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Any suggestions on how to start a very tall, but not very strong little girl to start skiing. Have the boots, short skiis, piste baby level in back garden and do not want to frighten her
Hope the right people read this, and to say hope all is well.
Michaelle
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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wow - snow in the garden - so jealous - just got back from austria! How old is she? Is she usually nervous or you just want to be extra careful?
Anyway if you think she is liable to be scared easily then start very gently with very short sessions - 15minutes to start with, building up to no more to 30minutes.
First, sliding games on the flat - just walking, shuffling, jumping up and down, touch your toes, crouch down, touch your head etc until she is happy and comfortable on skis.
Then the same exercises on a shallow slope with one person to help her up and turn her round and another to catch her at the bottom! Keep her distracted with lots of games like follow me, where she has to do whatever you do (touch your head, hold out your arms)
If she gets scared walking/skiing backwards in front of her may help.
Works well with nervous kids, or those with co-ordination issues!
Will leave others more qualified to talk about introducing snow plough etc
Good luck!
aj xx
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binka, welcome to snowHeads 
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welcome binka, to s
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Welcome binka, just remember that what ever you do decide to try it is very important to keep it fun and like 'play', then you will build confidence and enthusiasm. How old is she?
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binka, Welcome to snowHeads!
Trying PM-ing Easkiski, she is a ski instructor, and should be able to give you some advice!
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Welcome to Snowheads!
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binka, Welcome to Snowheads. As ajhainey, said, start not skiing - on the flat. You don't say how old/tall she is. It does sound as though she's quite young though. Is she weak because she's tall? does she normally need assistance with her muscles? Lots of questions spring to mind! However, if you follow the advice above, you should be fine. In the UK there are special clubs for skiers with problems, there must be more of these in Austria, but I don't have any details. You could google for the Austrian Ski Instructors' Association (again, I don't know the official name) and write to them. They would know where to get the very best local help and advice.
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