August 07, 2016 1 min read
Backcountry Magazine praises the Hagan ZR binding for ease of entry and "Zero complaints ... in the turns department," remarkable for its lack of mass. I.e., It is very light!
June 06, 2016 1 min read
May 18, 2016 1 min read
February 16, 2016 1 min read
Here are additional tips for skimo racing transitions to supplement the instructional transitions videos published earlier. Tips include how to store your skins inside the suit, what ski poles straps are good for skimo, how to get ready for each transition by visualizing and more.
February 08, 2016 1 min read
Here is a fast and an instructional version of this very quick skimo racing transition. Take your skis off your backpack, step into your bindings and you are gone.
February 06, 2016 1 min read
Learn how to do a “boot-pack to skiing” transition in less than 30 seconds.
February 03, 2016 1 min read
Instructional video on how to attach your skis to your backpack fast. The transition usually takes between 7-10 seconds but it's plenty of time to make mistakes.
February 01, 2016 1 min read
Video provides 2 sets of instructions for 2 different ways of putting skins on your skins, and also shows 2 ways of getting out of your bindings during the “skiing to skinning” transition.
January 31, 2016 1 min read
In this video I provide instructions and discuss the differences why taking skins off at the top of last climb can be done significantly faster than taking skins off during the race.
January 27, 2016 1 min read
“Skinning to skiing” transition, also known as the “skins off” transition”, is one of the very basic skimo racing skills any athlete should try to master as soon as possible. 25 seconds is too slow, 20 is getting fast.
January 25, 2016 1 min read
January 23, 2016 0 min read
Video of the Hagan Off Limit skis and Z02 binding in action in the Sistema Central mountains (Madrid)