Anyone Can Be an Expert Skier 1: The New Way to Ski (Includes Bonus DVD) Paperback – November 5, 2004

This is the best book for beginning and intermediate skiers bar none. What this book offers is a quick and simple way to achieve parallel skiing without introducing movements that will need to be unlearned later in order to progress further.In "Anyone Can Be an Expert Skier 1" skiers will learn the mechanics of releasing the turn, transfering balance correctly, and engaging edges correctly in the new turn. These are the fundamental skills that are required in order to seamlessly link turns and these are the skills that are the hallmark of the expert skier. In addition, this book offers instruction in skiing moguls and powder snow.Beginners and intermediate skiers who read this book will be able to develop expert movements from the outset and will learn a solid foundation for skiing off-piste. For beginners who are already in a wedge, this book will quickly move them to parallel. For novice skiers, this book will teach them how to achieve parallel skiing without the need to learn the wedge.Advanced skiers and "psuedo experts" who can ski black or double black terrain, but have no understanding of ski technique would be better served by "Anyone Can Be an Expert Skier 2".In any event, the techniques described in this book are easy to understand and simple to apply. In addition, simple cues are provided so that the reader can determine whether they are correctly performing the drills and techniques on the snow.Harald is a world class skier and a world class coach. His stuff is simple and it is effective. PMTS is the gold standard of ski instruction and I would highly recommed it for anyone who is interested in improving their skiing.

I liked his idea very much, but didn't think the format was great for a book. Specifically, he has many drills with lots of diagrams, where a subsequent drill will be just slightly different than the previous one. IMO what works best for books is to limit the diagrams and use words to describe what you want done (admittedly difficult for sporting activities). I think the author actually did a good job describing what he wanted done, so my comment would be that the book could have been more concise, or, if you're like me, there may be parts you want to skip over.But this is a minor point; just explaining why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5. For an instructional book, the primary thing I'm looking for is ideas to help me improve, and the author provided that, so I'm very glad I purchased it. It is not very expensive (Kindle edition), so that is also a positive.

I have not used it on the slopes, yet, because it is summer, but I think this will be a good thing for me. I will update you when the new ski season comes. BUT, I have read several ski books since I have started skiing (Feb. 2013), and one thing I have noticed about ski champions is that while they may be good skiers, they suck at teaching. Their language is either too technical or makes no sense...or both. Harald Harb is NOT like those other ski experts. He is clear and organized in his thoughts and teaching.

Many so-called "professional" ski instructors want to trap you into thinking that the only way to learn how to ski is to start with the wedge. I know that's how I learned how to ski. And it's what kept me off the Blue and Black runs for the first three years of skiing.But then I discovered PMTS, and Harald Harb's program. The next time I went to the mountain I was skiing parallel and controlling my speed with the "phantom turn". Now I can ski almost the entire mountain, and can do so without feeling out of control!And I've taken the PMTS teaching and shown others how to do it as well. I'm not a professional instructor, but every year I will find someone on the mountain, struggling to get down a simple Green run using the wedge. I'll offer a few tips straight from Harald's teaching methods, and usually I'll have the person skiing parallel and in control after 15 minutes of instruction!So throw out the wedge, and learn how to really ski!

I reviwed Harb for his book "Essentials of Skiing". He is an imprtant contributor, but old school when he lifts up th einside, non-stance leg. This book comes with a video, which shows that move.. which is not taught much any more. Nontheless, there are very good ideas here, for any student of the sport

While there are definitely some validity to the "phantom move" it seems to me to be addressing only one aspect of inefficient skiing moves. Mr. Harb has hit on the (possibly) biggest "problem" recreational skiers have... but... Rather than fixing the problem... I believe it would be better to not develop the problem to begin with. Preventive would be a better approach I believe. But it does take care of "that problem" so as a result, an interesting approach.

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I have experienced first hand instruction with this system. I have also taken the PSIA lessons offered at many ski areas. If you don't want to be stuck in the wedge forever then have a look at this. Harald Harb's PMTS is a systematic approach that will get you skiing better than 90% of the people you see skiing on any given day. Don't beleive the hype about out of the mainstream. They have something here. Believe it, this system works. If you want to carve and rip this is it!

I'm 60 years old and have been skiing for only 10 years. I have applied the 'phantom move' and it has improved my skiing and has boosted my confidence. It is a simple and effective technique that I have applied to all my skiing (carving, powder, no bumps for me yet). This year, I tried powder with the technique and I must say it was my most successful attempt at it since I started skiing. I skied for 2 hours in powder with minimal effort compared to my past attempts. So watch out bumps, here I come!

I recommend this book to everyone that loves skiing. It will change your skiing and you will enjoy your days on the slopes. Even skiing always on the same short run will be fun. My son (8 years old) renamed the phantom move as “fun move”!

A little repetitive but very explicit detail. Very useful Book.

Easiest explanation for how to ski.

Good product