SKI SMARTS -- Demo Version #2

The complete multimedia "manual" of skiing.

Based on state of the art skiing and teaching techniques, Ski
Smarts lets skiers of all abilities advance their skiing rapidly
(and interactively at your own pace) in a logical way.

Start by selecting your current level of skiing by viewing a
video of skiers of three ability levels; Beginner, Intermediate
and Advanced. Rapidly achieve goals appropriate for each level
by sequentially working through hundreds of exercises.

Specialized techniques such as Ice, Moguls, Powder, Crud, Racing,
Gates and Steep terrain, and common problems are extensively covered.

WHAT YOU GET
Because of storage limitations this demo version contains only
limited content and sample audio and video clips. Use and distribute
this demo free of charge, but enjoy Ski Smarts to its fullest
by ordering the full CD-ROM or Diskette versions.

Your order complete with check brings you the following:

$39 plus $4 shipping for full CD-ROM version containing hundreds
of exercises complete with text (printable) and detailed videos for
each. Fun videos can be played throughout Ski Smarts.

$29 plus $4 for shipping for diskette version, which is exactly
the same as the CD-ROM version except for the omission of videos.

Print order form from the demo version or print ORDER.TXT
and send with your US Dollar check to:

	Sport Smarts
	96 Vreeland Avenue
	S. Hackensack, NJ 07606

	(201) 641-7300            Fax: (201) 641-7229
	kobus@tribeca.ios.com     CompuServe: 75720,327

You may also order through CompuServe:

	GO SWREG
	Select "Register Shareware"
	Select registration ID: 8279 for the CD-ROM version
	  or registration ID: 8280 for the Diskette version.

WARNING
Ski Smarts has been designed as a supplement to personal instruction
by a qualified ski instructor. Skiing requires excellent health and
conditioning and exercises described herein assume you are using safe
and proper equipment and are sufficiently skilled.

Before taking up skiing or doing any of the exercises described in
Ski Smarts, consult with your doctor and qualified ski instructor,
regarding its suitability for you.

All equipment used must first be serviced and checked by qualified
technicians and must always be kept in excellent and safe condition.

Review the text under the heading Safety, in the section
"Essentials."

Be smart -- ski safely.

SKI SMARTS IN SHORT
Distinct features of Ski Smarts are:

Selecting your current level of skiing -- Here you categorize
yourself by viewing a video of skiers of three ability levels;

	Beginner
	Intermediate
	Advanced

This forms the basis of your further development.

ESSENTIALS
This is a "must-read-and-play" section that provides important
information on interesting subjects for skiers of all abilities.

EXERCISES
For each level you may choose from goals appropriate for that
level and sequentially work through exercises that will help you
rapidly achieve that goal.

In addition, specialized techniques such as Ice, Moguls, Powder,
Crud, Racing, Gates and Steep terrain are presented in separate
sections.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Common problems associated with each goal, are
presented in a logical and clear way, complete with remedies.

REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
(Setting your system to 65,000 colors will greatly improve the
quality of videos and show other graphics better.)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To run Ski Smarts you need:

* Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher.
* A Windows-compatible computer with a 20MHz - 80386 SX
  processor or higher. (80386 or higher for Multimedia version)
* A Windows-compatible mouse or other pointing device.
* A 1.44MB (3.5-inch) disk drive. (Contact Sport Smarts to
  special order other formats)
* A hard disk with at least 8MB of free disk space.
* At least 4 MB of random-access memory (RAM) -- 8MB or
  more recommended. (6MB for Multimedia version -- 8MB
  or more recommended)
* A graphics adapter card displaying at least 256 colors
  (65K preferred -- VGA, SuperVGA, or other Windows-compatible)

For the Multimedia version edition add or change the following:
* A Windows-compatible computer with a 20MHz - 80386 (slow)
  processor or higher (486 recommended.)
* At least 6 MB of random-access memory (RAM) -- 8MB or
  more recommended.
* Double speed CD-ROM drive
* A Media Control Interface (MCI)-compatible sound card.
* Microsoft Video for Windows 1.1
* Speakers or headphones.

INSTALLATION  (Choose one of three below)

A. If you received or downloaded ZIP files:

	1. Create a new directory called c:\TEMPDIR on your hard drive
	   and copy the files you received into the new directory.
	   (SKI2A.ZIP and SKI2B.ZIP if two files or SKI2.ZIP if one.)

	2. Unzip the file(s) in the new directory.

	3. In Windows, select File from the Program Manager             
	   menu and choose Run.

	4. Browse to find SETUP.EXE in the new directory -- select
	   SETUP.EXE and click "OK".

	5. Again click "OK" to run SETUP.EXE.
	
	6. Follow the instructions that appear onscreen.
	   Only choose custom installation if you need to reinstall
	   components deleted or damaged. All the components
	   offered in custom installation are needed by Ski Smarts
	   to run properly.

