Classification of skiing

Skiing from the historical perspective can be divided into ancient skiing, modern skiing, modern skiing; from the skating conditions and participation in the purpose can be divided into practical skiing, competitive skiing and tourism (entertainment, fitness) skiing. Practical skiing is used in forestry, border defense, hunting, transportation and other fields, is now replaced by mechanical equipment, and gradually lost the former application value. Competitive skiing is the skiing sublimation in specific environmental conditions, the use of the function of the competition, to achieve the purpose of the competition. Recreation and fitness skiing is adapted to modern people's lives, cultural needs and the development of mass skiing.

The above three types of skiing, from its requirements of equipment, venues, equipment and sports technology in the form of the purpose to be achieved, although basically the same, but the role of the role and some other aspects are still very different.

The latest tourism skiing program there are snowboarding, skiing, cross-country skiing. One of the cross-country skiing is in the low hills and ridges (flat, downhill, uphill each about 1 / 3) long-distance skating, although far less fun than alpine skiing and charm, but from the point of view of safety and fitness, has a wider range of participation. Ultra-short skiing and snowboarding (both feet on the same wide snowboard) are more exciting and technically more flexible than alpine skiing, and are not yet commonly practiced in China.

Modern Skiing

Modern skiing can be broadly categorized into three types: Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing and Freestyle.

Alpine Skiing: Skiing is the sport of descending down a snowy slope, named after the Alps from which the sport originated, and encompassing a wide range of techniques and maneuvers, the three most basic of which are: the straight drop, the traverse, and the turn.

Nordic: Skiing includes Cross Country Skiing and Ski Jumping, named after the Nordic countries where the sport originated. Cross country skiing is the most popular form of skiing.

Freestyle: Freestyle skiing is actually a kind of stunt show, in which the performer slides down a steep and rugged snow slope, while also performing other thrilling stunts such as jumps, kicks, and even somersaults.