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Fundamentals of Cross Country Skiing Technique

David McMahon , Lise Meloche , Lise Meloche  |  G |  DVD
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  • Actors: David McMahon, Lise Meloche
  • Directors: Lise Meloche
  • Format: Dolby, NTSC, Surround Sound
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: G (General Audience)
  • Studio: xczone.tv
  • DVD Release Date: October 1, 2001
  • Run Time: 60 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0968566650
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,830 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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..., a smart instructional video, and the comprehensive encyclopedia Tao of Skiing, into one eXCiting high quality product; Awesome x-c ski video - Cross Country Canada --Athletes and Coaches alike

packs an adrenaline primed movie on biathlon and cross-country skiing, a smart instructional video, and the comprehensive encyclopedia Tao of Skiing, into one eXCiting high quality product; Finalist at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and chosen by Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival in ;Best of the Fest; tour. Awesome x-c ski video - Cross Country Canada High Velocity opens with a Bond/Matrix-like biathlon segment with some incredible helicopter shots, providing some never before seen viewpoints on cross-country skiing. It's a very stylized production, showing off the strong artistic talents of McMahon and Meloche. From there, they switch to a very scenic ;off the beaten path; skiing segment. Again, some wonderful helicopter shots during the peak of fall foliage really punctuate the coverage. A third segment features Subaru Factory Team skiers on beautiful mountain trails. Some incredible boot level and ski pole ; shots really make you feel like you're on the snow with them! The video wraps up with a preview to the 2002 Winter Olympics by featuring some racing from Soldier Hollow last season. Jaw dropping impressive classical skiing is the highlight to this piece -- you literally can't believe how fast some of the elite skiers are sprinting up steep hills. Sadly, as this segment winds down you realize the actual television coverage this winter won't even come close to this level of excitement. Overall, another great production from David McMahon and Lise Meloche. - Bruce Adelsman, skinnyski.com (reviewed VHS version) New super charged Biathlon / X-C Ski video - Biathlon Canada ;Technically, it's excellent. This video offers great angles and exciting action shots. It gives you an entertaining look at the world of cross-country skiing. While skiing converts will love it, it's sure to draw others to the sport; - Lynne Bermel, Ranked 3rd overall Ironman Triathlon World Cup Action; special effects; artistic, great script; actors .... Sounds like a Hollywood film, but those are what describe xczone s newest actionpacked X-country skiing movie High Velocity. There is no other like it; - Sharon Donnelly, Olympian, PanAm Gold Medalist Triathlon Another group that has been setting new trends in the sport is the combo of David McMahon and Lise Meloche with their new video called High Velocity . This is the second video they have produced and it is definitely changing the rules as to how XC ski vids should be made. This isn t your dinky little XC ski video that shows you what good technique should look like in a wide open field, with lots of slow motion analyse this shots. With some good tunes and great action shots, I would compare High Velocity to an extreme skiing video version of Cross Country skiing. Good job guys. - Philippe Villeneuve, Canadian National Ski Team I got mine this week and it is amazing!!! Everyone should buy this DVD. Well worth the money. - Peter Plaunt, Ottawa ENHANCED DVD FEATURES Absolutely impressed - Gudrun Pflueger, 4x World Champion, Mountain Running, World Loppet Cross Country Skiing Champion ;Excellent fun - Chantal Cote, Olympic Speed Skater The xczone technique video is excellent! The computer 3D models really give another dimension to it and with split screen images, and numerous other video techniques, a full clear instruction is possible. I loved it and only wish that I had it when I was learning how to ski! - Sharon Donnelly, Olympian, Pan Am Gold Medalist Triathlon ;Motivating and powerful. ; - Johanne Lacas, Olympic Athlete, Volleyball ;I thoroughly enjoyed it - Shirley Lister, National Team, White Water Kayaking good all round; - Richard Weber, Skiing Hal --Athletes and Coaches alike

