Cross Country Skiing

When should I double pole kick during a ski race?

Optimizing Ski Racing: Double Pole Kick Strategies Revealed

I always find double pole. Kick is a really good gear for two applications. One either kind of gradual terrain, when maybe it's a little too steep to just double pole, but striding is maybe two to slow the gear for the grade and the other application is when you kind of want to test how well your skis are kicking going in. Into the bottom of a climb often times when you double pull straight into a striding gear. Sometimes, you might slip on that first stride. If the Snows little slick, if the conditions are a little slick if your wax isn't perfect. So by double pull kicking, you can actually kind of test out the kick a little bit because you're still mostly relying on your core and your arms. But Also, introducing your, your leg with a kick. So, those two places, I always find really helpful to double pull kick. I hope that helps

Double pole kick is great for gradual terrain and testing the kick of your skis.

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I find that double pole kick is particularly useful in two situations during a ski race. 

First, on gradual terrain where it's a bit too steep to solely rely on double poling, but striding might be too slow for the grade. Double pole kick provides a good gear for maintaining speed and efficiency in such conditions.

Second, when you want to test how well your skis are kicking at the bottom of a climb. Sometimes, when transitioning from double poling to striding, you may experience slipping if the snow or wax conditions are slick. By incorporating a double pole kick, you can assess the kick while still primarily relying on your core and arms.

These two scenarios are where I find double pole kick to be particularly helpful during a ski race. I hope this information is useful to you.

Was your favorite sport growing up always cross-country skiing?

Skiing in all forms: a childhood favorite that still thrills!

My favorite sport growing up was always just skiing in general. Of course, I've always really loved. Cross-country skiing can't do it right now, but I think just any means of getting outside during the winter and sliding around was always my absolute favorite thing to do, whether it was cross-country, skiing Alpine, skiing Backcountry, skiing anything that Got me moving fast and efficiently on snow is always my favorite.

I always loved skiing in any form, from cross-country to Alpine to Backcountry. It was my favorite way to get outside and enjoy the winter.

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My favorite sport growing up was skiing in general. While cross-country skiing was definitely a favorite, I enjoyed any form of skiing that allowed me to get outside during the winter and glide around. Whether it was cross-country, alpine, backcountry, or any other type of skiing that involved moving fast and efficiently on snow, it was always my absolute favorite activity. Unfortunately, I can't do cross-country skiing at the moment, but the joy of being on snow remains the same.

Hi Simi! Tell people about your background, expertise, and how you can help.

Meet Sammy Hamilton: Olympian, Outdoor Enthusiast, and Family Man

Hey, I'm Sammy Hamilton. I am 35 years old. I grew up in Aspen Colorado but I live just down the valley and Basalt Colorado. Now I'm a three-time Olympian and cross-country skiing, and my wife, Sophie as a two-time Olympian, cross-country skiing. And together, we have a daughter who is eight weeks old right now and she's the best. I love to be outdoors. I love to ski. I love to ride my bike. Anything outside? I love to do and that's me in a nutshell.

I'm Sammy Hamilton, a 35 year old Olympian from Aspen Colorado. I love to ski and do anything outdoors with my wife Sophie, who is also an Olympian, and 8 week old daughter.

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Hey there! I'm Sammy Hamilton, a 35-year-old from Aspen, Colorado. While I currently reside in Basalt, Colorado, I have a strong connection to the outdoors and my passion lies in skiing and biking. I'm proud to say that I have represented my country as a three-time Olympian in cross-country skiing. My wife, Sophie, is also a two-time Olympian in the same sport. We recently welcomed our adorable daughter into the world, and she brings us so much joy.

With my expertise in cross-country skiing and my love for outdoor activities, I can offer insights and advice on these topics. Whether it's tips for improving your skiing technique or recommendations for great biking trails, I'm here to help. So, if you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out.

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