kool, I really dont know that much about skiing, (I dont ski) but I wanted to start this winter, but was too busy. Next winter I'm planning on starting so I will understand more. I skied once in Lake Tahoe, CA, only for a few days and was going down double diamonds after a week. But that was like 3rd grade, but since I play hockey, the skating I think would help and I bet I could pick it up again.