Performance Apparel for Recreational Skate Skiing Males Aged 50 and Over
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Date
2023-06-13
Authors
Worton, Clint T.
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Skate skiing is a fast, rigorous, and highly aerobic winter sport. Also known as cross-country skating or Nordic skate skiing, it has grown in popularity since its inception in the 1970’s as an alternative form of classic cross-country skiing (Matt, 2016).
Skate skiing differs from classic cross-country in many ways. The equipment is specific to the sport as the skis are shorter and poles are longer than those used in classic cross-country. The boots tend to be more supportive in the ankle and bindings allow for the ski to be lifted from the snow. (Cross country skiing, n.d.)
The most significant differences in skate skiing versus classic cross-country skiing are in the movement techniques involved. In skate skiing, the movements are much more lateral than in classic cross-country skiing. The skier pushes off the side of one ski then the other, shifting the weight forward from side to side and gliding, similar to ice or inline skating. Instead of in-track and in-line leg and arm motions, most skate skiers use a combination of V-shaped strides such as V1, V2, and V2 Alternate, to move through various levels of slope. (Matt, 2016)
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88 pages
Keywords
skiing, skate skiing, cross-country ski racers, marathon skating, skate skiing equipment