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How to get the most out of a day skiing
Most of us have stood there on a ski slope with aching feet, grumbling tummy and in a bad mood in apparel that is all wrong for the current weather. Jakobsen is a member of the Swedish national ski team who knows what’s what and with his eyes firmly focused on doing very well in this year's Alpine skiing season. During his years on the pistes, he has learnt a thing or two when it comes to avoiding bad days on the snow.
Here are his five top tips:
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Make sure you have good and appropriate equipment
Obviously, this sounds like a cliché perhaps. But there’s nothing worse than dull edges and boots that aren’t the right fit when you’re out there on the slopes.
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Wear the right clothing
Whether you’re heading to the Alps or a Scandinavian ski resort, the temperature can change considerably between your first and last runs. As such, you should make sure you wear layers that you can take on and off and have a backpack to stow a top if necessary.
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Don't turn over when the alarm goes off
Even if it can feel really appealing to have a lie-in when you hear your alarm clock, don’t fall for the temptation. Nothing beats an untouched piste and the opportunity to get your new outfit caked in snow.
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Be prepared
It doesn’t hurt to take the stairs instead of the elevator a couple of extra times before a skiing trip. Once you’ve arrived, it's worth warming up your legs properly so you can enjoy the slopes more when you actually launch yourself.
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Keep hunger at bay
That backpack we mentioned to be able to stow or pull out a top. Make sure you always have a couple of energy snacks and drinks in it as well. Pack a drink and something edible to keep your energy levels up. When you’re bright and alert, it’s easier to keep going, avoid mistakes and have fun.
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Who he is and what he does
Kristoffer Jakobsen
Born: 1994
Job: Swedish national team Alpine skier
Top placings: Seventh in the Olympic slalom event in PyeongChang 2018
29th in the giant slalom at the World Championships in St Moritz in 2017
Third in the slalom and giant slalom at the Swedish Championships in Funäsdalen in 2016
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