Nice video. Really makes me want to get out and XC ski
@k2nicol2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the note
@zachb801213 күн бұрын
So the read is it's pretty much a normal alpine turn until the part where you would kinda pick up your uphill ski to keep it parallel, at which point you ease the uphill ski into parallel by dippin' into the tele stance. So is the point of the stance to spread out the supporting edge in the crotch of the turn to create a more robust suspension out of your body position? I just picked up tele gear... it's September, but I'm stoked to learn. It's gonna be fun.
@k2nicol5 күн бұрын
Eventually you get rid of the snowplow stance to start and keep skis parallel but using the tele stance throughout
@chrisking58862 ай бұрын
Omg
@johnkelly99702 ай бұрын
I'm having trouble with my kick. I have marwe skis, and madshus boots, which don't have much ankle support, I think. Do I need carbon cuffs as well?
@k2nicol2 ай бұрын
Usually with classic ankle support is less important than with skating...but you do need some support. I tend to use combi boots since it covers both techniques with one boot..less gear and cost needed. You could try our on line roller ski sessions if you want some feedback on your skiing. If you try the cuffs let me know how they work
@johnkelly99702 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol thanks for the tip. I’ll try the combo boot and will keep practicing.
@andrewhicks67122 ай бұрын
I noticed while you are standing on the balance board, your heal is positioned at the far edge. I bought one recently, and wanted to know what part of my foot should I have centered on the board. Should I have the dead center of my foot on the centerpoint, or should I align the balls of my feet with it, etc. Im trying to develop strength in particular my toes to push down, if that makes sense.
@k2nicol2 ай бұрын
I think I try to put the ball of foot over the center...that would put my heel back abit..
@paulblichmann27913 ай бұрын
Can you use them on unskiable snow, just jog on them and glide on the occasional snow patch?
@k2nicol3 ай бұрын
I would say not..they need firm consistent snow
@ShadowzKiller3 ай бұрын
Great video. I just got roller skis and this helps a lot.
@k2nicol2 ай бұрын
Roller skis are great..but wear safety gear
@ShadowzKiller2 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol Yes, i got these and even cones to practice turning and braking short distances.
@donaldjorgensen88184 ай бұрын
Should put a nature cam in there next year
@k2nicol4 ай бұрын
Actually there is one..
@krishna-e-bera4 ай бұрын
where do they go in the chimney? is there a fireplace inside
@k2nicol4 ай бұрын
No the chimney is unused...the apparently roost along the inside of chimney using rough edges to cling to?
@krishna-e-bera4 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol the museum should send a small camera in there to record :)
@davidzof4 ай бұрын
wrist guards, good job!
@AbqMichaelMcDonald5 ай бұрын
Good video. When I learned the pole exercise for downhill, they taught me to hold the pole to somewhat face the direction of the mountain, which he is doing here. Giving your body that counter rotation seems to put more inside edge pressure on your turning/downhill ski, which strengthens your control and turn.
@petercannava32365 ай бұрын
thanks
@vickypryor98005 ай бұрын
For classic skis, what do you do with he kick zone?
@k2nicol5 ай бұрын
You could use a base cleaner...I usually just use some water and a cloth on fishscale waxless skis..if you use klister and have needles and dirt stuck to it then you definitely need to clean that off before you store them.
@ShadowzKiller5 ай бұрын
Great video. Is there any recommendations regarding shaft length? For instance, it seems that most classic roller skis are around 700mm, but Swix is the only one with a much longer model (Swix Roadline Classic) at 790mm. I am stuck between Swix and Fischers RC7 Classic.
@k2nicol5 ай бұрын
Good questions...sorry I can't really help since I don't have any experience with other roller skis
@ShadowzKiller5 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol No problem. Thanks for answering.
@ShadowzKiller2 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol Hey, I recently learned the answer from a sports store. Apparently Swix has had quality control issues with their previous versions of classic roller skies. Their newer one seems to be longer to compensate for this. In other words, other brands like Swenor are more reliable.
@ban4n5 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@recbo5 ай бұрын
The first rollerskis had 3 wheels. Swedski shaft was hickory plywood. Exel shaft was aluminum tube, rectangular tube. Those you show look excellent in several ways
@k2nicol5 ай бұрын
They are much easier to balance on...but are abit heavy.
@jk284165 ай бұрын
I thought you liked Craft clothing? What's going on?
