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  Learn to Nordic Ski Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 8 More Information IT NEVER SAID  On: 2009-01-30It never stated on the Amazon description or on the outside of the box that this is an HD DVD. You only find this out on opening the DVD box on the inside cover. It wont play on my DVD or a friends newer model. Dont know if this it the case with them all or not. Strange no one else has commented on this. Learn to Nordic Ski  On: 2007-03-08A pretty good effort. The visual instruction is clear and dialogue is fine. Some of the camera transitions are a little amateurish, but overall a very helpful tool for learning to cross country ski. XCitation Magazine Review Nov 2006  On: 2006-12-10XCITATION MAGAZINE REVIEWS [...] After two and a half years the "Ski Your Best" [part 2 of Learn to Ski] is now available. It was produced by the CANSI DVD technical committee in partnership with XCZone. This comprehensive audio-visual technical guide is intended for instructors and includes: the five basic elements common to both skating and classic disciplines; global demonstrations; mechanics; progressive drills and technical checklists in skating, classic and alpine disciplines. Michael Lalonde CANSI Level III Cross-Country Instructor Well worth every penny for people learning to ski. On: 2006-12-10We ordered a large number of xczones new Learn to Nordic Ski DVD for our ski school. The feedback to date has been excellent. The DVD program is ideal for people learning to nordic ski. It starts with a total beginner quick lesson that is super-easy to follow along with, then follows with the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors approach to teaching. This is such a progressive approach for the association given that no other organization has published a DVD/manual for public consumption. It is noticable that a lot of effort went into the production. Part 3 of the DVD finishes off with entry level racing instruction. Clearly a professional production. The kids, adults and coaches universally agree that the DVD was a good find. The instruction is right on the mark, up-to-date, and not complex. Afterall this is a beginning DVD.[...] Waste of time and money On: 2006-12-09I bought this DVD to get some idea of the Nordic skiing technique. The DVD is divided in two: the first bit, a very basic lesson of nordic skking, taught old techniques no longer in use. The second bit was a pure publicity to the Canadian system, not really explaining anything... I bought other DVDs at the time that were much much useful than this. Practical stuff On: 2006-05-04I must say, one cool DVD. I mean, first of all, the title says it all, and delivers. Uniquely, the DVD teaches fundamental mechanics and practical stuff. I highly recommend this DVD. I wish I had it when I started skiing a few years ago. It is worth at least the price of a few skiing lessons. Practical stuff On: 2006-05-03I must say, one cool DVD. I mean, first of all, the title says it all, and delivers. Uniquely, the DVD teaches fundamental mechanics and practical stuff. I highly recommend this DVD. I wish I had it when I started skiing a few years ago. It is worth at least the price of a few skiing lessons. Ahead of the game On: 2006-04-10Like most people my cross-country reference section at home consisted of a 1960s guide to skiing by some knicker-wearing-Swede on hickory boards. One for someone who has been away from the sport for years, this DVD an excellent transported my understanding and vision of what Nordic skiing could be, ahead a half century. Now I am ahead of the game. The best place to start On: 2006-04-05The Learn to Nordic Ski DVD by xczone.tv, is the entry level product for beginners through to novice skiers. It is unpretentious and straight forward in its approach. Xczone put all the highly technical stuff in their "Nordic Skiing Technique DVD," product, permitting a simple and uncluttered approach for "Learn to Nordic Ski DVD." This DVD starts with a ski lesson given to a beginner classic and skate skier. You just need to follow along. When you are ready, the second chapter, produced with the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors, explains a bit more about the underpinning fundamentals and subtly of the sport. The third chapter, leads a novice skier towards an intermediate level proficiency. Too often, cross-country ski videos are all about race footage or try to accommodate everyone, but satisfy no-one. This DVD clearly is meant for total beginners to novice skiers, that just want the most basic and simple skills to get going. Entertaining as it is informative On: 2006-04-05Ive just gotten started skiing this year and I am skiing at an intermediate level. Ive taken no lessons, but have watched a few instructional DVDs on the subject. Typical xc skiing videos either show race footage from TV, endless boring striding to elevator music, or half backed contrived drills. This DVD, conversely, conveys real knowledge and instills a sense of movement. The disk demonstrates simple techniques from every angle in slow and stop motion. The beauty of the movements and the scenery is as entertaining as it is informative. Im ordering the other DVDs right away... cant wait for next winter! The best place to start On: 2006-04-04The Learn to Nordic Ski DVD by xczone.tv, is the entry level product for beginners through to novice skiers. It is unpretentious and straight forward in its approach. Xczone put all the highly technical stuff in their "Nordic Skiing Technique DVD," product, permitting a simple and uncluttered approach for "Learn to Nordic Ski DVD." This DVD starts with a ski lesson given to a beginner classic and skate skier. You just need to follow along. When you are ready, the second chapter, produced with the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors, explains a bit more about the underpinning fundamentals and subtly of the sport. The third chapter, leads a novice skier towards an intermediate level proficiency. Too often, cross-country ski videos are all about race footage or try to accommodate everyone, but satisfy no-one. This DVD clearly is meant for total beginners to novice skiers, that just want the most basic and simple skills to get going. Entertaining as it is informative On: 2006-04-04Ive just gotten started skiing this year and I am skiing at an intermediate level. Ive taken no lessons, but have watched a few instructional DVDs on the subject. Typical xc skiing videos either show race footage from TV, endless boring striding to elevator music, or half backed contrived drills. This DVD, conversely, conveys real knowledge and instills a sense of movement. The disk demonstrates simple techniques from every angle in slow and stop motion. The beauty of the movements and the scenery is as entertaining as it is informative. Im ordering the other DVDs right away... cant wait for next winter! |