A Klaebo Analysis

This is a short summary and an explanation as to how and why Klaebo preformed so well in Davos.

[@knutthompson7879]

Klaebo's downhill technique is exceptional. He uses this skill very effectively.

[@davd1986]

His skis are always very good, which doesn’t hurt

[@knutthompson7879]

@@davd1986 Oh it is certainly a part of it, no doubt, though he is still excellent downhill in rollerski races, when in theory the equipment is prepared identically, so it is technique as well.

[@davd1986]

Bolshunov has the same advantages. But then again, the top skiers will get the top equipment.

[@Haxmaxxen]

Taking position behind other skiers reduce drag from wind etc. and every competitor knows this. The leader are most effected by the disadvantage, as long as everyone use the same line of tracks. If Klaebos opponents had similar top speed and acceleration, taking last position would be terrible from a strategic point of view. Klaebo obviously know that he can sprint ahead of everyone at any time in the race, even if he has to leave the inner track and circle around them from the outside.

[@ТатьянаБитюкова-ъ8ш]

Молодец Клебо ☝тактик и стратег🔥

[@gavinscott9458]

Awesome Channel! Great analysis! Really enjoying your content!

[@steveeb9567]

Definitely the best tactician ! Rarely makes a mistake. Always makes it look easy.

[@davd1986]

Wheel-sucking is not a tactic, it’s cowardice. There’s a reason he has a hard time getting on the podium in individual start races

[@steveeb9567]

@@davd1986 Drafting is a just a reality, if you don't do it your stupid. Actually I don't think it's that big of a deal in xc skiing. The only sport I can think of that outlaws it is long course triathlon and there it makes sense. JHK is a sprint specialist. He doesn't train for long races. There's no reason to expect him to win those races. I bet you'd wheel suck to win. 🤣

[@davd1986]

Drafting happens, but he wheel sucks all the time. He never takes up the pace making when he is in a group. Like I said, cowardice.

[@steveeb9567]

@@davd1986 Like I said, he's a good tactician. Why would you lead when you know you can drop everybody on the last hill ? Makes sense to me.

[@brendancycling12]

you should do more videos! Good content on your channel!

[@paolofaes2892]

In my opinion he just has better skis than the others

[@alexanderanoshkin3571]

If the skies are equal, physics say that everyone should be faster that Klaebo except the leader since Klaebo is facing all the wind force

[@димаандреев-п3ъ]

Soon there will be only sprints and mass starts, they will ruin the sport of skiing, ratings will fall, no one will watch it.

[@steveeb9567]

It's just the opposite, sprints and mass starts are much more exciting to watch. Spectators want to see head to head racing. Time trials are boring. I will say, there may be too much emphasis on sprinting. To race sprint and distance in one weekend is asking a lot of racers.

[@davd1986]

LOl. Which spectators? Have you seen the attendance of the majority of these WC races? Also, do you seriously think two races a week is ‘too much?’ 😂🤣😂

[@steveeb9567]

@@davd1986 The number of spectators is hard to tell on such a big venue. I think they get two hundred thousand at the big races in Scandinavia. Is it any worse than Alpine event numbers ? The whole idea behind the sprint events is to make it more 'exciting' and media friendly (Television). Racing sprints definitely hurts your performance the next day. I'm not a fan of sprints. I think it makes the athletes have to decide one or the other. Sprint specialist or distance racer ? The trend we see developing is you concentrate on sprint when you're young and then transition to endurance distances when you lose your snap. Cheer up mate it's all just contrived fluff.

[@davd1986]

They haven’t had a major crowd since 2011 Oslo. You clearly haven’t watched the races.

[@steveeb9567]

@@davd1986 You in Oslo ? No way to tell unless you're there. As far as watching races I only see what shows up on KZbin.