Cross or X Country Skiing-Free Skate Technique

Learn to cross or x country ski: focus on free skate with this new video by CANSI instuctor Keith Nicol. For more ski tips see SkiTrax Magazine.
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[dejffjed]

I don't claim myself a great technique expert but I believe I'm doing it (skate) right. And now tell me how is that possible people over 50 are taking me over uphill just like that with smile on their faces like they are making no effort. My style is no worse (maaaybe a liiiitle bit) than the one of theirs. I have two explanations: 1) doping, 2) they wax the skis pre-run so precisely and so long until it climbs a hill by itself when placed on the snow.

[k2nicol]

If you think you have better technique...then the only other possibility is that they are fitter. I know that I have several people pass me in races due to their better fitness...often they can't skate that well but they are very fit and use a high turnover to mask poor balance. Note that on uphills you don't have to glide that far so it favours people that are fit and who aren't great skaters. As you point it could also be faster skis.

[fanny whittle]

where is the skating

[k2nicol]

This was filmed at Blow me down ski club in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

[exmore10]

Great video, a good way to focus on landing on a flat ski I found was to think about landing on the outside edge of the ski while transferring weight.

[k2nicol]

I agree .....overemphasis sometimes put things just right.

[debbypai]

Is skiing the same as skate skiing?

[puteshestvuushij]

It is really important for a beginner to be shown the basic mistakes which was done in this video.

[MNchuckerama]

Thanks for the video. I just tried skate skiing for my first time yesterday. I'm pretty sure at some point during my ski I made all the mistakes you outlined. Next time, I'll try your drills first. Thanks again.

[dejffjed]

The second option looks better for me. :D To be honest, I have to admit that due to my university studies I'm in the mountains 3-4 times a year so the fitness may be the key factor... Anyway, thank you for this great video.

[fateless78]

thanks a lot

[Ryan Urban]

The outside of my calves hurt when I skate, causing me to tire out quickly. What am I doing wrong?