@k2nicol5 ай бұрын
They are a recent sponsor..they joined in Dec. 2023
@jk284165 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol fair enough, just seems like a sell out. ho do you skate uphill easily?
@gscott50626 ай бұрын
Nice analysis and demonstration! I think that one thing contributing to the spread-out stance is when beginners see those phony posed pictures of classic skiers with the back foot way out behind and up in the air (like 1960s racers). They don't realize that this is just an instant in the stride (perhaps exaggerated for dramatic effect), and end up concentrating on the position of the back foot. But their balance isn't good enough to get on one foot so they end up in that awkward position.
@k2nicol5 ай бұрын
Could be the case...and the fact that 1 footed balance is difficult and needs practice
@Ride-Tahoe6 ай бұрын
Awesome, what a great time to be alive!
@brucesimms48626 ай бұрын
Ive seen video of the Russian skier Balisnikov standing on top of a big Swiss ball. Dont fall and hurt yourself!
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
Have not tried that..might be too big a challenge for me
@brucesimms48626 ай бұрын
Thank you for this Keith. Your vids are good for both my sking and instructing.
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment..
@heritic1hero6 ай бұрын
Hahaha I thought mine were broken!
@KalleJohansson6 ай бұрын
As a 57yrs old Swedish x-country skier having some kind of idea that I know how to do it, I really enjoy these videos because they are really good and instructive and not from Norway 😅😅
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
Thanks ...hope they help
@lizard24256 ай бұрын
Excellent. Clear and concise as always. 😍😍
@k2nicol5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the note
@driftlesshermit6 ай бұрын
If I could ski as well as your lopsided technique I would be happy.
@lecavalier326 ай бұрын
This is me to a T. Wish we had snow again so I could try your drill.
@davemurray27676 ай бұрын
Hello Keith: Just popped in here after watching this video; as always great tips; OK less than a month ago I skated for the first time the American Birkiebeiner in Cable, WI...........they had to "make" 6 km of snow in order to pull off they're 50th Anniversary event but they did a tremendous job securing a 10k loop which as a novice we all did 3 times for 30k...........my main issue Keith was I lacked the endurance to tackle the hills they created and although I finished I ran out of gas a few times.....lol...........despite the fact that we all faced here in Eastern Canada a lackluster Winter so my actual on-snow training was way behind compared to 22/23........not to mention the temps were above freezing so we all overheated.........anyway..........any tips you can share for next years 50k long distance event will be greatly appreciated.........thanks,David
@threecowboys46066 ай бұрын
Where is the two-step double-poling ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2PXhYtnlJKWj7ssi=Ewc0sXfGL5aH7Idb kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe6o4Oea51-eNksi=ioxYDKtqPkcbpJEe
@peartreedu6 ай бұрын
Hi Keith. I hope you're doing well. Here in Vancouver, we've only recently had snow... Crazy, I know. Keep up the great work with your videos. You offer a value to the classic XC communiity. All the best ;-)
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the note...we too have gotten quite abit of snow lately on the Island...
@catherineairdsocialmedia6 ай бұрын
Great video! Makes me want to try roller skiing 😅
@lmcleon6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your helpful and short videos! During these turns does your body stance lean more weight on the inner or on the outer ski? Best wishes.
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
You want to have more weight go to the outside ski
@ColinBFClarke6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos. I learnt how to ski classic and skate from you. I'll always remember these videos and you good sir
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
Great..thanks for the note
@Витя-й7п6 ай бұрын
Very thanks from Russia, Vologda!
@k2nicol6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the note
@thibod077 ай бұрын
Great idea! I see your point!balancing on one flat ski seems very hard to do for so many skiers as it seems more and more skiers are starting on skis with the skating technic without having skiied in the classic style for many seasons before. There is no real short cut only practice make perfect as good balance cannot be thought! 😂😂😂
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
My plan is to test it a few skate skiers to see if can be an aid to balancing on one ski at a time
@kennethgatto10327 ай бұрын
Is it best to store XC ski boots over the summer zipped up, unzipped, or it doesn't matter??? Great videos...keep them coming!
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
Great question ...not really sure...
@nordicwilly66507 ай бұрын
Great idea! I figured they would be difficult to stay centered over
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
No pretty easy to skate on if you have firm snow...
@padmarai61517 ай бұрын
Thanks again, very useful video. Cant wait to try it tomorrow.
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
Hope it helps
@TjSpu7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Ed!
