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How to Use a Lurk While Telemark Skiing

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Taking a trick from telemark skiers of a hundred years ago and using a lurk - a long stick or pole held in both hands and used for balance - may improve your skiing.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Ski Clothing
  • Telemark Ski Equipment
  1. Step 1

    Find a 6- to 8-foot bamboo stick or cross-country ski pole.

  2. Step 2

    Spread your hands about a foot and a half apart.

  3. Step 3

    Grab the lurk with both hands. An equal amount of the stick or pole should extend past each hand.

  4. Step 4

    Start skiing and turn to the left.

  5. Step 5

    Angle the left side of the lurk into the snow and drag the end as you turn.

  6. Step 6

    Turn to the right and drag the right side end of the lurk in the snow.

  7. Step 7

    Notice that your hands are forced to remain in front of your body while using the lurk. This also causes your upper body to point downhill and remain stable.

  8. Step 8

    Switch to regular ski poles and try to mimic the hand and upper body position you used while skiing with the lurk.

Tips & Warnings
  • Try to use a lurk when you are beginning to telemark ski. It will help teach you the correct upper body position.
  • Telemark skiing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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