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How To Backflip

Doing a backflip on skis is a milestone achievement for any freeskier, and it's a trick that requires more commitment to face our own fears than actual technical skills or ability. We're going to break down how to do a backflip into smaller…
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A Beginners Guide to… Ski Slang

The ski resort bubble has it's very own language, and to be fair, it sounds like nonsense to the casual listener. So if you don't know your death cookies from your pow, read on...
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Being accurate regardless of speed is an important part of ski instructor training

Pre Performance Routines & Performance Skiing.

Written by Gareth Shelbourne - New Generation Ski Instructor Training Centre Coach As I write this it is June, the snow has melted and the British summer has started (and yes its currently raining here on Merseyside).  As this summer is…
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Ski Pole Length

Ski Pole Length: What size ski poles do I need? Written by Jon Ahlsen: Background fact: I am 170 cm tall (5 ft 7 in)* When I was young and learned to ski, skis were long and straight. With respect to poles, we were told to put the pole upside…
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Summer in the Alps

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Who are BASI?

Who are BASI and what do they do is a question we are asked on a regular basis by students and parents of students embarking on their journeys to become ski instructors. Understanding who BASI are and what they do is key if you are going to…
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The BASI Level 3 (ISIA) Exam

The BASI level 3 or ISIA (International Ski Instructor Association - as it’s otherwise known) is the next BASI qualification from Level 1 & 2. The BASI level 1 & 2 are great qualifications but they can be done as part of a gap year…
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