Cheap Breakthrough On Skis III, The New Skis (Video) (Lito Tejada-Flores) Price

In this third video in a 1998 set produced by veteran skiing instructor Lito Tejada-Flores, the focus is on the newer "shaped" skis and special techniques that can make a skier an expert when using them. Utilizing films of himself and others on the slopes, Tejada-Flores shows a series of drills that a student can practice to get the most out of modern skis. The emphasis is often on the role played by the "inside" and "outside" foot during a turn, and close-ups of a skier's feet are used to show clearly how the weight should shift during a turn. Special drills are shown, including one in which a skier is instructed to skate on skis while concentrating on how the feet must move and the body's weight must shift to keep moving forward. The lessons are very detailed, yet they also often have a poetic nature to them, such as when an expert skier is shown moving gracefully downhill while Tejada-Flores explains the "subtle, almost invisible, foot action" on display. The lessons on this video alone won't make someone an expert on the slopes, but the material is presented in a manner that is easy to remember, and if a viewer puts the lessons to use when on her skis, her performance is sure to improve. Also included is a booklet that essentially duplicates the information on the video. --Robert J. McNamara

CATEGORY:	Video
DIRECTOR:	Lito Tejada-Flores
FEATURES:	Color, NTSC
TYPE:	Sports, Special Interests
MEDIA:	VHS Tape
# OF MEDIA:	1