Skimo Transitions: How to SKIN-TO-SKI in 20 seconds скачать в хорошем качестве

Skimo Transitions: How to SKIN-TO-SKI in 20 seconds

In skimo racing, mastering the skin-to-ski transition is essential. This transition can take 10-20 minutes when backcountry skiing. In a race, the gold standard is 20 seconds. THE SKIN-TO-SKI CHEAT SHEET 1. As you approach the transition zone, put both poles in one hand, and get ready to unzip your suit (or shirt or jacket.) 2. Move to the front-most open area within the transition zone. 3. Unzip your suit as you bend over to place your poles on the ground. 4. While bent over, lock both boots into downhill mode. 5. Open the left heel piece while using the right arm for balance. 6. Open the right heel piece while grabbing the left skin tip. 7. Stand up on your right toe while ripping the left skin. 8. Stomp your left heel into the open binding. 9. Keep your right heel out of the right-hand binding. 10. Slide your right hand along the skin to find the tail. 11. Paste the tail of the skin to the tip, overhanging it by a couple of inches. 12. Fold the skin once. 13. Let the skin fold a second time as it goes into your suit. 14. Stuff the first skin deep into the skin pocket, leaving room for the second skin. 15. Pull the right ski back as you reach down to grab the right skin tip. 16. As you rip the right skin, slide the ski forward and stomp into the binding. 17. Paste the tail of the skin to the tip, overhanging it by a couple of inches. 18. Fold the skin once. 19. Let the skin fold a second time as it goes into your suit. 20. Zip up your suit as you reach down to grab your poles. 21. Exit the transition with your poles in one hand. 22. Drink from your bottle as you start your descent. 23. Get your poles into position while skiing downhill. 24. Ski like hell down to the next transition. For more detail, check out the full article at Skimo School: https://www.skimoschool.com/technique...