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Informationen zum Autor Patrick Droste, was born in 1964, is a qualified sports instructor and a qualified telemark instructor of the DSV (German Ski Association). Ralf Strotmann, was born in 1963, works as a sports and mathematics teacher at a high school in Germany. Both authors have competed as members of the master class in national and international competitions and are leaders of the resort "Nordic skiing" at the SPORTS association for ski and sports instructors. Together they have already published two books about telemark skiing. Klappentext For many years Telemarking has been valued a winter sport for skiers who got stuck in the past - until now! as fans of the free heel carve the sharpest turns in the snow. Some Telemarkers prefer groomed slopes! while others get their kicks in serious and steep terrain. The wide range of use of the modern equipment allows ultimate fun in any situation. This book is dedicated to show how beginners can easily learn the Telemark technique in a four-step method of exercises. Experienced Telemark freaks get tips on how to improve their skills in mogul skiing! carving! racing and short turning. In addition! this book gives insight into the history of Telemark skiing! an overlook about the present equipment and includes a "Tele-Guide"! in which the best Telemark resorts are being introduced. Zusammenfassung For many years Telemarking has been valued a winter sport for skiers who got stuck in the past – until now, as fans of the free heel carve the sharpest turns in the snow. Some Telemarkers prefer groomed slopes, while others get their kicks in serious and steep terrain. The wide range of use of the modern equipment allows ultimate fun in any situation. This book is dedicated to show how beginners can easily learn the Telemark technique in a four-step method of exercises. Experienced Telemark freaks get tips on how to improve their skills in mogul skiing, carving, racing and short turning. In addition, this book gives insight into the history of Telemark skiing, an overlook about the present equipment and includes a “Tele-Guide”, in which the best Telemark resorts are being introduced....
