Skate Skiing Techniques Explained

This is a survey of the five skate skiing techniques, and includes demos of each technique, along with tips for skiers just getting started in skate skiing.

[Bournefort]

Awesome explanation. Best I've ever seen. Every competitive skier should watch this. I've been skate skiing for 15 years and I always think about the timing and power while transitioning from V1 to V2.

[ScottLundy-snxp]

This is the best instructional videos I've seen on skate skiing, and I've been doing it for more than 30 years. It was an excellent refresher!

[Lexuthr]

As a roller skater and blader for 30 years and downhill skiier for nearly the same I've always been interested in trying this but never had the opportunity given a lack of snowfall and/or time constrains. After watching this I'm surprised how many of the techniques are shared that I've been unknowingly using since they just feel natural depending on the terrain. I'll finally have a chance to give this a try when I'm in Colorado next month and have a free day with a nordic center and groomed trails right nearby. Your video has sold me on the idea, that you for posting!

[ianism]

hey! that's Olivia BN! keeep being awesome yall

[nickburak]

So fortunate to find this video on my first search for it. Thank you. One skate V2 is what I'm working on, and it's true that balance is key. It does look beautiful. Being an expert downhill skier (ski pro for 20+ yrs) and a strong skater, I still find that balance is still more of a challenge than I thought for one skate v2. I wonder if fitness helps, as it really raises my heartbeat quickly compared to the four other techniques.

[dmitrylesnevsky]

hands down the best channel on youtube

[thormusique]

This is the best explanation of these techniques I've ever seen. Thanks so much!

[charliechristian]

Skated about 3mi today... kicked my butt. Very aerobic.

[marjohn]

Very well explained, with obviously lots of experience as the basis. (I also found the example of how not to do it very helpful.) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[baeche]

very good explanation for me as a beginner. thank you

[RobertMJohnson]

watching the olympics and came here to learn about the sport's lexicon. great video! amazing sport. nations without lots of snow have no chance competing in these events

[АлександрГлушан]

Very good explanation, best wishes to Narrator.

[stephj]

so beautiful and useful. I loved skate skiing when I had access to a trail close to my home. Unfortunately, I just got one ski lesson in my whole skate life LOL: seems ski lessons here are reserved for children only here at my new location. Adults being forever doomed to hacking.... But your video tools are of such quality, they give me hope that I can break the bad habits, or at least enjoy working on it if just that.

[michaelboud]

Thank you! Very helpful not to mention beautiful footage :)

[thomaswillows]

Great views of the Canmore Nordic Center.

[ninilustig]

It’s really helpful by watching this video, thanks

[erik]

Norwegian names for these techniques (directly translated):
1. Gliding fishbone (fishbone being the similar classic technique, but without the gliding).
2. Padling
3. Single dance
4. Double dance
5. Free skating

[hugofolpp]

Super clear, concise explanation. Thank you

[viktorb.]

Cool but i think 'One skate' technique have a two submode: basic and uphill.
Range of motion -> high frequency and more difficult work with your own weight.

[zuLess]

I think its hard to oneskate and always use twoskate. I dont know if its because I have a strong and heavy body or what, but oneskate feels like ineffective flailing. Maybe I just need to improve my racing skills, just like running where a large cadence is preferred to be efficient and less stressful for the knees. Also, I dont think its because I feel rushed, as explained in the video -- I often push off and glide for a long time on each foot on the flat.