Though he is not a biathlete, Klaebo's downhill tucking technique is a big part of what makes him such a great skier. Anyone who thinks there is nothing to tucking should look at him and see how he pulls away from people going downhill.
This is commonly requested, however I think Skiing an Rollersking translate almost 1:1. If you can have good technique on snow, you should be able to have it on Rollerskis. Maybe stopping on Rollerskis... That could probably use it's own video 😅 Is there something specific to Rollerskiing you would like to know about?
Hey Brian, got a sneaky technique that they don't teach you everywhere; it has to do with classic tracks. Because most skate races are also freestyle tracks are set up here. It then becomes a battle of when to get in the tracks do to snow condition in and out of the tracks and was compatibility with those conditions. This is where that technique comes in. Put one ski in the far track and one ski outside the track. Use the outside ski to push and momentum. I have seen this technique used in two key circumstances 1. Tight passing. This minimizes your profile and allows you to make a quick pass without having to say "track" or "on your right/left." Secondly we used it in races where the track was faster than trail on down hills it would allow you to gain speed while in the track and then once you had enough you could move into the track. I know they don't normally don't groom classic tracks in Biathlon but it is key to know that when you see them they offer a key advantage with the right techniques, even in the skate dicipline.
This is a good question. They can often be confused since the body positions are very similar. V1 is for when momentum is low (usually up a hill) in these situations you need higher turnover to keep moving forward. V2A is for when momentum is so high that it only takes a few powerful pushes to maintain that momentum. In V2A you want to fully commit and glide on a flat ski. Where as in V1 the feet should always be pushing.
Though he is not a biathlete, Klaebo's downhill tucking technique is a big part of what makes him such a great skier. Anyone who thinks there is nothing to tucking should look at him and see how he pulls away from people going downhill.
That's interesting my kid is a good skier and I keep telling him to really push the downhill technique cause others overlook it.
Best video yet, more like this and/or more depth on each technique would be great!
Good informative information. 👍 maybe do video and ski technique brake down of roller skiing? Just a thought
Yes, roller skiing tips would be great.
This is commonly requested, however I think Skiing an Rollersking translate almost 1:1. If you can have good technique on snow, you should be able to have it on Rollerskis. Maybe stopping on Rollerskis... That could probably use it's own video 😅
Is there something specific to Rollerskiing you would like to know about?
@@BrianHalligan-USA maybe stopping? How roller skiing has evolved?
Hey Brian, got a sneaky technique that they don't teach you everywhere; it has to do with classic tracks. Because most skate races are also freestyle tracks are set up here. It then becomes a battle of when to get in the tracks do to snow condition in and out of the tracks and was compatibility with those conditions. This is where that technique comes in. Put one ski in the far track and one ski outside the track. Use the outside ski to push and momentum. I have seen this technique used in two key circumstances 1. Tight passing. This minimizes your profile and allows you to make a quick pass without having to say "track" or "on your right/left." Secondly we used it in races where the track was faster than trail on down hills it would allow you to gain speed while in the track and then once you had enough you could move into the track. I know they don't normally don't groom classic tracks in Biathlon but it is key to know that when you see them they offer a key advantage with the right techniques, even in the skate dicipline.
Great video! Can't wait for in depth videos for all techniques :)
Keep up the good work!
Love your vid. Very easily explained. Say, if that's your new apartment, it sounds a little echo-like.
Great video 🎉
Nice videos! I'm looking for a video on how more advanced skiers do this hop turn that I think is called marathon skate. Any advice?
What is the difference between V1 and V2 alternate? They look similar, but differ only by the turnover rate.
This is a good question. They can often be confused since the body positions are very similar.
V1 is for when momentum is low (usually up a hill) in these situations you need higher turnover to keep moving forward.
V2A is for when momentum is so high that it only takes a few powerful pushes to maintain that momentum. In V2A you want to fully commit and glide on a flat ski. Where as in V1 the feet should always be pushing.
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