	7. After installation is complete, restart Windows.

	8. If you are completely satisfied with the installation,
	   delete the entire directory c:\TEMPDIR and its contents.

B. If you downloaded EXE files directly onto your hard disk:

	1. Create a new directory called c:\TEMPDIR on your hard
	   drive and copy at least the files SKIDEMO.001,
	   SKIDEMO.002, SETUP.EXE and SKIDEMO.INF into the new
	   directory (c:\TEMPDIR)

	2. In Windows, select File from the Program Manager             
	   menu and choose Run.

	3. Browse to find SETUP.EXE in the new directory -- select
	   SETUP.EXE and click "OK".

	4. Again click "OK" to run SETUP.EXE.
	
	5. Follow the instructions that appear onscreen.
	   Only choose custom installation if you need to reinstall
	   components deleted or damaged. All the components
	   offered in custom installation are needed by Ski Smarts
	   to run properly.

	6. After installation is complete, restart Windows.

	8. If you are completely satisfied with the installation,
	   delete the entire directory c:\TEMPDIR and its contents.

B. If you received Ski Smarts on diskettes:

	1. Insert SETUP Disk # 1 in your diskette drive.

	2. In Windows, select File from the Program Manager             
	   menu and choose Run.

	3. Browse to find SETUP.EXE on your diskette drive -- select
	   SETUP.EXE and click "OK".

	4. Again click "OK" to run SETUP.EXE.
	
	5. Follow the instructions that appear onscreen.
	    Only choose custom installation if you need to reinstall
	    components deleted or damaged. All the components
	    offered in custom installation are needed by Ski Smarts
	    to run properly.

	6. After installation is complete, restart Windows.

As Ski Smarts is installed, a Sport Smarts group is created in
the Windows Program Manager. A Ski Smarts directory is also
created on your hard disk with subdirectories containing program
files, clip art, graphics, color palette files and for the
Multimedia edition, video and sound files.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you are having trouble installing Ski Smarts, make sure that
the following requirements are met:

* You must install Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Video for
  Windows 1.1 before installing Ski Smarts.
* You must run SETUP.EXE from within Windows.
* Ensure that during installation all the components were
   installed -- during custom installation some components may
   inadvertently have been left off.

TO START SKI SMARTS
From the Windows Program Manager:

* Double-click the Ski Smarts icon: in the Sport 	    
 Smarts group, or
* double-click skidemo.exe in File Manager.

TO QUIT SKI SMARTS:
* Click on the "EXIT"  button in Ski Smarts and
  make your selections. Choose "Save current changes" if you
  entered text in "Personal notes" and would like to save it.

HOW TO USE SKI SMARTS
Briefly, proceed as follows to gain the most from Ski Smarts:

1. First review your "profile" and select your level of skiing
Then select "JUMP" 

2. From the JUMP screen select ESSENTIALS Work through all the
essentials and click "JUMP"  to get back to the JUMP screen.

3. Jump to "Instruction" From the GOALS MENU select the first
goal and then click on the first exercise for that goal.

4. "Do" the exercise
	A. Study the summary, terrain and skill information
	b. View the video more than once
	c. Study (and "PRINT") the text
	d. View common PROBLEMS associated with that goal.
	e. Go ski -- get some "mileage!"

5. Select the "NEXT" exercise Work through all the exercises for
That goal by clicking "NEXT" 

6. Click "GOALS" and progress to the next goal Work through
goals and its exercises sequentially and methodically. Take your
time and don't try to accomplish too much, too soon.

7. Move to the next level of skiing When you get to the end of
the goals within your level, select the first goal in the next
higher level. Work through the goals and exercises as outlined
above.

8. Check out techniques for extreme situations If you are
sufficiently skilled, select "Extreme" goals.

SELECTING YOUR LEVEL
The first time user of Ski Smarts is automatically given the
opportunity to select her or his current level of skiing. You
may return to this screen through the "JUMP" screen.

It is crucial that you choose the correct current level of
skiing.

Do not attempt exercises above your level of skiing. Attempting
exercises above your ability is extremely dangerous and can
cause serious injury or death!

To assist you in making the correct selection, a video and
description of each level is provided. Examine each carefully
and request help from a friendly ski instructor.

Once you have decided on a level, proceed by clicking on your
level's "SELECT" button, at the bottom.

BEGINNER  
ATS levels 1 through 4

For the person who:
Has never been on skis before. Can make basic wedge turns on
beginner (green) trails. Can make wide track parallel turns on
beginner (green) trails.

Select this section for a sound introduction to skiing and to
learn the basics of a sport that requires a solid foundation of
basic skills. Getting these basics right is perhaps the most
important single thing you can do to ensure your future
enjoyment of this incredible sport.

At this point we strongly recommend that you also take a lesson
from a professional ski instructor, to make sure the groundwork
is properly laid.

INTERMEDIATE
ATS levels 5 through 7

For skiers who can comfortably make large radius turns on
intermediate (blue) and some expert (black) slopes while holding
their skis parallel.

Your pole plants are OK but need some work; you've ventured onto
easier black diamond trails, but prefer the blue ones and you
really need outside help to get through a mogul field.

ADVANCED
ATS levels 8 and 9

Select ADVANCED if you can comfortably make dynamic long radius
turns on expert (black) trails, but want to work on perfecting
your short radius turns.

