Advice for a good DVD on "How to Ski" that's good for kids/beginners?

Answer 1

Nothing really takes the place of an instructor (or at least a human being to give instant correction/feedback.)

I've watched plenty of videos (as an adult) on ski improvement, only to go out on the hill the next day and not recall 1/2 of what I watched. The same goes for books.

Now...I'm 33 and have been skiing for over 20 years. I'm relatively intellegent and hold a 4-year degree. If I have trouble learning from a video, a beginner will have trouble learning from a video.

Case in point #1: I began telemark skiing about 4 years ago. I went from Double-Diamonds back to the Bunny Hill. I watched a number of videos and dog-eared the heck out of a telemark tips book. Still, it wasn't unitl I took a lesson and got instant feedback that I made significant improvement.

Case in point #2: I'm a volunteer instructor for disabled skiers. I read a lot about what it's like to ski blind and how to teach someone who's blind.....Totally different experience going down the hill behind someone and trying to give them direction OR skiing blindfolded and relying on someone else.

Now...not to say that one can't learn by watching a video. But using an instructor will pay off better in the long run. A DVD will cost you $39.99. The lesson may run you $75 (for a good private lesson) plus another $20 for a tip....It's worth it.

Answer 2

You can watch video until you are blue in the face, literally. But you really need the one on one with an instructor.

Go get your lessons, and have fun!!