Skiing

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A decent quality cross-country ski package would cost around $150 dollars. Equipment, used is the poles that are as tall as the skier’s shoulders; this is due to protect the skier.
Skis come in three sizes, 190 cm, 210, cm to 240 cm, but it depends on the height of the skier. To determine the size needed, the person should hold his hands above his head and choose the ski that most closely approximates the distance from the base of his palm to the floor. The last thing the skier will want to decide on is whether or not he wants to have wax or non-wax skis. Wax skis are traditional and have the benefit of being faster for the experienced skier. Non-wax skis are good for new skiers, like me and those who do not wish to bother with waxing every time they ski. In general, experts would recommend non-wax skis to anyone getting into skiing mainly due to their easy use and experience requirements.
The second major category of this sport is downhill skiing. The difference between ...

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