Jul

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cross country and mountain skiing are they much different?

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Russian asked:

i have done cross country skiing for many years, pretty good at it to be honest
BUT
i am going mountain skiing in austria this spring…
does anyone know if its much different apart from the skiing boots

many thanks

Question posted courtesy of: John

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    • Comments

    2 Responses to “cross country and mountain skiing are they much different?”

    1. iansand9876 on July 7th, 2008 4:50 pm

      The ski school knows that usually gets everything dialled again.

    2. Wayner on July 9th, 2008 1:41 am

      The techniques are transferable skating wedge turns etc have with alpine skis pretty easy do both but im always amazed at.