Preparation Before Lesson
Rent Equipment: Make sure to have rented skiing equipment such as a snowboard or skis, bindings, boots, and a helmet. If you have no prior knowledge, you can also ask the instructor to accompany you in renting the equipment.
Dress appropriately: Wear proper snowboarding/skiing attire, including clothing, protective gear, gloves, goggles, and boots.
Lift Tickets: Communicate with the instructor beforehand to determine if you need to purchase lift tickets before the first class.
Arrive on time: Arrive at the designated meeting point with the instructor on time to ensure that you can start enjoying the snowboarding/skiing lessons promptly.
Required Equipment:
Helmet - Essential for snowboarding/skiing, it protects your head and also provides insulation.
Goggles - Goggles effectively block excessive light and maintain clear vision, especially during heavy snowfall.
Ski Jacket - Focus on waterproof, breathable, and insulated features. Layering is recommended, with a mid-layer for warmth and a moisture-wicking base layer underneath.
Waterproof Gloves - Since hands often come into contact with the snow when falling, waterproof gloves keep your hands warm and dry.
Ski Pants - In addition to being waterproof, ski pants are typically made of thicker, more durable material to withstand falls.
Knee Pads - For snowboarding, knee pads are highly recommended as there are frequent knee-to-ground movements.
Hip Pads - Snowboarders often fall and sit on the ground, and hip pads can reduce the impact during falls. They are strongly recommended for learning snowboarding.
Socks - Ski boots are generally taller, so it's recommended to wear slightly longer socks for easier wearing and removal without worrying about them getting stuck.
Q & A
Q: How should I dress when skiing?
A: It is recommended to wear ski clothes in an onion style. For the upper body, the innermost sweat-wicking clothes, the middle-layer fleece clothes, and the outermost ski clothes. If you are more afraid of cold, you can add one or two more clothes. For the lower body, you can wear two-layer ski pants. If you are more afraid of cold, you can add a pair of sanitary pants. In addition, you can wear waterproof gloves (two layers are better), snow goggles, knee-length socks, cold-proof neckbands and wool hats.
Q: Can the goggles worn for skiing be replaced with ordinary sunglasses?
A: The ultraviolet rays in the snow are strong. It is OK to wear ordinary sunglasses when not skiing. When skiing, you must wear snow goggles because they can completely cover your eyes. Therefore, when the speed is fast or the snow is strong, they can protect your eyes and your vision will be clearer.
Q：At what age is it appropriate for children to start learning skiing?
A: The best age for children to start learning skiing is 7 years old or above. At this age, their balance ability is well developed, their concentration is improved, and their bones are stronger, making it suitable for them to learn the basic skiing movements under the guidance of a coach.
Q：What preparations can I make before learning skiing to improve my learning efficiency?
A: Before learning to ski, you can do the following exercises to improve your balance, endurance and core strength.
1) Stretching exercises to improve joint and muscle flexibility
2) Practice balance, such as yoga, board sports, skating, etc.
3) Improve the coordination of your legs by doing more rope skipping and jogging
4) Strengthen your core strength, such as sit-ups
5) Aerobic exercise to enhance cardiopulmonary function and endurance
These preparations can help make the actual learning of skiing smoother and speed up progress.