Help! Why can't I balance on my skate skis!

[@beefrost9659]

Trying to learn Cross country skiing this winter. Best KZbin channel i found.

[@k2nicol]

Thanks for note ..let me know how you make out

[@TheRicardoBandala]

how is it going man?

[@TjSpu]

Thanks so much Ed!

[@michellemiller1357]

Keith's tips are fantastic!

[@k2nicol]

Thanks for note..look forward to getting your next videos

[@thormusique]

I love this, thank you! I really appreciate this idea of 'flat-ski progression'. I've been a classic nordic skier my whole life but have really wanted to get into skate-skiing. Cheers!

[@k2nicol]

let me know how it works

[@johncarr8557]

great exercise, I even tried it at home in front of the computer, standing as long as I could on one leg just to get easy, comfortable prolonged balance, and then wearing boots alone etc... working on improving on the less strong side, as suggested in one of your other videos. Thanks Keith!

[@k2nicol]

Make sure you start with some knee bend since you want to land on your ski with knee and ankle bend

[@wandam3594]

Balance is my nemesis! Took lessons but am afraid to transfer weight. I will start with these drills today. Thanks!!

[@k2nicol]

Take baby steps..let me know how it works

[@wandam3594]

@@k2nicol 😊I practised the skiing on one foot down a slight decline. I still felt unstable, but I persevered. Then today, it felt really good. I actually felt stable transferring my weight and now I can move on to other drills. Thanks 🙏

[@donpoirier5992]

Important skills and a nice progression for us to use, thx

[@k2nicol]

Thanks for note..glad it helps

[@jeanberger4159]

Great and simple tips - amazing!

[@k2nicol]

Thanks..hope it helps

[@douglasrose1668]

Always a treat to see your videos thx Doug

[@k2nicol]

Hope to see you on the trails

[@philipbailey7204]

Fantastic video. I've been skating for 3 years and struggled to increase my glide time on each ski. Definitely going to try this simple, clearly explained exercise. Thank you!

[@k2nicol]

Let me know how it works

[@gapejev]

Looks like useful drill !

[@HS-ob3fz]

Very concise and accurate lesson!

[@k2nicol]

Thanks

[@dr.preetamsingh750]

Great tip!

[@donaldastandish5240]

Good drill. Easy to understand the reason behind the drill. Then lose the drill and keep the skill

[@k2nicol]

Exactly..lose the drill and keep the skill.

[@zumdrummer]

Great stuff, thank you

[@alexisgoebel1398]

Another great video! Thank you

[@stuartlichty4250]

These are good tips and drills. Also I would like to add that the skier’s boots need to be appropriate for skating and fit properly. None of the modern skate boots have proper insoles with substantial arch support, even the super high-end boots from Alpina, Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon - all of these boots come fitted with useless disposable insoles. Try using aftermarket insoles, I’ve had great luck with SuperFeet (light blue or black) or Sole (active thin model) brand. These insoles are very thin, yet have great arch support that is vital for skate technique. Using the higher-end carbon-soled boots gives much better power transfer as well and give the best “feel” for the skis, this is due to more accurate fit and placing the foot closer to the ski than middle and low-end priced skate boots.

[@k2nicol]

Good points...although I don't use these other insoles they might likely work for others...certainly worth considering.

[@sujaymadhok5700]

Excellent instruction, thank you!

[@k2nicol]

Hope it helps

[@sujaymadhok5700]

I have never skied and recently bought a pair of Telemark skis , though I was strongly advised not too. I have been scouring the Internet for instructional videos and yours are excellent. Do aim me in the right direction if you have a video on the emergency Telemark stop, I have been diving into snowbanks which works, but has had consequences. Many thanks!

[@k2nicol]

@@sujaymadhok5700 I have a video on tele turns on both light and medal edged skis...to make a stop simply make the tele turn sharper. Check out those videos

[@frankjwinfrey7364]

Awesome best tip I've seen 👌 love it

[@k2nicol]

@@frankjwinfrey7364 glad you like it

[@aaronhamlen8215]

This is me pushing on the edge to skate instead of a flat ski. This puts allot of stress on my arches. I will try a flat ski next time out. Thanks

[@k2nicol]

Remember the flat ski is for gliding..you need to push off an edged ski to move forward

[@mikenicol6266]

Great tips!

[@marieastutz1098]

Excellent video

[@vulcanprincess1584]

Hi! Thanks so much for the informative video! I was just wondering, to clarify, if the ultimate goal is to be skating on the outer edge of the ski with better balance once better balance is developed?

[@k2nicol]

Flat ski to start...try for slight outer edge once you have good balance

[@TheGregKlave]

What do you think of telling them to stomp on a flat foot/ski as they move/swing side to side? Encourage getting over your ski and gliding.

[@k2nicol]

Good idea . Could work .. I will try it out.

[@allanbaagefeldt2320]

Can you learn this if you are stiff in the legs?

[@k2nicol]

It helps if you are abit flexible ...and can adopt the athletic stance ..knees over toes .

[@allanbaagefeldt2320]

@@k2nicol What is harder on the body? To skate or classic style?

[@k2nicol]

@@allanbaagefeldt2320 skating is more aerobic...

[@k2nicol]

@@allanbaagefeldt2320 Skating is harder ..but it is faster as well.

[@marcotambeau8003]

Bravo et merci from Québec! :)