Classic technique

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The classic technique is a style of cross-country skiing . It is the older of the two techniques and was the only technique used in cross-country skiing until the mid-1980s. The average speed is lower compared to the skating technique . In the classic technique, the skis are guided in parallel. A classic trail with two parallel tracks is used for the classic technique . The impression is made here directly to the rear and not to the side. Therefore, a climbing zone is required in the middle of the ski, which enables the ski to stick to the snow when an impression is made.

Basic elements

The essential elements of the classic technique are diagonal step, double stick and double stick with an intermediate step. Downhill, braking and cornering techniques are identical for skating and classic.

gear designation terrain
1 Bone step steep
2 Diagonal step on the ascent increasing
3 Diagonal step slightly increasing
4th Double deck with an intermediate step level
5 Double-decker push falling slightly

Bone step

Bone step

The herringbone step is identical to the diagonal skating step . However, according to the DWO (German Ski Competition Regulations), the ski must not slide. The herringbone step is used on very steep terrain or when the ski does not have enough grip for the diagonal step. The sticks are used here behind the binding.

Cracked bone step

The cracked bone step is very physically demanding and is therefore mostly used in sports. It's the faster version of the bone step. In the case of a jumped bone step, the step size is increased significantly by the jump.

Half-bone step

The half-bone step is used in the transition area between the jumped diagonal step and the bone step. One ski remains in the classic cross-country ski run and one ski is sheared to the side like in a bone step. The sequence of movements is identical to the diagonal step. However, the ski that is not on the trail must not slide.

Diagonal step

Diagonal step

The movement sequence of the diagonal step is identical to that of walking or running. An alternating leg and diagonal arm insert is characteristic of this. A leg print and stick use on the same side is called a pass walk and is a typical beginner's mistake. The diagonal cut is done on level ground and on slight to medium inclines. Characteristic of the technique is the alternation between push-off and sliding phase with the associated weight shift. When pushing off, the center of gravity must be exactly above the pushing leg.

Diagonal step on the ascent

The diagonal step on the ascent differs only slightly from the diagonal step. The important feature of the technique is the increased up and down movement of the upper body, up to and including jumping. The additional pressure increases the adhesion between the ski and the snow . In the slightly steep terrain, the classic track is gone in racing in order to take advantage of better grip on the roughened snow.

Double deck

Double deck

The double-deck thrust is mostly run in gently sloping terrain or in fast snow conditions on the flat. The technique has a simple structure of movement. The legs are parallel in the trail. The body weight is distributed over both legs. The simultaneous arm kick generates the propulsion and thus enables two-legged gliding.

The movement cycle begins with the stretching of the entire body. The body's center of gravity shifts towards the bond. At the beginning of the double-deck push, the sticks are used at the level of the binding. The upper and lower arm are angled differently depending on the speed. The double-deck push is supported with the upper body at the beginning. The sticks pass the legs at knee level. The upper body is now in its lowest position. The hands open after the push-off extension. The sticks can be guided with your thumb and forefinger. As the arms swing forward, the upper body straightens up again. This also pushes the hips forward. The arms are brought forward with swing. At the end of the swing phase, the sticks are gripped with your hands.

Double deck with an intermediate step

Double deck with an intermediate step

The double-decker with intermediate step technique is used at medium to fast speeds. With the double-decker with an intermediate step, a leg print is made at the same time as the arms are swung forward. Even with a small impression, the swing leg generates a significant advance.

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Ansgar Schwiritz: DSV curriculum cross-country skiing Abb52 page 46 . ISBN 3-938963-06-9
  2. ↑ DWO
  3. ↑ Ansgar Schwiritz: DSV curriculum cross-country skiing . ISBN 3-938963-06-9
  4. ↑ Ski curriculum 4, pages 12-23 . ISBN 3-405-13008-5
  5. ^ Karl Theiner: Cross-country skiing: history, culture, practice . Page 114f, see literature.
  6. ↑ Ski curriculum 4, pages 30-32 . ISBN 3-405-13008-5 .