Corporation in Los Angeles. Philip Cyburt is particularly fond of skiing. One of the first techniques a person must learn as a skier is to decrease speed and to pull off an effective stop. Skiers who fail to master this basic move are putting themselves and those around them at much greater risk for injury. The most basic method for slowing down and stopping on a trail is known as the snow plough method. The snow plough his achieved by first bending inward at the knees so that they come close to touching slightly out in front of the body.
- 3. ? As the knees bend, a person should point the nose of either ski inward. At the same time skiers should begin transitioning their weight forward. As pressure builds along the skis the skier will gradually lose momentum until ultimately coming to a stop. Beginners should remember that the snow plough technique should be performed with both eyes on the trail ahead rather than looking the skis themselves. Taking one¡¯s eyes off of the trail is one of the most common causes of a skiing accident.