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Skate skiing usually involves shorter skis and longer poles than classic skiing (which has longer skis and shorter poles). In skating, a wider, flat, groomed track is preferable whereas a classic skier would use narrow tracks and could pretty easily go off the track and ski around in deeper snow. The techniques are also different. For skating, there are three general methods: V1, V2, and V2 alternate. V1 is generally used going up hills, where as the other two are more for flat or downhills, but all involve poling at the time or soon before one of your skis touches the ground and pushes off to let you glide. For classic skiing, the technique is different, and involves poling and gliding on opposite legs and keeping your weight over your hip for the best weight distribution.
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What is the same as cross country skiing?
Crosscountry skiing, otherwise called Nordic skiing or XC skiing, is a colder time of year sport that includes skiing across significant distances over fluctuated landscape. Nordic skiing is the name given to it because it was first practiced in Scandinavia and other Nordic countries during the winter as a means of transportation. Crosscountry skiing varies from downhill skiing in that it includes skiing on compliment territory, and the skis are longer and more slender, permitting the skier to skim over the snow as opposed to cut turns. It is a popular winter exercise and endurance sport that is enjoyed by both recreational and competitive skiers.
Is nordic downhill skiing?
No, nordic skiing is same as cross-country skiing.
What exactly is Nordic skiing?
Nordic skiing is a type of skiing where the heel of the boot is not attached to the ski. Nordic skiing is still considered to be a winter sport or activity.
What are the ratings and certificates for Unlimited Nordic Skiing - 2003 V?
Unlimited Nordic Skiing - 2003 V is rated/received certificates of: Canada:G
Another name for cross country skiing beginning with N?
Nordic skiing.
How did Skadi impact Nordic civilization?
skate did how
What is the technical term for the sport of cross country skiing?
It can also be called Nordic Skiing...
A Olympic skiing event where athles go several kilometers on skis?
Nordic skiing
How is nordic combined played?
Nordic combination is the combination of ski jumping and cross-country skiing.
What olympic sport is divided into alpine and nordic?
Skiing
What olympic sport is divided in alpine and nordic?
Skiing.
What olymipc sport is divded into alpine and Nordic?
Skiing
