Learning to ski on dry-slope matting

Ski training on dry-slope matting is a great solution. Matting has more friction than snow, so descents are 30–40% slower.

Why is matting a great surface for learning?

• Climbing and snowplough skiing — controlling your speed is easier
• First steps towards parallel skiing — the transition is easier
• Safer falls

Moving from matting to snow

Just a dozen or so minutes with an instructor. The skiing technique is identical.

How does matting work?

A special mat of plastic "brushes" with a watering system.

What to keep in mind?

• Ski trousers or waterproof ones
• A ski jacket and gloves