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Grass skiing is just that skiing on grass, and is it's own sport, however with the snow melting in the ski resorts and with little snow in the UK Grass Skiing became a popular sport, originally created in Germany in 1966.

Popularity
More and more resorts and instructors are appearing world wide for this very popular sport.

Location
Special centres with their own courses, while professional people may take this outside into the hilly, grassy countryside.

Age
As with skiing children can start from a young age but must receive instruction, no upper age limit.

Ability
A good sense of balance and a good physical fitness is required, being able to snow ski is advantageous.

Description
Grass Skiing is a sport in it's own right with competitions and events being held world wide, this sport became more popular when snow ski resorts melted, this enabled the seasoned snow skier to keep their ski legs. The ski's are made from a caterpillar design, some are made from just wheels looking like a long slim roller blade, this enables the action, poles are also used to help manoeuvre the obstacles, skiers are also required to wear helmets for safety.

Dedication
Join a club and put in 100% dedication to get up and skiing in the beautiful lush green countryside.

Potential
Ski for fun or dedicate yourself to a achieving a high level and compete in events and competitions.

Closely Related Activities
Snow Skiing.

Cost
Check out clubs and all good sports outlets for up to date membership fees and price of equipment.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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