Great video Keith! Very helpful tips! Just wondering though about ski position for set down. Speedskaters aim to set down their blades in a #1 orientation and then push to the side holding this orientation. The exception is for starts where a duck footed set down or skate skiing, herringbone hill climbing set down is needed. The leg recovery under the hips and nose, knee, toes alignment is common to both sports. But what happens to the set down on the flats or downhills? It's hard to tell from the camera but is the ski landing less open than than herringbone (duck footed), or like a #1? Thanks Keith!
This is great advice!! I have been skiing the Kettle moraine and trying to use my downhill traverse technique but this glide technique makes so much more sense with classic scaled skis. Can't wait to get to Lapham to try. I thought I needed metal edges or something but I get it now. Thank you!!! What would you recommend if possible a 60+ 190lb male as far as width and length? And is it possible to get something comfortable that could be dual purpose for classic and skate on groomed? Not racing but want to cruise and keep heart rate up for an hour or two. Thanks again. Also, if you don't mind, I think I need stiffer boots for more ankle rigidity. Am I on track and what could you recommend? Thanks three times!!
I am not sure I get your first comment...first of all with waxless (scale) skis skating is quite hard since they don't glide that well. And you don't need metal edges for skating ..but you do need a ski that glides well. Unfortunately a few years ago manufacturers tried making a combi ski good for skating and classic..but they didn't work well and quickly died out. I did do a video on how to skate on waxable classic skis with all the grip wax removed that you could check out. Regarding stiffer boots you could try a combi boot-- good for skating and classic..I use these alot and these do work. Can't really advise on skis at this point. Cheers
@@k2nicol Thanks, your advice is very valuable to me. Glad I found your channel. I wish I could send you pictures of Nordic Trail and McMiller in the Kettle Moraine Wisconsin State Park. Groomed and extremely beautiful with rolling 100 ft. hills through deciduous and pine forests. A real SE Wisconsin treasure especially after a fresh snowfall and a following bluebird day. Cheers.
@@k2nicol Oh, what I meant by "downhill traverse technique" is how I ski with alpine skis skate style in flat ground to traverse a no grade distance buy skating with my edges and pushing off. Now that I think about it I guess I do push and glide flat. You opened my eyes!
@@k2nicol Skied on my downhill skis a couple times this week and am now much more cognizant off pushing off to flat glide. Much quicker now! Thanks for improving my skill!
Middle of summer here, good to imagine snow and colder weather. Cheers from south east Australia 🇦🇺
Great tips for tempo and balance which is good for my endurance.
glad it helped
Looks like you have really nice snow there! Thanks for the video, always very helpful. Commenting to help your channel!
We do have real snow ..although not much recently.
@@k2nicol I'm in the Sierra Nevada of CA and we haven't had any significant snow since the end of December and it's been too warm.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos! So educative! Thanks!
Thanks for the note
Great video Keith! Very helpful tips! Just wondering though about ski position for set down. Speedskaters aim to set down their blades in a #1 orientation and then push to the side holding this orientation. The exception is for starts where a duck footed set down or skate skiing, herringbone hill climbing set down is needed. The leg recovery under the hips and nose, knee, toes alignment is common to both sports. But what happens to the set down on the flats or downhills? It's hard to tell from the camera but is the ski landing less open than than herringbone (duck footed), or like a #1? Thanks Keith!
Great video as always! I'm on my 2nd year of xc and I always love to see a new video from you Keith! Where is this filmed? Looks great.
Filmed at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island
Thanks posting! I learn so much from your training videos.
Another great video. On a side note I need gloves for skate skiing. Not bulky but still warm, must have removeable liner for quick drying. Any ideas?
Not sure..most gloves that I know about with removable liners are quite bulky.
@@k2nicol ok I kinda thought so. Thanks.
If I'm going to learn this, it's easiest without spells for a beginner like me?
This is great advice!! I have been skiing the Kettle moraine and trying to use my downhill traverse technique but this glide technique makes so much more sense with classic scaled skis. Can't wait to get to Lapham to try. I thought I needed metal edges or something but I get it now. Thank you!!! What would you recommend if possible a 60+ 190lb male as far as width and length? And is it possible to get something comfortable that could be dual purpose for classic and skate on groomed? Not racing but want to cruise and keep heart rate up for an hour or two. Thanks again. Also, if you don't mind, I think I need stiffer boots for more ankle rigidity. Am I on track and what could you recommend? Thanks three times!!
I am not sure I get your first comment...first of all with waxless (scale) skis skating is quite hard since they don't glide that well. And you don't need metal edges for skating ..but you do need a ski that glides well. Unfortunately a few years ago manufacturers tried making a combi ski good for skating and classic..but they didn't work well and quickly died out. I did do a video on how to skate on waxable classic skis with all the grip wax removed that you could check out. Regarding stiffer boots you could try a combi boot-- good for skating and classic..I use these alot and these do work. Can't really advise on skis at this point. Cheers
@@k2nicol Thanks, your advice is very valuable to me. Glad I found your channel. I wish I could send you pictures of Nordic Trail and McMiller in the Kettle Moraine Wisconsin State Park. Groomed and extremely beautiful with rolling 100 ft. hills through deciduous and pine forests. A real SE Wisconsin treasure especially after a fresh snowfall and a following bluebird day. Cheers.
@@k2nicol Oh, what I meant by "downhill traverse technique" is how I ski with alpine skis skate style in flat ground to traverse a no grade distance buy skating with my edges and pushing off. Now that I think about it I guess I do push and glide flat. You opened my eyes!
@@NoFeeArea Sounds great ..always nice to have a good snowfall and sun
@@k2nicol Skied on my downhill skis a couple times this week and am now much more cognizant off pushing off to flat glide. Much quicker now! Thanks for improving my skill!