An Additional Safety Factor for the Beginner.

If you're hiring skis, insist that the length [unclear: c] the ski goes from the floor to your shoulder [unclear: th] If they don't give them to you that short — [unclear: ye] at him. If that doesn't work, compromise [unclear: and] accept them up to your ear. Short skis are [unclear: ear] to manage — you can be on the slope on your first day doing simple turns in shorties. You need length for speed and that comes next [unclear: time] up. Gradually increase your ski length as you [unclear: i] prove — but stay in shorties the first season.

Recreational skiers, taking their skis out of closet need to oil their bindings before [unclear: stepping] to the slope.

Take it easy during the first few days and [unclear: he] those bindings looser than normal until [unclear: you're] and in command.

Next week a note on preventing collisions, [unclear: f] ness, how to fall and enjoy it, and clothing.