Go Ski: Read It, Watch It, Do It

This is a grate book for the beginer and intermediate skier, simple to read and good video.

As a certified ski instructor, I read almost every ski book out there and I have to say this is the best ski book I ever come across. The reason I say this is because 1) It is one of very few ski instructional texts that teaches modern ski technique - this is technique that fully utilizes the latest in ski equipment technology 2) It is very well-written and concise. Concise being really key if you have a short attention span like I do. Don't be fooled though. Every word in this book is not wasted and if you miss just one word in this book, you probably something really imporatant. 3) It has full-color pictures. This may not sound important, but it is when you're learning a highly technical sport like skiing. Granted there are other great ski books out there, but they have b/w pictures (The Skier's Edge) or b/w illustrations (The All-Mountain Skier)! 4) It comes with a 30-minute DVD! This may sound like a gimmick, but wow, for something like skiing, it does wonders! You can learn just by watching the DVD and not read the book at all (for people with shorter attention spans) Although 30-minutes may not sound long - it is so well done, and instruction-packed, you will need to re-watch it, rewind, slo-mo just to get everything in your head. If you see this book in your bookstore, you might not pick it up since it is very small, like a children's book. And the title "Go Ski" does not do it any justice at all. How can that title compare with "The Skier's Edge" or "Breakthrough on Skis" - all really good books as well. But believe me, "Go Ski" is the best book if you are a beginner and want to learn, or if you are intermediate or even if you are advanced like myself. I simply read the last 1/3 of the book and even reading the beginning 2/3, I've learned something new. This book will teach you the "how". If you want to do further reading and be really serious in skiing, I encourage you to read the "why" which would be found in "The Skier's Edge".

Very useful basic knowleged for skiers of all level and the slow motion video demonstrate clearly the technique. The more advanced technique is touched lightly but it is obvious not enough to make you an advance skier. Good value for the money though.