All language subtitles for The.Art.of.Skiing.English

Skiing is fast becoming the most popular
of all winter sports.

And small wonder,
for there is no finer conquest

than that of a mountain...

... clad in its glorious winter mantle
of glittering white.

Skiing, pronounced "sheeing",

is a sport that appeals especially

to the rugged, wide awake,
out-of-doors individual...

... who leaps from his bed at sunup

in joyous anticipation to the thrills
that lie in store for him.

The first essential
is the correct equipment.

Of primary importance
is the... undergarments.

All wool, either one or two piece,
ribbed, pre-shrunk, and form fitting.

The skis... shees,
should be made of seasoned hickory,

and free from knotholes and termites.

The shoes should be box-toed,

large enough for at least
two pairs of socks

yet comfortable enough
to wiggle your toes... slightly.

And now...

... now...

Now!

The choice of a sweater

should reflect the taste
of the true sportsman.

In other words, studied carelessness.

For after all, clothes do make the man.

Now we are completely dressed.

With the exception of the trousers.

The trousers should be
light, snow repellent,

with a hard, smooth finish.

They should fit snugly,

yet allow plenty of room at the hips,

shoulders and the knees.

Now we are all set
and ready to conquer the heights.

Ode to a Mountain.
Quote:

"Oh, kingly mountain
draped in royal raiment white,

with countless jewels
bedecked in dazzling splendour,

yet silent as the night. "

Unquote.

Oh, yes. And if you should smell
something out of the ordinary,

don't be alarmed.
It is only fresh air.

Upon reaching the summit, our first step
is the turn into position.

This is accomplished by the kick turn.

One: Knees and skis close together.

Two: Firm support on both poles.

Now, a decided kick of left leg
and ski forward and high.

Three: Bring ski down parallel.

But with the point
facing in the opposite direction.

Four: Swing the other ski around
and drop it parallel to the first ski.

This is really quite simple

and can be easily mastered
by the greenest amateur.

This is indeed fortunate.

How, technically, to get up:

First get the shees together.

Place them parallel
and across the downslope

to prevent slipping.

Then place both poles across your body.

Now, pull your skis under your body
and gently push up.

You are now in an upright position.

For the first attempt,
choose a gentle slope.

We start with a joyous slope, or hop.

And we are off!

Always keep the eyes to the front

because objects sometimes appear
with amazing suddenness.

Skiing is really quite simple,
once you get the hang of it.

The most popular method of ascent
is the herringbone,

used on short climbs,
but not on too steep a slope.

"Herringbone" is derived from the neat,
symmetrical pattern left in the snow.

Now, to change direction at high speed.

First, the jump turn.

This looks difficult.
Once learned, however,

it becomes extremely simple.

The shush, or downhill run.

It is the quickest way
to get to the bottom.

It is so named because
of its peculiar sound.

The slalom,
or downhill racing through flags,

should only be attempted
by an expert skier.

And now, that thrill of thrills,

the ultimate goal
of every ambitious skier,

the ski jump.

Ever faster and faster,
a vertical human bullet.

The exhilaration of it.

The flight through the air with a grace
and beauty of a bird in the wind.

Perfectly balanced.
Complete master of his own destiny.

After a vigorous day in the open,

the skier never has
any trouble falling to sleep.

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