these vids are sooo helpul David. I'm 63 and just starting to skate ski since moving near a ski resort. I still struggle uphill if it is steep and a long distance but I am doing much better after practicing your techniques- thanks!
So much motivation and energy in your teaching style. I like the concept of working on either extreme to be more comfortable when skiing in middle speed with the option to ski at those extremes to impress the million dollar man or your girl friend. Thank you for sharing. Great video once again.
That looks like a pretty mellow incline, which gives you time and room to really use technique. A narrower, twisting steep trail - or, worse, one that also has a concave surface or irregularities in the surface - is a different beast.
David; can't wait for this comp to test your theories. As it's my first effort, have been mildly concerned about lungs and these lessons I'm sure are going to be golden. Many thanks, I'll let you know how it goes in a few weeks.
great teaching... the articulation of going to two extremes and why and how they can be used by different skiers. in different situations ...only suggestion is you might want to say go slow, small but keep a cadence so it's smooth and you maintain a nice momentum... anyhow what I was referring to .. it is so rare anyone talks about anything but optimum speed regarding skating so to hear about Norwegians and the recreational touring skater is great and once again so clear and well articulated.. thanks... Larry western mass skater
please put full motion with no music for the drills. As an instructor and student I would like to see regular speed with sound to see a standard great form to then compare others too.Slow mo is great too but after showing full mo
This would be a much better video if you showed the two uphill extremes in REAL TIME and not just in slow motion. We don't get to see you perform the drill you suggest for the high speed "hop" uphill in real time. I have observed the technique watching FIS races. But most skiers have not. I have taught skate skiing for 33 years (starting the winter of 1982). I teach at Teacup Nordic in Oregon.
I wonder what length skis you are using. Now for a video showing us how to skate in 6" of fresh power. I mostly have to classic ski in our front field unless I have been out packing a skate track with the Human Powered Trail Groomer.
I have recently been focusing on pushing with the poles at the same time as pushing with the foot, is that correct? and who low should you go? I find my muscles tire in offset, who do I prevent / strengthen for easier offset?
these vids are sooo helpul David. I'm 63 and just starting to skate ski since moving near a ski resort. I still struggle uphill if it is steep and a long distance but I am doing much better after practicing your techniques- thanks!
So much motivation and energy in your teaching style. I like the concept of working on either extreme to be more comfortable when skiing in middle speed with the option to ski at those extremes to impress the million dollar man or your girl friend. Thank you for sharing. Great video once again.
You are 1000% right. Thanks for showing that a classic skier can gain a lot from skating. I'm waiting for more.
That looks like a pretty mellow incline, which gives you time and room to really use technique. A narrower, twisting steep trail - or, worse, one that also has a concave surface or irregularities in the surface - is a different beast.
Hey! I like your coaching style! Thanks for all the tips!
David; can't wait for this comp to test your theories. As it's my first effort, have been mildly concerned about lungs and these lessons I'm sure are going to be golden. Many thanks, I'll let you know how it goes in a few weeks.
great teaching... the articulation of going to two extremes and why and how they can be used by different skiers. in different situations ...only suggestion is you might want to say go slow, small but keep a cadence so it's smooth and you maintain a nice momentum... anyhow what I was referring to .. it is so rare anyone talks about anything but optimum speed regarding skating so to hear about Norwegians and the recreational touring skater is great and once again so clear and well articulated.. thanks... Larry western mass skater
Another great video, so many excellent points, can't wait for next season to practice!
really helpful drills that I am trying to master. thanks for sharing
Very helpful
That was incredible 👍👏😀
Great! I will do this. Still struggling on steep hills. Suggestions?
please put full motion with no music for the drills. As an instructor and student I would like to see regular speed with sound to see a standard great form to then compare others too.Slow mo is great too but after showing full mo
This would be a much better video if you showed the two uphill extremes in REAL TIME and not just in slow motion. We don't get to see you perform the drill you suggest for the high speed "hop" uphill in real time. I have observed the technique watching FIS races. But most skiers have not. I have taught skate skiing for 33 years (starting the winter of 1982). I teach at Teacup Nordic in Oregon.
UA-cam has that fancy feature to change speeds for any video. Put it at 2 and you will get "real time". A tip: turn off the music while doing this :)
I wonder what length skis you are using. Now for a video showing us how to skate in 6" of fresh power. I mostly have to classic ski in our front field unless I have been out packing a skate track with the Human Powered Trail Groomer.
I have recently been focusing on pushing with the poles at the same time as pushing with the foot, is that correct? and who low should you go? I find my muscles tire in offset, who do I prevent / strengthen for easier offset?
Do you mean three points of contact (two poles and a ski) at the same time in V1?