realskiers

The main reason for teaching the old way, seems to me, pizza pie, is to get small children going down the slopes quickly. It's easy for children to learn. My 8yr old is capable of getting down blues fine. I am now teaching her to ski, there is a little resistance to transition, but not bad. For an adult, I don't see much reason for going through this stage. Get the books and videos and follow the practices as given. And if you can find someone that teaches this way, take a lession now and then. Also get your feet checked, I had to canter my boots a bit to get them close to right. Love that duck tape.