NAVIGATION BASICS
Navigate through Ski Smarts by clicking on buttons and when in a
goal menu, by clicking on a listing.

You may also "click" a button using the Spacebar. First
"activate" the button by pressing Tab repeatedly until the
button is highlighted -- the highlight skips between buttons.
With the button highlighted, press the Spacebar to execute that
button.

To gain the most from Ski Smarts' exercises, select a goal and
then start at the first exercise and work down through the list
sequentially. Exercises are listed in a carefully arranged
sequence that will speed the learning process. It also teaches
the various skills in the correct order.

When you jump back to the goal menu from a particular exercise
by clicking the "Goal" button, the exercise which you jumped
from is highlighted in the selection box. This can serve as a
"bookmark" to return to when you start Ski Smarts again.
Similarly, the selected goal is highlighted.

ESSENTIALS
This is a "must-play-and-read" section that provides important
information for skiers of all abilities. Topics covered are:

HOW TO USE SKI SMARTS
Describes how to extract the most out of Ski Smarts and provides
an outline of the structure of the program and summaries of the
different sections.

SAFETY AT ALL TIMES
Skiing is a dangerous sport. The National Ski Areas Association
(NSAA) sums it all up in "Your Responsibility Code."

Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas, you may see
people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country, and
other specialized ski equipment such as that used by disabled or
other skiers.

Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show
courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk
in skiing  that common sense and personal awareness can help
reduce.

Observe the code below and share with other skiers     
the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

" Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other
people or objects.

" People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your
responsibility to avoid them.

" You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not
visible from above. 

" Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail. Look
uphill and yield to others.

" Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

" Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails
and out of closed areas.

" Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and
ability to load, ride, and unload safely.

THE RIGHT WAY TO SKI
There is a "right" way to ski. This section
describes the techniques used in skiing correctly and
efficiently.

WHY DO EXERCISES?
Skiing as depicted in exercises is not our
ultimate goal.

An exercise in skiing and in the context of Ski Smarts, means
what it usually means in other sports -- we practice certain
techniques to enhance our normal skiing.

In other words, don't think of an exercise or series of
exercises as your goal, but rather a way to get you to your goal.

TAKING LESSONS
For those planning on taking lessons (which we
encourage,) this section provides tips on getting your money's
worth out of a ski lesson.

ALWAYS REMEMBER
Like most sports, improvement depends on the
correct development of a few simple but essential skills.

Always remember these simple points to ensure your rapid
improvement in skiing.

	Constantly keep your upper body facing down the hill.
	
	Carve your turns dynamically in a balanced position.

	Practice makes perfect.

	Don't rush your turns -- be patient and relaxed!

	Keep terrain easy when doing exercises.

WARM UP & STRETCH
Often neglected by skiers of all abilities,
warming up and stretching can prevent major problems. Skiing can
be hazardous and we need not raise the stakes against us by
neglecting these aspects. It takes minutes and can spare you a
lot of pain.

OFF-SNOW TRAINING
Provides a series of exercises to prepare you
for skiing during the summer months. These exercises can also be
used to stay fit during the ski season.

TEACHING CHILDREN
Provides pointers in preparing your child for
skiing.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Skiing technique is sometimes described in
technical terms -all the goodies are summarized here.


CREDITS
Suzy Chase-Motzkin PSIA Examiner since 1988. A prolific writer
and past editor for "The Professional Ski Teacher Newsletter."
She has actively taught skiing since 1972 -- from 1980 at Hunter
Mountain, New York.

Suzy did an absolutely superb job putting the content together
in record time. A great thanks to her!

Allen St John Well-known sports magazine writer and editor for
putting a polished touch to the text in Ski Smarts.

Susan Reyneke For putting up with me and tolerating all those
long hours of toil in front of the computer.

Jack Kreismer Best selling author and friend for the catchy
name, Ski Smarts and inspiration to continue.

Kobus Reyneke Conceived and produced Ski Smarts over a three
year period. From this I have permanent tennis elbow as a
leftover from clutching a mouse many hours.

INVITATION
In recognition of the work done wordwide by ski
instructors and the diversity of the sport, we invite ski
professionals and skiers alike, to send in their favorite
exercises and any other suggestions they may have, for
incorporation into Ski Smarts.

COPYRIGHTS
Copyright by Kobus Reyneke
 © 1993 - 1995 Kobus Reyneke
Copyright by Sport Smarts™
 © 1993 - 1995 Sport Smarts™

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information may be duplicated or used in any way or form. It is
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delete these files and return all disks and printed materials
to Sport Smarts.

This software is distributed only for use by licensees of Sport
Smarts and the use of this software shall be governed by the
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You may not disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer this
software.

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LICENSE FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION
The materials in this demo version of Ski Smarts are copyrighted
by Kobus Reyneke and Sport Smarts, but may be used without payment.
This provision gives you the right to use the package freely, but
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and Sport Smarts.

	Sport Smarts
	96 Vreeland Avenue
	South Hackensack, NJ 07606
	United States of America

	(201) 641-7300            Fax: (201) 641-7229
	kobus@tribeca.ios.com     CompuServe: 75720,327
