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Summary: Great book for new racers
Review: As a ski instructor for a few years I was recruited to coach a group of kids for ski racing. I new almost nothing about the techniques and tactics for ski racing and found this book to be a big help. It does contain a bit more information than I needed on downhill and super G racing. A great book for anyone interested in racing.
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Summary: THE one-stop resource for racing instruction
Review: I was in an REI store in Baltimore a few years ago when I stumbled on this book and promptly bought it. I had read a few other similar guides but I was still having difficulty grasping the concept of a proper Giant Slalom turn. Lisa Feinberg Densmore's SKI FASTER clearly and succinctly got the message across. Helpful photos of the "wrong" way as well as the "right" way really gave me an understanding of what I should be striving for. Although I have a long way to go, this nifty tome has helped me shave significant seconds off my recreational race league times. I have only one request. Lisa, when are you going to put it all on video? I've searched the web looking for an instructional video for recreational GS racers and none exist! With your broadcast background, you'd be a natural to produce one. As my club's racing captain, I an assure you there is a market out there!Pat Moore
Race Captain
Mt. Laurel Skiers
www.mtlski.com
New Britain, CT
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Summary: THE one-stop resource for racing instruction
Review: I was in an REI store in Baltimore a few years ago when I stumbled on this book and promptly bought it. I had read a few other similar guides but I was still having difficulty grasping the concept of a proper Giant Slalom turn. Lisa Feinberg Densmore's SKI FASTER clearly and succinctly got the message across. Helpful photos of the "wrong" way as well as the "right" way really gave me an understanding of what I should be striving for. Although I have a long way to go, this nifty tome has helped me shave significant seconds off my recreational race league times. I have only one request. Lisa, when are you going to put it all on video? I've searched the web looking for an instructional video for recreational GS racers and none exist! With your broadcast background, you'd be a natural to produce one. As my club's racing captain, I an assure you there is a market out there! Pat Moore
Race Captain
Mt. Laurel Skiers
www.mtlski.com
New Britain, CT
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Summary: Belongs in your Library
Review: I'm new to ski racing and was searching for books about it. There's not much out there. I found this book, it was exactly what I was looking for. The author touches just about every topic in ski racing. I think this book is geared toward the beginner and intermidiate racer, although advanced racers could probably use it as a reference for racing techniques. Bottom line, it helped me ski better,and faster!
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Summary: SKI FASTER will help you ski better, regardless of ability
Review: With SKI FASTER, I've tried to create the consummate guide to high-performance skiing and racing. It is an instructional book that translates technique used on the World Cup into language and applications for all skiers. The purpose of SKI FASTER is not to encourage recklessness on the slopes. Rather, it instructs skiers how to handle faster speeds, a natural occurance as their technique improves and as they carve better turns. The book also covers everything else that contributes to your performance on the slopes, such as pre-season conditioning, selecting the right equipment, and travel. If you're interested in the competitive side of alpine skiing, this is the most comprehensive book on the market on the specific equipment, technique, and tactics for each ski racing discipline (slalom, GS, Super G, and downhill). It also contains the most complete ski-tuning guide available to the general public. SKI FASTER took me a year to write, but it took a lifetime to research. In addition to instruction, every chapter contains anecdotes from my own 30-year ski racing career, as well as other insider tips from well-respected coaches, top racers, and equipment experts. I'm sure you'll love skiing faster!
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