Skiing is an exciting sport, even a little crazy. It has become more and more popular in the last few years. This article will give you a brief introduction of skiing, including history of skiing, skiings benefits, how to choose skiing equipments and a good place that offers excellent skiing equipments.

The word ski comes from ancient Norwegian word skith. That means snow shoe, the skis shaped like a narrow canoe.
Early since the ogygian era, human beings have learned to use skis. It is said that Norwegian invented skis first. With the help of this tool, they could move freely in the world of ice and snow in winter. It was more convenient to hunt. Skiing expanded from Norway to Russia gradually. At last it became a sport similar to cross-country skiing. Among all the outdoor sports, skiing is a sport that is good for your health and mind.

First, skiing can increase your vital capacity. If you stick to skiing for a long time, your vital capacity will increase clearly. Second, skiing can build you up. You can exercise your organs, especially muscles of your legs when you do outdoor sports with a high speed. Third, skiing can help you form a good psychological quality. When he stands on the top of ski run, the skier will be afraid. Once he finds that he can slide down the abrupt slope evenly and adapt to this speed, he will get a better psychological quality. Mental block disappears.Skiing equipment includes skis, ski pole, fixer, ski boots, skiwear, helmet, goggles and so on. Usually there are equipments for rent in ski fields. You can rent some.

There are different skis with different prices. Usually skis are made of wood, glass or metal. Wood skis are light and cheap. However, they will be out of shape when they get wet. Therefore you have to smear special oil before you use them. Glass skis are for all kinds of snowfields, but they are relatively expensive. You can use metal skis on deep snow or surface of ice. At present, the skis made of material mixed by these 3 materials are popular.Beginners should use elastic, short and light skis with big heads. Ski pole helps you keep balance. You should choose light and solid ski poles suitable for yourself. Fixer can help you prevent hurts in skiing. Fixer sets ski boots on the skis. When skier falls down, fixer will get loose quickly.

Skiwear should be practical. They should be thermal, windproof and comfortable. You can move Welding helmet freely within them. Professional skiwear has a good quality, but it is expensive. Practical common clothes are OK.Ski boots should be thermal and suitable. Thermal, suitable and waterproof ski boots are OK for beginners. Youd better choose short boots so that your ankles can move freely.