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Double Pole
This page is an analysis of double pole technique as it relates to body position in both the classic and skate technique. (Hint, it's almost the same for both)
Here is a little more in depth analysis:
I have put these videos side by side so you can do a direct comparison of the upper body position. Compare both the head on and side shots to see what I am saying. Classic Technique is on the left, and V2 on the right.
Arms are represented in GREEN
Body is represented in YELLOW
Poles represented in BLUE
Here's another good one to check out. With all of these, I encourage you to use the play and pause button regularly to get a good idea of what's going on throughout the double pole stroke.
Also, check out the discussion on double pole training and skiing in the Discussion Forum.
Here is a little more in depth analysis:
I have put these videos side by side so you can do a direct comparison of the upper body position. Compare both the head on and side shots to see what I am saying. Classic Technique is on the left, and V2 on the right.
Arms are represented in GREEN
Body is represented in YELLOW
Poles represented in BLUE
 This sequence can be seen right about 2:10 into the video below. | Phase 1: Preload - Arms bent and relaxed. Hips driving forward. Phase 2: Compression - Arms bent to 90 degrees, avoid bringing hands in too close to the shoulders. Body is compressing at the hips, using abdominal muscles as primary propulsion. Phase 3: Recovery - This is where the classic and skating techniques differ. Notice that the classic skier continues to compress pushing his hands almost down to his ankles and extending through. In the Skating technique, the upper body of the skier pops back up and does not extend as far back past the hips. - However, the swing through of the hands and poles is again similar. The arms should act as a pendulum extending from the shoulders and swinging forward at the rate gravity and momentum determines, or possibly driven forward if a higher turnover rate is required. - Also notice the angle of the knees and ankles. A good hip thrust and getting body weight over the glide ski will be indicated by a sharp angle at the ankle. |  This sequence can be seen at about 25 seconds into the video below. |
Here's another good one to check out. With all of these, I encourage you to use the play and pause button regularly to get a good idea of what's going on throughout the double pole stroke.
Also, check out the discussion on double pole training and skiing in the Discussion Forum.
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, Jan 23 2008, 10:42 AM EST
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