@pecarew20037 ай бұрын
I have searched and searched for how to install the faceplate to a new bindingless ski, which is the "horse before the cart" and come up with the same video of how to attach the Turnamic binding to the faceplate. Can you recommend a video with such information? Thanks so much
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
Good question ..have you tried Rossignol directly or a ski shop?
@jgbud17 ай бұрын
Way to go Doug! Looking awesome!!
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
He is recovering everyday
@gridstop-or6cb7 ай бұрын
A wise man once said "If you can run, you can ski" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH_YoYmAa8iriMU Slowing it down is great fun, but I think it's not an entirely fair way of thinking about that as a way to avoid needing the athleticism to ski fast. You and Doug are clearly athletic people, with well-developed classic technique and probably good balance. For dopes like me, I find it easier to have good form while going fast (obviously not so fast that my form falls apart), since balance is easier when I don't have to spend much time on any ski at any time. I'm not the racing type, I just want to enjoy some fun track or go touring somewhere interesting, so I like to go slow, but I find that going slow with good weight transfer is harder from a technique perspective. It's a lot easier to ride a bike at 15mph than 1.5mph, and sometimes it's easier to ski at a faster pace. Thanks so much for yet another awesome video. I'm glad Doug is getting to get out there and have some fun while he heals, and wish him a full recovery
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
I totally agree with your point about bike speed but I find that many skiers ski faster than they can balance on one foot and hence get incomplete weight shift..but it all depends on what you like and what you are trying to accomplish...
@jettajohnson85127 ай бұрын
I learn so much about cross country skiing from your videos. The transfer of weight and the follow through with the ski poles..
@jettajohnson85127 ай бұрын
Thank you for the informative cross country skiing lessons.. They're great..
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
Weight transfer is key...
@andrewhicks67127 ай бұрын
You mentioned the shuffle while in track. I know we are supposed to avoid shuffling at all costs (because it limits our strides and can cause bad habits), but is there any particular scenario where shuffling is ok? I notice when Im in deeper ungroomed snow its very difficult to get a good kick because Im cutting through snow, so Im shuffling, but when I retrace that same path I cut Im able to get good kick and glide. So is shuffling permissible in this scenario?
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right...there are many times when a shuffle is about the only way to go...deep snow, cold snow with little glide, etc ...but it is good to have good weight shift in your tool kit so that you can stride well when you want and then shuffle when conditions dictate.
@andrewhicks67127 ай бұрын
@@k2nicol for sure. When Im in those deeper snow conditions, Im being extra aware of my weight transfer
@gridstop-or6cb7 ай бұрын
I find that when I can manage some float if my weight is split between skis it's nice to shuffle, but when the snow is so deep I'm really trudging, a decent amount of weight transfer can actually help. It's isn't going to be pretty like Keith striding in groomed track, but I can get the tiniest glide to help me cut the track and occasionally even have the striding (and not just the other parts of the tour) be fun.
@light-and-thunder7 ай бұрын
So interesting... as usual! After seeing this, I guess I will slow down a little! Thank you again for your advices!
@glennoverhoff65897 ай бұрын
Atta boy Doug!! Got the stylish GQ look going also.
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
Doug is skiing well given his recent injuries
@wstks-fmworldwide53907 ай бұрын
He looks really good doing his stride actually! A ski instructor I work with here in Northern Michigan made a similar point. . . Slow and correct technique rather than fast and sloppy.
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
I agree ....Most skiers ski too fast for their ability to balance..if the goal is to improve you need to slow down to match your ability to balance
@mattjax167 ай бұрын
Just curious why did you go straight to ordering new bindings and the same one? Why not try and fix it or find a spare part
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
The plastic piece was broken off of both bindings...no way to repair that. New bindings fit on those rails so very easy to replace them ..just slide them on.
@nickileonard10607 ай бұрын
This was very helpful and well done! Thanks very much!
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
@ShadowzKiller7 ай бұрын
Good tip. Any comments regarding binding position and balance for classic style skis? For instance, will your center of gravity shift excessively forward if your bindings are "too forward"? Thanks.
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
These are skate skis so I leave mine set at 0. For classic you certainly have the option of moving the binding forward for more grip and back for better glide. I sometimes play with this but often find not much difference.
@studentmgulomonosova7 ай бұрын
Hi, can i by(order) used rossignol x-ium premium S1 90kg, made by french sport. ff3, -10-30
@k2nicol7 ай бұрын
I would think on nordic swap lines or Facebook marketplace...but I have not tried using either for skis