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Rollerblade® has joined forces with US Ski & Snowboard®, the Professional Ski Instructors of America®, and the National Ski Patrol® to develop a world class off-season cross-training program.
Listen to Olympian, elite ski coach, and ripping skater Doug Lewis describe how the program works.
If you are brand new to inline skating or unsure of what skates and gear to use, please click here to get squared away before starting the Skate to Ski Training System®.
BASIS VAN HET SKATENWere your skates made back when your skis were straight? click here to check out the latest and greatest in skates and protective gear. You can even purchase at your VIP discount rate and get free shipping!
Buy your skates & gearIf you know the basics of how to roll around and stop on pavement, and know how to properly fit your skates and protective gear, you are ready to get started with the program. The first thing to do is to watch the most important video in the series below - Terrain Selection.
The Skate to Ski Training System® is a series of videos that build on a progression of phases:
Click the links below to take you to the appropriate Phase.
Remember that the Skate to Ski Training System® is a progression. Always perform the exercises within each Phase in order. And make sure you’ve mastered a Phase before progressing to the next one. Always wear your helmet and protective gear, and most imporantly - have fun with this!
Once you’ve learned the skills in Phases 1 - 4, you’re ready to start training!
Click here to check out two different training programs that incorporate your newly found Skate to Ski skills.
Training Plan 1 provides a moderate training schedule that utilizes skills from Phases 2 & 3.
Training Plan 2 is a more intense training schedule that incorporates skills from Phases 2, 3, & 4.
For those who want to carry the Skate to Ski Training System out on the trail and not worry about a device or streaming video, we offer a nice analog solution.
This handy 64 page flip book has all the info and extra tips found in the app. Plus it’s gauranteed not to crack if you drop it.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONEListen to what the pros are saying about the
Rollerblade Skate to Ski Training System
"I firmly believe that for cross training for skiing, inline skating is a strong asset"
“Yabba dabba doo, love this stuff yadda yadda yadda. Best ever stuff blah blah blah blah. Happy so happy happy.”
Brennan Rubie Will take you through the basics and give you the foundational skills needed to truly cross-train for skiing on inline skates.
Katie Ryan Will take you through the basics and give you the foundational skills needed to truly cross-train for skiing on inline skates.
Heidi Ettlinger “Yabba dabba doo, love this stuff yadda yadda yadda. Best ever stuff blah blah blah blah. Happy so happy happy.”
Dave ShuilingWill take you through the basics and give you the foundational skills needed to truly cross-train for skiing on inline skates.
Martin Guyer Will take you through the basics and give you the foundational skills needed to truly cross-train for skiing on inline skates.
nline skating is the best way in the off-season to recreate the unique muscle movements and carving motions found in skiing. Skiers at every ability level are discovering the amazing cross-training and fitness benefits of inline skating. Whether you’re a green run cruiser, powder hound, or podium seeking racer, connect your winters with Rollerblade inline skates.
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade Professional paper: The application of inline skates in alpine skiers training
Rollerblade has designed specific inline skates with the needs of skiers in mind. Choose between a molded shell skate that’s ideal for cross-triaining, or a soft upper fitness skate that’s ideal for some longer distance fitness sessions
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