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LET’S GO SKIING

Need for psychology explains. On the slopes, they able to stop and make turns, powder of Francúzska mulda
Children lose attention more are also taught the rules of ideally carve, when we use on skis,” he adds, and I’m
quickly, so learning alternates the white code, i.e. how to the edges and the speed immediately hooked.
with games or a snowball behave on the slope – for is also higher,” he says. The Speaking of skis. Parents and
fight. Motivation is important. example, do not stand behind ability to handle red slopes beginners should seek advice
“Many children want to go the horizon, stop at the edge should be assessed by both on what ski gear they should
to our school because they of the slope and always be the skier and the instructor. buy, or even more prudently,
see the conveyor belt and seen. That‘s why children Some clients really want to rent the gear first. The right
tow in the arena and want to under the age of 15 are given ski on a more challenging choice of gear may make the
try them,” says Gabriel Špak. reflective vests so that the in- slope, but they are not ready. child’s beginnings easier and
Instructors do not study child structors and other skiers can It’s up for discussion, but it’s more encouraging. “Shorter
psychology, but everyone see the group better. A helmet worth listening to the instruc- skis are definitely preferable
must be able to commu- is a must for children and tor‘s opinion. Skiers enjoy the for small children and begin-
nicate, even in children’s it is also recommended for Čučoriedky slope for its width, ners, because they are easier
language. For the children to adults, as the risk of falling is shape and gradient, but it to control. More experienced
concentrate, it is advisable higher when learning. also requires an advanced skiers can use longer skis,”
that they are out of sight of level of skiing, which they can says Gabriel Špak. However,
their parents. “We try to send Choosing wisely improve with an instructor. children grow every year and
them to the ski bar to watch After learning the basic the gear must be adjusted
us from a distance so the moves and stops, you can Appropriate gear accordingly. That’s why it is
child doesn’t see them, it’s go on the slopes. Of course, How many skiers have to be probably smarter to rent rath-
better that way,” smiles the the blue ones first. “They are dissuaded from the iconic er than buy gear for children
instructor. I have to admit below Štart – either straight black slope from Lomnické and occasional skiers.
that he was right, and it’s fun down or to the left towards sedlo? “It attracts many
to watch from far away how Buková hora. The runs are skiers, mainly because of Tatranská Lomnica will satisfy
the kids in the group motivate connected so we can vary the unique views. It doesn’t and excite every skier – you
and challenge each other. them for children,” the instruc- seem so steep from below, can get gear, learn the first
And what about adult begin- tor said. As a result, there but when they take the lift moves on skis, and hone your
ners? “At the beginning, we are five variants of the run, up, look down the slope and skills there. It offers well-groo-
take all novices to our arena plus a fun zone with animals see the steep roof, they say: med pistes of all levels of diffi-
and try them out. It happens for practicing slalom. When No, that’s not for me,” says culty, even the longest piste in
a lot that people claim they can a skier move on to the Gabriel Špak. It’s only for Slovakia. In addition, there are
know how to ski but they slopes between Štart and experienced, expert clients. breath-taking views, com-
don’t. However, if they can ski, Skalnaté Pleso? I’m looking However, skiers at that level fortable lifts and places for
we will be glad to take them into options for my wife and usually no longer need an refreshment with friends – all
to the slopes, because skiing older son. “Those are for instructor. “At Lomnické sedlo, that below the peaks of High
among others is a higher level skiers who have stability and we can help freeride enthu- Tatras. What more do you
of experience,” Gabriel Špak are not afraid. They must be siasts who want to cruise the need for an ideal skiing trip?

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