Message #5161

[trtaylor]

To learn PMTS from the beginning, you should really start with Harald Harb's first book, 'Anyone Can Be An Expert Skier 1'. You should also review the PMTS forum, as there is a wealth of information there.

Can one teach themself to ski just using Harald's materials? Pretty darn well, I think. It does depend on how motivated you are and if you are willing to seek advice from the PMTS forum by submitting video of ones self skiing.

Is there a downside to PMTS? I don't believe there is. Of course, some of the PSIA torch-carriers think there is. I do suppose a valid criticism is the lack of PMTS accredited instructors. But, that is countered by the availability of the camps and Harald's on-line advice.

Tim