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Part 1: Skills For Flat Terrain The Basic Diagonal Stride The Diagonal Stride is the oldest and most basic cross-country ski techniques. Its fluid arm and leg movements help power the skier across flats and uphills. Since these arm and leg movements are similar to walking, the diagonal stride is a good entry point into the sport of cross country skiing. Two basic elements of the diagonal stride are Weight Transfer and Kick. Weight Transfer Kick To get solid grip, think of pushing straight down, not back, as if we were stomping down on a nasty bug. Start the stomp with the whole foot; rock up to finish off on the ball of the foot . Jog along, putting partial force down for grip and, after a few minutes, go for 100 percent body weight grip pressure.As we work on the kick and glide movements of the feet, keep the arms relaxed and swinging in a comfortable rhythm, parallel to the ski tracks. At first, keep the hands low and let them swing nearly equal distance forward and back. The opposite arm and leg movements are just like walking .Body Position |
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CLASSIC TECHNIQUE: Diagonal Stride; Adjusting Pole Straps; Arm Swing; Double Pole; Kick-Double Pole. CLASSIC UPHILL TECHNIQUE: Classic Uphill Diagonal; Edging; Side Step; Herringbone. DOWNHILLS AND TURNING: Getting up from a fall; Kick Turn; Track Snowplow; Five Tips for the Diagonal Stride; Kick Double Pole. SKATE SKIING: Ten Tips for the V-1; V-2 skate technique; Marathon Skate. ALL AROUND: Stationary Turns; Step Turns. RESOURCES: Nordic Glossary; 20 Q and A; History of Cross Country Skiing ©2010-2022 SkiXC.com • All Rights Reserved in All Media • |