Down Elevator

Goal

Both arms and legs contribute to propulsion in each cycle.

Helps when a skier lacks leg propulsion due to stiff legs (insufficient flexion and extension).

Details

From a hands high position while on a gliding ski, encourage an obvious softening of the skier's ankle, knee and hip joints at once resulting in what feels like a dropping sensation onto their pole basket. Start from a stationary position first.

Manoeuvres

• Double Pole 

• One Skate 

• Two Skate

Skill

• Balance 

• Propulsion

Note: Tasks can be adapted to different manoeuvres, skills, and skiers. Try them. Be creative.