The Basic Principles of Skiing

0/10 1941 4K 40 min

Documentary

Shot in 1941, this black-and-white instructional film (featuring actor Alan Ladd) serves as a veritable time capsule on the history of the sport, with advice on ski design, schussing, lacquer, wax and toe plates.

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The Basic Principles of Skiing

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Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

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John Woodward

John Woodward

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Otto Lang

Otto Lang

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15th Infantry Ski Patrol

15th Infantry Ski Patrol

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