Skimo Transitions: How to SKI-TO-SKIN in 30 seconds

Описание: In skimo racing, mastering the ski-to-skin transition is essential. This transition can take 10-20 minutes when backcountry skiing. In a race, the gold standard is 30 seconds.

0:00 Full demo
0:40 Step 1: Before the transition
0:57 Step 2: First skin on
1:47 Step 3: Second skin on
2:24 Step 4: Exiting the transition
2:45 Full demo

THE SKI-TO-SKIN CHEAT SHEET

1. As you ski into the transition zone, put both poles in one hand, and get ready to unzip your suit.
2. Unzip your suit as you place your poles on the ground.
3. Unlock both boots at the same time.
4. Use your left hand to open your right toe piece.
5. As you lift the ski with your left hand, close the heel piece with your right.
6. Wipe the bottom of the ski with your right hand as you stand up.
7. Let the ski fall into the crook of your arm as you pull open your suit.
8. If necessary, pass the bungee to the same-side hand as the ski.
9. And grab the tail of the skin with the opposite hand.
10. Guide the bungee into the notch in the ski tip.
11. Use your thumb to pinch the tip of the skin against the tip of the ski.
12. Open the skin with a strong pull down the length of the ski.
13. Slide your left thumb down the length of the skin to paste it against the ski while the right hand pastes the tail.
14. Put the ski on the ground, and glance at the heel piece to make sure that it's closed.
15. Step into the right ski.
16. Lock the right toe piece while opening the left.
17. Lift the ski as your right hand closes the heel piece.
18. Wipe the ski as you stand up.
19. Grab the second skin by the bungee.
20. Switch hands if necessary.
21. Guide the bungee into the tip notch, pinch the skin to the ski, and open the skin with a strong pull.
22. Slide your left thumb down the length of the skin to paste it against the ski while the right hand pastes the tail.
23. Grab your poles as you place the left ski on the ground.
24. Glance at the heel piece to make sure that it's closed.
25. Step into the toe piece and lock it.
26. Zip up your suit as you leave the transition zone.
27. Get your hands into your pole straps as you start skinning.

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