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THE TOP 10 SKIS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

THE TOP 10 SKIS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY. By: Matt Kaehr EDCI 270. AUDIENCE (Teachers). Post Secondary Waterski College E lective C lass All Students Middle-Class, Division 1 College In-Class Activity for ALL Students. ENVIRONMENT (Teachers). Individual

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THE TOP 10 SKIS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

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  1. THE TOP 10 SKIS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY By: Matt Kaehr EDCI 270

  2. AUDIENCE (Teachers) • Post Secondary • Waterski College Elective Class • All Students • Middle-Class, Division 1 College • In-Class Activity for ALL Students

  3. ENVIRONMENT (Teachers) • Individual • Computer Lab with Noise Blocking Headphones • No Communication Between Students Until Class Discussion After Activity.

  4. OBJECTIVES (Teachers) • Upon completion of this activity, on powerpoint, students will be able to identify the characteristics of each ski and will demonstrate this acquired knowledge by correctly answering 10 out of 10 quiz questions. Further, upon completion, students will be able to identify which ski should best suit their skiing style.

  5. BUTTONS • Move Forward • Move Backward • Go to Main Menu

  6. THE TOP 10 SKIS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

  7. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Names of the top 10 skis. • Characteristics of the top 10 skis. • Some pros and cons of each ski. • Hopefully, you will get an idea which ski should fit your skiing style the best.

  8. MAIN MENU

  9. 5 OF THE TOP 10

  10. HO SYNDICATE S1

  11. HO SYNDICATE A2

  12. GOODE NANO MID-RIDE

  13. GOODE 9960

  14. RADAR STRADA

  15. DEMO THE RIGHT WAY 1. BE SAFE 2. USE FACTORY RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS 3. FREE SKI FIRST 4. MAKE SMART ADJUSTMENTS

  16. BE SAFE • Make sure bindings and all removable parts of the ski are fastened down and secure.

  17. USE FACTORY SETTINGS • Do not use your friend’s ski settings as your own when demoing a ski like his or hers. Start with the recommended factory settings.

  18. FREE SKI FIRST • Do not go out and attempt to beat your personal best on the course your first time out on a new ski. Forget buoy counts, and just go out there and swerve around.

  19. MAKE SMART ADJUSTMENTS • Get educated on fin adjustments. • Make small adjustments. • Record your adjustments exactly. • Record how you felt on the ski after each adjustment. • Be as descriptive as possible.

  20. THE OTHER TOP 5 SKIS

  21. CONNELLY F1

  22. CONNELLY PROPHECY

  23. D3 X7

  24. SANS RIVAL SR2

  25. RAZOR

  26. LETS REVIEW • Every skier has a different skiing style and prefers different qualities from his/her ski. • When demoing a ski, it is important to start from factory settings, and to adjust in small, concise increments.

  27. REVIEW

  28. REVIEW

  29. ARE YOU READY FOR THE QUIZ?

  30. What are the four steps to demo a ski the correct way?

  31. WIPEOUT! Try again! Remember, safety always comes first!

  32. CORRECT! • Congratulations! You are ready to demo skis! Lets start by reviewing a few skis before your quiz!

  33. Which ski is known to be the fastest?

  34. WIPEOUT! Try again!

  35. CORRECT! • Congratulations! You are almost ready for your quiz! Just two more practice questions.

  36. Which ski is best at slower speeds?

  37. WIPEOUT! Try again!

  38. CORRECT! • Congratulations! You are almost ready for your quiz! Just one more practice question.

  39. Which ski is known for its carvy feel?

  40. WIPEOUT! Try again!

  41. CORRECT! • Take the quiz and see if you are ready to start shopping for your new ski!

  42. #1 Which ski is considered the easiest, most natural ski to ride, but lacks an aggressive feel?

  43. WIPEOUT! GET BACK UP AND TRY AGAIN! Remember, this ski feels like an extension of your feet.

  44. CORRECT! You are slicing your way through the course!

  45. #2 This ski is known as the best overall ski, however, it is not the best in any one area.

  46. WIPEOUT! GET BACK UP AND TRY AGAIN! Remember, this ski is extremely efficient.

  47. CORRECT! You are slicing your way through the course!

  48. #3 This ski specializes in turning. It has an amazing ability to produce solid steady turns.

  49. WIPEOUT! GET BACK UP AND TRY AGAIN! Remember, this ski is made up of perhaps the most expensive materials of all skis.

  50. CORRECT! You are slicing your way through the course!

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