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

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Most recreational skiers who skate land on their inside edges when they skate on their cross country skis. An edged ski is very hard to balance on so these skiers end up only gliding on their skis for a short distance. Instead you need to put down a flat ski when you glide and I have created a "flat ski progression" to help skiers learn to glide on a flat ski. Thanks to our sponsor Auclair Gloves for their help with this video. If you would like to help sponsor a video or join our on line xc ski school contact me at : k2nicol@gmail.com

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@beefrost9659 2 жыл бұрын

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

@k2nicol 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRicardoBandala Жыл бұрын

how is it going man?

@TjSpu 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ed!

@michellemiller1357 2 жыл бұрын

Keith's tips are fantastic!

@k2nicol 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jeanberger4159 2 жыл бұрын

Great and simple tips - amazing!

@k2nicol 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks..hope it helps

@johncarr8557 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thormusique 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

let me know how it works

@philipbailey7204 Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Let me know how it works

@donpoirier5992 Жыл бұрын

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

@k2nicol Жыл бұрын

Thanks for note..glad it helps

@douglasrose1668 2 жыл бұрын

Always a treat to see your videos thx Doug

@k2nicol 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to see you on the trails

@wandam3594 Жыл бұрын

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

@k2nicol Жыл бұрын

Take baby steps..let me know how it works

@wandam3594 Жыл бұрын

@@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 🙏

@gapejev Жыл бұрын

Looks like useful drill !

@donaldastandish5240 2 жыл бұрын

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

@k2nicol 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly..lose the drill and keep the skill.

@sujaymadhok5700 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction, thank you!

@k2nicol Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps

@sujaymadhok5700 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

Awesome best tip I've seen 👌 love it

@k2nicol Жыл бұрын

@@frankjwinfrey7364 glad you like it

@HS-ob3fz Жыл бұрын

Very concise and accurate lesson!

@k2nicol Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stuartlichty4250 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@dr.preetamsingh750 8 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@alexisgoebel1398 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thank you

@zumdrummer 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff, thank you

@mikenicol6266 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@aaronhamlen8215 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@marieastutz1098 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@vulcanprincess1584 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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