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ee ee Ee -- Midland's Don Foster gives tips for cross-country skiing enthusiasts by Chris Knowles Don Foster, part-owner operator of Mountain View Ski Hills, is perhaps Midland's premier cross- country skier. He's raced in the North American Cross-Country Champ- ionships against the best in the world and was picked for the All Ontario Winter Games ski team. A box full of trophies indicate the extent of Foster's skiing talents. We talked to Don about proper skiing techniques, choosing equipment and generally picked his brain concerning all aspects of cross-country skiing. To .what would you attribute the sudden popularity of cross- country skiing in Canada? In the last two or three years everyone has become interested in -improving their physical fitness. People have been bicycling, running and skiing for exercise. In this past year Canada was the second biggest importer of cross-country skis = GUARD YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH AND BUDGET i GUARDIAN DRUGS x e/ P' MID- WINTER Variety of flavours! ENGLISH C <__ wy)! TAVENER BREC ANDIES SHAMPOO 9 oz. Tins behind Russia. But cross- country skiing isn't new, we've had trails here for 15 years. Is it as good exercise as it's advertised to be? I certainly think it is. It exercises your arms and legs and helps your breathing. Id do a lot of running and play soccer, but skiing is better exercise because you use every part of your body. You've caught my interest Don, and I'd like to buy a cross-country package. As a_ beginner Butler $$ BEST WAY TO REMOVE PLAQUE FROM BETWEEN TEETH! 100 YD. WAXED or UNWAXED what should I buy and how much will it cost? Well, basically for touring you should stay away from the real wide skis or the real narrow ones. The wide skis are for use in deep snow, the narrow ones (44 milimeters) are _ for racing. Look for something 55-60 mm wide. Racing skis are not good for everyday touring as they are designed for a good track with ruts already worn in. For starters a wood ski - will get you by but make sure it has a hickory or ash base to avoid gouges. Plastic based skis are. faster so it is even more important to get a good wax so you don't slip backwards. I would put a touring wax on all skis but you can get by without wax on wood skis. But what about the different patterns you see on the bottom of cross- country skis? There are now several types of patterns on the base of skis, designed so you don't have to wax them. On some conditions these work but they usually make the skis a bit slower and you really Getting back to the beginners package... For boots I recommend something with a leather upper and a rubberized sole. A lined boot takes longer to dry out after a run. Synthetic boots usually are a bit cold \ a because don't breathe. Look for poles made of onkin which is light and sturdy. Cross-country poles have a knife> or curved tip end and should come up to under your arm. The skis should be erage rs they How it's done long enough so they reach your wrist with your arm extended straight up. And the price of skis, boots and poles A good price for a starters package is between $65 and $80. What about the more experienced skier or racer? You're looking at ~ maybe $150 for the better racing skis and $65 for boots. Racers use fiberglass skis with a stiff camber that are faster and allow you to double pole (pushing off with both poles at the same time). I use alpine wax on both ends of the skis and kicker wax underneath my feet for traction. What type of clothing do you recommend? As far as ski clothing is concerned I don't think you should get too bun- dled up because you work up quite a sweat out skiing. I've seen people come in snowmobile suits and by the end of a run are just dripping. On my feet I wear a thin knicker sock with a heavy sock underneath. What is a good type of terrain to cross-country ski on? For your basic tourers I'd avoid downhills Skiing after a heavy snowfall is not ideal unless you're going with a bunch of people. That way the snow will get packed down, at least for the return trip. Can you give a few tips on how to handle the Roller-skiing different land encountered skiing? When skiing downhill you basically keep flexible and keep your weight back. If you don't you'll go right over if you hit a little bump. A more forms while experienced skier should be able to crouch into a downhill stance with poles tucked in. On steep uphills you'll have to sidestep or herring bone (one ski 90 degrees to the other). You should be able to go straight up small hills if you've waxed your skis properly. Weight shift is the important thing to master when skiing on a flat area. Push off on the ski you've put your weigh on, keeping your h down. At the same time push off with the opposite ski pole. Then after gliding, plant the pole opposite the toe of the gliding foot and push off again. Try to get as long a glide as possible and ski relaxed. And now for one of the more important skills to master when cross- country skiing - stopping. The snowplow is the easiest .to use when learning, but make sure you keep your weight on your heels. The more advanced skier will use the stem or skating turn, but once again you must be careful because there are no edges. on cross- coiuntry skis. still have to wax them. ; Ms : To keep in shape for cross-country skiing during the summer, Don Foster roller-skis along the roads of Midland. Don Foster shows the correct positioning of cross- country skis and poles when pushing off with the left leg. because they break a lot of skis. A flat-area with packed snow and ruts BROMO! 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