Find your balance
If you’re a beginner, your body finds itself in an unnatural position while skiing. Your feet are travelling forwards and your body is already trying to catch up with a couple who have run away. This is where a lot of beginners try to sit on the skis to correct this unpleasant imbalance, and that’s just wrong.
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Don’t look down
For beginners, the sensation of skis attached to their feet feels quite strange. Therefore, out of curiosity, many people start looking at their skis (oh, what’s happening to them?!) instead of looking forwards. The effect of this is about the same as if you were constantly looking at your boots when walking: sooner or later you are bound to bump into someone. Ski instructors suggest looking about 3 metres ahead. This way you can see people or trees in advance and avoid collisions or prepare for uneven terrain.
