For those first steps across the level you will find the so-called diagonal gait the simplest and most natural way of  skiing.

This really means, as in ordinary walking, moving opposite leg .and aim Forward .11 the same time — right leg and left arm, followed by   left  leg and right arm, etc.

When ski-ing it is the supple gliding movement which will give the characteristic   effortless movement of the expert.

The 'diagonal' is the most effective and effortless gait; try to aim at a long lithe step.

A.

1. Remember  to  use  opposite arm   and   leg.
2. Left leg and right  aim  forward.

3.   A good push-oil  with the sticks.   After the push-oil  arm and stick should be extended in one straight line behind the body. 1.   Interchange of arm and  leg with  long gliding movement.

B.

Double poling, with  a one-step "take-off".

1.  Ordinary diagonal gait as above.

2.  Thrust both sticks in front of the body into the ground, and propel  the body  forwards with  the sticks.

3.  Aims well behind body, and knees flexed.

4. Resume the diagonal gait, with a marked increase of momentum.

No half-measures for the young idea.

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