yah!!! finally a x-country vid on stylizing the classic. None of these out there, this is a niche. So many show the classic stride while doing it like a straw-man, shrew, or the hunch-back. This is great! You're style looks textbook perfect, I've been trying to do this on my own, so it's nice to see some reinforcement. Please continue with this ...
Thanks so much for the meaningful feedback. I really appreciate it :) For me, it's always seemed like there's mostly just the two ends of the spectrum on TH-cam as far as dedicated cross-country ski videos go. You either see full spandex-wearing instructors describing race-oriented technique down to the umpteenth degree (i.e. too much detail for beginner/intermediate xc skiers). Or, you see people trying out xc skiing for the first time without any real understanding of technique (i.e. lots of falling down and laughing but no description of technique). I guess there's another category of xc ski-related videos, which would be all of the XCD/cross-country downhill stuff (i.e. hike up the hill and then glide down the hill, but not a lot of explanation). There's nothing inherently wrong with any of these types of videos. However, many of them often don't seem very relevant to a regular person sincerely looking to become a more proficient cross-country skier. And, to be fair, many of my videos could easily fall into those aforementioned categories. I would say, though, that's by design because I personally don't want to only make "how-to" videos. I also want to show people what's possible when you do learn proper technique (and want to venture into the backcountry, for example). There are few of us operating in the in-between area where we explain technique for a more general audience (i.e. people who don't race but want to be able to move forward efficiently and minimize falling down). But, like you said, it's a pretty niche area. Keith Nicols is another instructor on TH-cam that comes to mind that provides a lot of well-explained, technique-oriented videos. Anyway, thanks again for tuning in and reaching out. Oh, and I love your nicknames of the various appearances of people classic xc skiing, too - hilarious :)
Hey Anita, Thanks for the question! Although, it's a pretty tough question to answer since there are a billion different xc ski buying options out there. So I can't give you a specific brand/model/style recommendation. I will say, though, that I wrote a short series of articles about buying xc skis that you'd benefit from reading. This is the link to the first article... tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/ In a nutshell, though... - Buy based on the type of xc skiing you're going to primarily be doing (groomed xc ski areas or off-trail/backcountry) - Buy something that's in the intermediate range (not the least expensive or the most expensive) -Buy new and preferably in a package deal (skis, bindings, boots, poles at the same time) - Buy from a local shop if at all possible (they should have some sort of expert on staff with which you can consult, and they'll probably offer a package deal) - DON'T buy used gear (it'll either be a complete waste of your time trying to piece together a full setup or you'll most likely buy the wrong size/style for yourself - trust me, I've seen so many people have such a bad experience from buying used) - Invest more in xc ski lessons/clinics (than gear) if you have that option because xc ski technique is deceptively complex Anyway, I hope that helps. Let me know if you have specific questions about buying. Maybe then I can start to offer more specific answers. But, really, if you buy an intermediate package deal designed for your body weight and style of skiing, you should be good to go. Will it be the one and only set of xc skis that you'll ever buy? Probably not, but you have to start somewhere. Thanks again for tuning in and reaching out :)
@@anitajordan5653 Awesome that you have new snow! We're supposed to have a good days-long storm starting tomorrow here in Tahoe. So I'm crossing my fingers :)
yah!!! finally a x-country vid on stylizing the classic. None of these out there, this is a niche. So many show the classic stride while doing it like a straw-man, shrew, or the hunch-back. This is great! You're style looks textbook perfect, I've been trying to do this on my own, so it's nice to see some reinforcement. Please continue with this ...
Thanks so much for the meaningful feedback. I really appreciate it :)
For me, it's always seemed like there's mostly just the two ends of the spectrum on TH-cam as far as dedicated cross-country ski videos go. You either see full spandex-wearing instructors describing race-oriented technique down to the umpteenth degree (i.e. too much detail for beginner/intermediate xc skiers). Or, you see people trying out xc skiing for the first time without any real understanding of technique (i.e. lots of falling down and laughing but no description of technique). I guess there's another category of xc ski-related videos, which would be all of the XCD/cross-country downhill stuff (i.e. hike up the hill and then glide down the hill, but not a lot of explanation).
There's nothing inherently wrong with any of these types of videos. However, many of them often don't seem very relevant to a regular person sincerely looking to become a more proficient cross-country skier. And, to be fair, many of my videos could easily fall into those aforementioned categories. I would say, though, that's by design because I personally don't want to only make "how-to" videos. I also want to show people what's possible when you do learn proper technique (and want to venture into the backcountry, for example).
There are few of us operating in the in-between area where we explain technique for a more general audience (i.e. people who don't race but want to be able to move forward efficiently and minimize falling down). But, like you said, it's a pretty niche area. Keith Nicols is another instructor on TH-cam that comes to mind that provides a lot of well-explained, technique-oriented videos.
Anyway, thanks again for tuning in and reaching out. Oh, and I love your nicknames of the various appearances of people classic xc skiing, too - hilarious :)
What skis would you suggest for beginners
Hey Anita,
Thanks for the question! Although, it's a pretty tough question to answer since there are a billion different xc ski buying options out there. So I can't give you a specific brand/model/style recommendation. I will say, though, that I wrote a short series of articles about buying xc skis that you'd benefit from reading.
This is the link to the first article...
tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/
In a nutshell, though...
- Buy based on the type of xc skiing you're going to primarily be doing (groomed xc ski areas or off-trail/backcountry)
- Buy something that's in the intermediate range (not the least expensive or the most expensive)
-Buy new and preferably in a package deal (skis, bindings, boots, poles at the same time)
- Buy from a local shop if at all possible (they should have some sort of expert on staff with which you can consult, and they'll probably offer a package deal)
- DON'T buy used gear (it'll either be a complete waste of your time trying to piece together a full setup or you'll most likely buy the wrong size/style for yourself - trust me, I've seen so many people have such a bad experience from buying used)
- Invest more in xc ski lessons/clinics (than gear) if you have that option because xc ski technique is deceptively complex
Anyway, I hope that helps. Let me know if you have specific questions about buying. Maybe then I can start to offer more specific answers. But, really, if you buy an intermediate package deal designed for your body weight and style of skiing, you should be good to go. Will it be the one and only set of xc skis that you'll ever buy? Probably not, but you have to start somewhere.
Thanks again for tuning in and reaching out :)
@@JaredManninen thanks happy skiing. We have just got a bunch of snow on Mt Hood, and I'm so excited to get out there. Thank you again
@@anitajordan5653 Awesome that you have new snow! We're supposed to have a good days-long storm starting tomorrow here in Tahoe. So I'm crossing my fingers :)