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What is Diagonal stride in Cross-Country Skiing?

The signature classic movement — opposite arm and leg driving together, like exaggerated running on skis — combining a grip-phase 'kick' with a glide. It is the technique children learn first and racers deploy on classic climbs.

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Classic techniqueSkate skiing (free technique)Double polingHerringboneKick waxKlisterGlide waxSkin skis
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