Eb's Adventure Blog

Decades ago cross country ski poles used to be sized under the armpit. Since skate skiing became a thing in the 1980's the effect of pole length on ski technique has gotten a lot more attention.  Correctly sized poles is...

Good glide comes from getting your weight over the ski.  This tip can help.

Poles are meant for propulsion, not balance.  

A solid kick is the power behind diagonal stride.  Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your kick.

Want to know what's going on with your slapping skis?

There is a right way and a wrong way to hold your nordic ski poles.

Skate skiers, take a look at your tracks.  They can tell you something.