Types of Skiing

Posted by nabeelshaukat on October 14th, 2010

 There are different types of skiing. Every type has its own specializations and equipments. Here are some main types of skiing:

Tele-mark Skiing

In this type of skiing, a unique turning technique is used that is mastered by few people and admired by many people. Tele-mark skiing has its own special equipments.

Alpine Skiing

Alpine skiing is also known as downhill skiing. Resorts for Alpine skiing exist in cold climate areas of the world. Downhill skiing takes place in a ski resort which has specified sky runs.

Free-style Skiing

Freestyle skiing is all about using different tricks in skiing. Usually freestyle skiing takes place in the topography parks of the ski resorts, with an extensive range of rails, jibs, jumps, and some other amazing things.

Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing is also known as cross country racing, and it has taken its name from the type of ski race that is one third flat, one third up, and one third down. Cross country skiing or races can be either classic or freestyle. In classic racing, skating techniques are not allowed, and in freestyle racing one can use any technique provided it is human powered.

 Back country Skiing and Off-piste Skiing

Back country is frequently used inter-changeably with off-piste skiing. These both types are different in scope but are similar in many ways. Backcountry skiing, also called ski mountaineering, may involve single day trips, or multiday trips depending on your wish. You can enjoy snow camping and mountain huts (If available).

 Snow Skiing

Snow skiing is very popular skiing type and has got millions of skiers from all over the world who wish to spend their holidays on snow. Snow skiing takes place in hilly and cold climate areas of the world.

Speed skiing

The focus in this type is to achieve the highest speed possible using skis. Normally longer skis with sleek shape achieve highest speed.

Ski Jumping

It is also called ski flying. In this type simply jumping is involved using skis. The skis used for this type are longer and wider than other different skis, and jumping is normally done without ski poles.

 Extreme Skiing

Extreme skiing, by name, is risky than other skiing types. It is one of the toughest sports which take place on sharp mountain slopes of more than 45 degree.

Skate Skiing

This type involves fast flight on flats and hills.

Some More Types of Skiing

Water Skiing

Water skiing is also a skiing type, which takes place on the water. It is just like recreational activity on the water.

Grass Skiing

Grass skiing started as a training technique for alpine skiing.

Heli Skiing

In Heli skiing, a helicopter is used to take the skier where normal transportation cannot reach, and then drops him on the best slope.

Night skiing

Day time skiing gave birth to night skiing.

Jet Skiing

Jet skiing also takes place on water in which a skier rides on a jet ski, and jumps over waves.

 Disabled Alpine Skiing

It is a recreational activity that is formulated for ski enthusiasts with disabilities like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment.