Cross Country and Nordic Skiing
9656
Recreation & Sports > Winter Sports
Mar 1, 2007
Barney Garcia
Cross Country and Nordic Skiing
Cross-country, or Nordic skiing, originated in ancient Scandinavia, where the Norse people adapted to their wintry homeland by using skis to travel, hunt, and defend themselves from invaders. The earliest record of a skier dates back to 2000 B.C. Skiing was an efficient mode of transportation in Arctic or mountainous region of Europe and North America. Today, cross-country skiing has evolved into a form of recreation enjoyed by all ages.
The are three styles of cross-country skiing which includes classical, ski-skating and Nordic downhill. Traditional classical skiing involves the diagonal stride, double poling, kicks with double pole, the uphill diagonal stride and the herringbone. Classical skis must be waxed before each use, the type of wax depending on the temperature and the snow conditions.
Free-style or ski-skating is a relatively new sport. Some of the maneuvers used in ski-skating include marathon skate, no-pole skating, diagonal V skate, the V 1, the V2, and the V2 Alternate. Ski-skating is designed to be done on a groomed track where skiers will glide across the hard packed snow. Loose, deep snow will cause even the most advanced skier to fatigue sooner rather than later. Ski-skating, in my opinion, is the most fun kind of skiing there is. It?s fast and it?s one of the best cardiovascular workouts around. These skis do not need to be waxed very often, which is an added bonus if you find waxing a tedious job. Most people will find ski-skating to be relatively easy, though, in the beginning their technique will not be very pretty to watch. Most people have poor poling technique in the beginning and tire easily. Sometimes, a lesson or two will go a long way to help your skating but it gets easier with each time out, even without a lesson.
A new hybrid sport known as Nordic downhill has emerged in the last few years. This sport combines Nordic and Alpine ski moves and mixed the best of both worlds. Metal-edged skis that are lighter than Alpine skis but offer more control than Nordic are used. A heavier boot and a tougher Nordic binding leaves the heels of the skier free to execute telemark turns on the same terrain as Alpine skiers. Steep and thrilling descents and back-country exploration is the province of these skiers. This sport blends moves such as the wedge, the wedge turn,, the wedge Christie, the parallel turn, the telemark turn and the skate turn.
So, as you can see, there is lots of choice is choosing which type of skiing to do or if you want, why not try all three?
The are three styles of cross-country skiing which includes classical, ski-skating and Nordic downhill. Traditional classical skiing involves the diagonal stride, double poling, kicks with double pole, the uphill diagonal stride and the herringbone. Classical skis must be waxed before each use, the type of wax depending on the temperature and the snow conditions.
Free-style or ski-skating is a relatively new sport. Some of the maneuvers used in ski-skating include marathon skate, no-pole skating, diagonal V skate, the V 1, the V2, and the V2 Alternate. Ski-skating is designed to be done on a groomed track where skiers will glide across the hard packed snow. Loose, deep snow will cause even the most advanced skier to fatigue sooner rather than later. Ski-skating, in my opinion, is the most fun kind of skiing there is. It?s fast and it?s one of the best cardiovascular workouts around. These skis do not need to be waxed very often, which is an added bonus if you find waxing a tedious job. Most people will find ski-skating to be relatively easy, though, in the beginning their technique will not be very pretty to watch. Most people have poor poling technique in the beginning and tire easily. Sometimes, a lesson or two will go a long way to help your skating but it gets easier with each time out, even without a lesson.
A new hybrid sport known as Nordic downhill has emerged in the last few years. This sport combines Nordic and Alpine ski moves and mixed the best of both worlds. Metal-edged skis that are lighter than Alpine skis but offer more control than Nordic are used. A heavier boot and a tougher Nordic binding leaves the heels of the skier free to execute telemark turns on the same terrain as Alpine skiers. Steep and thrilling descents and back-country exploration is the province of these skiers. This sport blends moves such as the wedge, the wedge turn,, the wedge Christie, the parallel turn, the telemark turn and the skate turn.
So, as you can see, there is lots of choice is choosing which type of skiing to do or if you want, why not try all three?
Content Provider: http://www.traffichelp4u.com
Author Barney Garcia is a proud contributing author and enjoys writing about many different topics. Please visit my web sites @ Sports Camps and the great outdoors
Write a Review
Add to My Favorite
Refer it to Friend
Report Article
Other links owned by this user
For suerers o asthma, allergies and other respiratory diseases, indoor air pollution in the orm o dander, dust and pollen particles can be a real irritant. Puriying the house along with proper indoor ventilation and iltration system is essential
Category:
Type 2 diabees is he mos common ype of diabees, he problem being ha he body does no produce enough insulin, or oher cells ignore he insulin you produce. Sugar is essenial for he body o survive because i gives us energy. Insulin?s job is
Category:
There are many different home remedies for wart removable and here are some of the more imaginative ones that I have been able to find. Good old apple cider vinegar, which is used for a host of remedies, is also a reputed use for wart removal. Just soak
Category:
There are as many reasons as there are people for choosing a martial arts program. Some people want to be able to defend themselves in any given situation, they want to become fitter, they want to boost self esteem or any combination of the three. The
Category:
Alzheier?s disease is a disease that effects the brain cells, leading to deentia and a deterioration of the brain itself. The disease can be hard to diagnose at first, because it happens slowly and the syptos can be ild. At first, the only sypto
Category:
Chair lifts are useful in enhancing e mobility of e people wi handicaps. There are various types of chair lifts in e market, ranging from ose at raise e chair to anoer level for stairs or vehicles to lifts at raise a person to a level
Category:
Hypnosis can have various applications that can enhance health and change bad or negative habits. In this article, I wish to concentrate on self-hypnosis, which can be likened to a form of creative daydreaming. Self-hypnosis becomes your servant when
Category:
In this mini course I will outline and explain the most common linkbuilding techniques, as well as reveal some secret tips and tricks about linkbuilding. Before learning about linkbuilding you must have some general knowledge of
Category:
There re severl fctors tht cn cuse lung disese. Smoking is mjor cuse of lung disese, if you smoke, tlk with your doctor bout wys they cn help you to quit smoking. If you live with someone who smokes, try to get them to quit, or t lest
Category:
Many people in out modern society, especially people in North America, suffer from constipation; a disorder that involves difficult, incomplete, or infrequent evacuation of dry hardened feces from the bowels. Not only does constipation cause
Category:
Matresses are very important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Today there are many kinds of mattresses available in the market, each designed specifically for r need and requirement. Good quality mattresses usually last for a long time, provided that
Category:
12. Snoring 101
Snoring takes place when the air passage is blocked which hinders easy and normal breathing g sleep. When you are awake, the muscles in the throat keep the throat open. When you are asleep, the muscles are in a relax mode and sag inward. It is
Category:
There are many obvious reasons to take od care of you?re teeth and gums, for instance having white, attractive teeth, fresh breath, no cavities, less dental trips, gum disease, and gingivitis. However, researches have discovered recently that having
Category:
Serial killers have become a topic of interest to the general public, especially since the hype that has been brought about from horror movies. A lot of people are interested in why people become serial killers, or what common traits serial killers
Category:
Osteoporosis is a bone disease which causes a deterioration of bone density and low bone mass. This is dangerous because is causes the bones to become fragile (especially the hips, spine and wrists) and the is incased risk of broken bones and slow
Category:
Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach backs up or refluxes into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus. This regurgitated liquid mainly
Category:
While it is true that if you can boil a pot of water, you can cook a Maine lobster - you have to make sure to avoid over or undercooking the lobster. Here?s some tips for steaming, boiling and grilling lobster. Steaming lobster The
Category:
Most people like to enjoy a glass of wine once in a while, but to other people, drinking wine is an art form and they take it very seriously. The following article will give you tips on how to drink, taste and serve wine professionally. All
Category:
People who are suicidal usually suffer from some sort of depression or other psychological problem. The symptoms that a person typically has when they are suicidal include feelings of depression, intense sadness, hopelessness, lethargy, loss of
Category:
Drug addiction is an uncontrollable compulsion to repeat a behavior that is regardless of its negative consequences. A person who gets addicted to drug is called an addict. There are three types of drug addiction: ? Physical dependence ?
Category:
Other links at Recreation & Sports > Winter Sports
Snowboarding is one of ose sports at can get expensive very quickly, so you want to make sure to choose e right gear for your style. By careful searching, you can save yourself from spending $500 on e wrong type of snowboard... and still enjoy
Category:
You want to save you money so you can ski more often and keep yourself hydrated at the same time? I'll give you some tips. Carry Your Own Water When you downhill ski for an extended period of time, you have a tendency to sweat
Category:
Everything these days gets professional, that?s when the fun element adds to it, that?s when the glamour gets added to it. And what better way to make your pastime anoint a profession, welcome to professional water skiing. An exciting sport
Category:
Cross-country, or Nordic skiing, originated in ancient Scandinavia, where the Norse people adapted to their wintry homeland by using skis to travel, hunt, and defend themselves from invaders. The earliest record of a skier dates back to 2000 B.C. Skiing
Category:
You've been there. You know you need more exercise and you are going do it this time. You will have no more failed attempts get yourself in shape. But you still must choose the form of exercise do. You think yourself that it would be nice
Category:
Site Sponsor
Directory Statistics
Articles: 68205
Categories: 501
Yahoo Entertainment
