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Swatch Xtreme Verbier 2014 Competition date : Saturday March 29 2014 Location: Bec des Rosses – Verbier, Switzerland Disciplines: Men’s and Women’s Ski and Snowboard Face Check: Thursday 20 or […]
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LEVEL 1 > Complete Beginners No skiing or snowboarding experience is required. Don’t worry, everyone has to start at the beginning.
LEVEL 2 > Intermediate beginners Be able to use the magic carpet and handle tow on the nursery slopes, some control of speed and direction.
LEVEL 3 > Advanced beginners Ride all lifts on the nursery and easy slopes, be able to control speed using turns.
LEVEL 4 > Intermediate Confident on blue runs, turning comfortably. Skiers should have their skis parallel some of the time. Snowboarders should be confident on both heel and toe side turns.
LEVEL 5 > Intermediate Advanced Confident on red runs when conditions are good. Feel challenged by ice, moguls or deep snow.
LEVEL 6 > Advanced Confident with red runs in all conditions, get down most black runs. Looking to improve in moguls, off-piste or carving.
LEVEL 7 > Expert Confident on blacks and be able to safely get down itinerary routes. Working on improving skills and speed in carving, moguls or powder or be waiting to improve jumps and tricks in the freestyle park.
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