Balance is the hallmark of skate skiing. When switching skis, almost click your ankles together before switching your weight. Keeps your center of gravity over the ski without lurching from one to the other.
great exercise, I even tried it at home in front of the computer, standing as long as I could on one leg just to get easy, comfortable prolonged balance, and then wearing boots alone etc... working on improving on the less strong side, as suggested in one of your other videos. Thanks Keith!
I love this, thank you! I really appreciate this idea of 'flat-ski progression'. I've been a classic nordic skier my whole life but have really wanted to get into skate-skiing. Cheers!
@@k2nicol 😊I practised the skiing on one foot down a slight decline. I still felt unstable, but I persevered. Then today, it felt really good. I actually felt stable transferring my weight and now I can move on to other drills. Thanks 🙏
Fantastic video. I've been skating for 3 years and struggled to increase my glide time on each ski. Definitely going to try this simple, clearly explained exercise. Thank you!
I have never skied and recently bought a pair of Telemark skis , though I was strongly advised not too. I have been scouring the Internet for instructional videos and yours are excellent. Do aim me in the right direction if you have a video on the emergency Telemark stop, I have been diving into snowbanks which works, but has had consequences. Many thanks!
@@sujaymadhok5700 I have a video on tele turns on both light and medal edged skis...to make a stop simply make the tele turn sharper. Check out those videos
These are good tips and drills. Also I would like to add that the skier’s boots need to be appropriate for skating and fit properly. None of the modern skate boots have proper insoles with substantial arch support, even the super high-end boots from Alpina, Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon - all of these boots come fitted with useless disposable insoles. Try using aftermarket insoles, I’ve had great luck with SuperFeet (light blue or black) or Sole (active thin model) brand. These insoles are very thin, yet have great arch support that is vital for skate technique. Using the higher-end carbon-soled boots gives much better power transfer as well and give the best “feel” for the skis, this is due to more accurate fit and placing the foot closer to the ski than middle and low-end priced skate boots.
Hi! Thanks so much for the informative video! I was just wondering, to clarify, if the ultimate goal is to be skating on the outer edge of the ski with better balance once better balance is developed?
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Thanks for note ..let me know how you make out
how is it going man?
Keith's tips are fantastic!
Thanks for note..look forward to getting your next videos
Balance is the hallmark of skate skiing. When switching skis, almost click your ankles together before switching your weight. Keeps your center of gravity over the ski without lurching from one to the other.
I call the click of the ankles the boot touch which is the same thing....thanks for the note
Great and simple tips - amazing!
Thanks..hope it helps
Thanks so much Ed!
Important skills and a nice progression for us to use, thx
Thanks for note..glad it helps
Looks like useful drill !
great exercise, I even tried it at home in front of the computer, standing as long as I could on one leg just to get easy, comfortable prolonged balance, and then wearing boots alone etc... working on improving on the less strong side, as suggested in one of your other videos. Thanks Keith!
Make sure you start with some knee bend since you want to land on your ski with knee and ankle bend
I love this, thank you! I really appreciate this idea of 'flat-ski progression'. I've been a classic nordic skier my whole life but have really wanted to get into skate-skiing. Cheers!
let me know how it works
Always a treat to see your videos thx Doug
Hope to see you on the trails
Balance is my nemesis! Took lessons but am afraid to transfer weight. I will start with these drills today. Thanks!!
Take baby steps..let me know how it works
@@k2nicol 😊I practised the skiing on one foot down a slight decline. I still felt unstable, but I persevered. Then today, it felt really good. I actually felt stable transferring my weight and now I can move on to other drills. Thanks 🙏
Fantastic video. I've been skating for 3 years and struggled to increase my glide time on each ski. Definitely going to try this simple, clearly explained exercise. Thank you!
Let me know how it works
Very concise and accurate lesson!
Thanks
Great tip!
Excellent instruction, thank you!
Hope it helps
I have never skied and recently bought a pair of Telemark skis , though I was strongly advised not too. I have been scouring the Internet for instructional videos and yours are excellent. Do aim me in the right direction if you have a video on the emergency Telemark stop, I have been diving into snowbanks which works, but has had consequences.
Many thanks!
@@sujaymadhok5700 I have a video on tele turns on both light and medal edged skis...to make a stop simply make the tele turn sharper. Check out those videos
Awesome best tip I've seen 👌 love it
@@frankjwinfrey7364 glad you like it
Great stuff, thank you
Another great video! Thank you
Great tips!
This is me pushing on the edge to skate instead of a flat ski. This puts allot of stress on my arches. I will try a flat ski next time out. Thanks
Remember the flat ski is for gliding..you need to push off an edged ski to move forward
These are good tips and drills. Also I would like to add that the skier’s boots need to be appropriate for skating and fit properly. None of the modern skate boots have proper insoles with substantial arch support, even the super high-end boots from Alpina, Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon - all of these boots come fitted with useless disposable insoles. Try using aftermarket insoles, I’ve had great luck with SuperFeet (light blue or black) or Sole (active thin model) brand. These insoles are very thin, yet have great arch support that is vital for skate technique. Using the higher-end carbon-soled boots gives much better power transfer as well and give the best “feel” for the skis, this is due to more accurate fit and placing the foot closer to the ski than middle and low-end priced skate boots.
Good points...although I don't use these other insoles they might likely work for others...certainly worth considering.
Good drill. Easy to understand the reason behind the drill. Then lose the drill and keep the skill
Exactly..lose the drill and keep the skill.
Excellent video
What do you think of telling them to stomp on a flat foot/ski as they move/swing side to side? Encourage getting over your ski and gliding.
Good idea . Could work .. I will try it out.
Hi! Thanks so much for the informative video! I was just wondering, to clarify, if the ultimate goal is to be skating on the outer edge of the ski with better balance once better balance is developed?
Flat ski to start...try for slight outer edge once you have good balance
Can you learn this if you are stiff in the legs?
It helps if you are abit flexible ...and can adopt the athletic stance ..knees over toes .
@@k2nicol What is harder on the body? To skate or classic style?
@@allanbaagefeldt2320 skating is more aerobic...
@@allanbaagefeldt2320 Skating is harder ..but it is faster as well.
Bravo et merci from Québec! :)