Ridge run

For the implementation of accurate repulsive movements in the sliding step, a ridge approach, widely used and already used for a long time in the practice of skiing, is considered a traditional exercise.

A proven technique has proven to be a more preferred method of moving in modern times. On the runways, such an action makes it possible to develop the most optimal speed of travel in comparison with other methods, when a skating run on skis is carried out.

For this reason, the following disciplines are distinguished during skating: an independent type of ridge step and a separate classical style. Permitted ways of movement are established in conditions of competitions in advance.

The skating course, according to the rules, is divided into the following types: a skating run on skis alternating, a simultaneous skate run in one step, a semi-concurrent simultaneous move, a skate run simultaneous in two steps, a ridge move, without using repulsion by hands (using and without flies).

When applying this method, the actions of the skier are similar to those performed by skaters, hence the name of the skater.

The athlete, performing a ridge move, whose technique involves pushing back with the help of the inner edge of one ski, performs this action in the back, while moving the mass of the body to the second ski sliding forward. After this, the repulsion of the sliding skis is repeated.

There are no stops at this. In this method, hands are also actively involved, depending on the coordination of their work with the rhythm of the legs, repulsion is directly effected. It is possible to move without using repulsion by hand. When moving in areas of flat terrain, repulsion is more often performed simultaneously with the feet, when climbing it is necessary to navigate the steepness - hands work more often than it is expressed more.
The semi-skating course is more often used when passing the turn, pushing off the outer ski.

A special preparatory period and the strengthening of the knee, ankle, joints are required in order to study the ridge move. To study it it is necessary on an equal, sufficiently run-in track, a platform, with as wide a width as possible. Snow should not be with the addition of ice, and so that a skier can perform a repulsion with a ski rib, the layer on top of him must be razvoroshen.

First of all, it is necessary to try to push the inner edge of the sports equipment along the paved arc to each side. Exercise is performed from the very beginning without sticks. It is necessary to pay attention to the angle of deviation from the initial position, when the ridge move is in progress - in time it needs to be done more. With the care to observe the position of the edge of the ski, as the process of the formation of technology, where every detail is important.

To perform a ridge move, it is necessary to have a device that has a new three-dimensional profile, maximum deflection, the best distribution of pressure, accessibility in control.