The timing of when the poles are planted differentiates the two techniques. Jimmy's timing is good but not perfect. The V1 pole plant is done at the same time the skis touch the ground (good for going up hills); for the v2 alternate you pole first and then the skis touch (you glide onto your skis, good for flats or gradual downhills). The v2 alternate gets its name from the fact that the timing is the same for the V2 but you pole every other stride instead of every stride.
What's the difference between V1 and V2 alternate?
baur76 5 years ago
The timing of when the poles are planted differentiates the two techniques. Jimmy's timing is good but not perfect. The V1 pole plant is done at the same time the skis touch the ground (good for going up hills); for the v2 alternate you pole first and then the skis touch (you glide onto your skis, good for flats or gradual downhills). The v2 alternate gets its name from the fact that the timing is the same for the V2 but you pole every other stride instead of every stride.
rhaydock 5 years ago