How to Do the Telemark Tuck

Use this technique to gain speed and to absorb bumps while going fast on telemark skis.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ski Clothing
• Telemark Ski Equipment

1. Drop one knee as if you were going to perform a telemark turn. Keep skiing in a straight line.

2. Bend both knees so that the dropped knee is nearly touching the ground and the lead leg is bent at a 90-degree angle. The foot with the dropped knee should be about 1 1/2 feet behind the lead foot.

3. Adjust your body so that each foot supports an equal amount of weight.

4. Lift both hands several inches and point the ski poles backward so your hands and poles are not dragging on the ground.

5. Get down as low as possible; this will increase your speed and is useful on flats and long traverses.

6. Stand up and switch lead feet and dropped knees when one set of muscles becomes fatigued.

Tips & Warnings

• For maximum shock absorption, perform the telemark tuck at a half-crouch instead of getting as low to the ground as possible. This will let your knees and ankles absorb some of the bumps in choppy snow.
• 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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