packs an adrenaline primed movie on biathlon and cross-country skiing, a smart instructional video, and the comprehensive encyclopedia Tao of Skiing, into one eXCiting high quality product; Finalist at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and chosen by Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival in ;Best of the Fest; tour. Awesome x-c ski video - Cross Country Canada High Velocity opens with a Bond/Matrix-like biathlon segment with some incredible helicopter shots, providing some never before seen viewpoints on cross-country skiing. It's a very stylized production, showing off the strong artistic talents of McMahon and Meloche. From there, they switch to a very scenic ;off the beaten path; skiing segment. Again, some wonderful helicopter shots during the peak of fall foliage really punctuate the coverage. A third segment features Subaru Factory Team skiers on beautiful mountain trails. Some incredible boot level and ski pole ; shots really make you feel like you're on the snow with them! The video wraps up with a preview to the 2002 Winter Olympics by featuring some racing from Soldier Hollow last season. Jaw dropping impressive classical skiing is the highlight to this piece -- you literally can't believe how fast some of the elite skiers are sprinting up steep hills. Sadly, as this segment winds down you realize the actual television coverage this winter won't even come close to this level of excitement. Overall, another great production from David McMahon and Lise Meloche. - Bruce Adelsman, skinnyski.com (reviewed VHS version) New super charged Biathlon / X-C Ski video - Biathlon Canada ;Technically, it's excellent. This video offers great angles and exciting action shots. It gives you an entertaining look at the world of cross-country skiing. While skiing converts will love it, it's sure to draw others to the sport; - Lynne Bermel, Ranked 3rd overall Ironman Triathlon World Cup Action; special effects; artistic, great script; actors .... Sounds like a Hollywood film, but those are what describe xczone s newest actionpacked X-country skiing movie High Velocity. There is no other like it; - Sharon Donnelly, Olympian, PanAm Gold Medalist Triathlon Another group that has been setting new trends in the sport is the combo of David McMahon and Lise Meloche with their new video called High Velocity . This is the second video they have produced and it is definitely changing the rules as to how XC ski vids should be made. This isn t your dinky little XC ski video that shows you what good technique should look like in a wide open field, with lots of slow motion analyse this shots. With some good tunes and great action shots, I would compare High Velocity to an extreme skiing video version of Cross Country skiing. Good job guys. - Philippe Villeneuve, Canadian National Ski Team I got mine this week and it is amazing!!! Everyone should buy this DVD. Well worth the money. - Peter Plaunt, Ottawa ENHANCED DVD FEATURES Absolutely impressed - Gudrun Pflueger, 4x World Champion, Mountain Running, World Loppet Cross Country Skiing Champion ;Excellent fun - Chantal Cote, Olympic Speed Skater The xczone technique video is excellent! The computer 3D models really give another dimension to it and with split screen images, and numerous other video techniques, a full clear instruction is possible. I loved it and only wish that I had it when I was learning how to ski! - Sharon Donnelly, Olympian, Pan Am Gold Medalist Triathlon ;Motivating and powerful. ; - Johanne Lacas, Olympic Athlete, Volleyball ;I thoroughly enjoyed it - Shirley Lister, National Team, White Water Kayaking good all round; - Richard Weber, Skiing Hal --Athletes and Coaches alike

Product Description

THIS PRODUCT IS NOW INCLUDED AS PART OF THE LEARN TO NORDIC SKI DVD by XCZONE The fundamentals of both classic and skating cross-country skiing are concisely packaged and delivered in 60min by World Cup athletes and coaches. Additional, generous ski tips are contributed by USSA/Cdn National and Factory Teams, pro-elite skiers, top coaches and instructors. It is a professional video production presenting crystal clear images, multiple angles, slow motion, 3D computer modeling, expert commentary and analysis. Hot links to Tao of Skiing reference on the DVD-ROM version. The format is based upon successful formula for master's camps that target the cross-country skiing aficionado.

 

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Full Spectrum of skiing from zero to hero, February 7, 2006
This review is from: Fundamentals of Cross Country Skiing Technique (DVD)
The Fundamentals of cross country skiing is bundled with the movie high velocity biathlon. The movie plays first, and WOW what a cool ride. Elite skiers, zooped up with rifles. Great scenery and sound tracks with lot of extras. Don't stop there.

If you bought the product for something other than fun, and entertainment... like actually learning to ski. Just check out the rest of the disk!

Some of the best stuff for beginners is appropriately placed in SPECIAL FEATURES. This where you will find close to an hour of superb instruction with the Fundamentals of cross country skiing. Fully narrated and perfectly performed. The target audience is beginner to intermediate. Perhaps a bit of a progression for a complete beginner. Then if you dig further into the DVD-ROM features on your computer explore for Tao of Skiing. This is a complete instructional multimedia ski tour.

I find it incredible that some of the reviewers could have missed most of the disk!!! If you can navigate around a simple DVD menu structure you will get the most out of the disk and get to what interests you the most. Personally, I loved the variety. I had some entertaining chapters to motivate me and an equal amount of instructional chapters to help me grow as a skier.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent skiing and delivery, October 17, 2001
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The fundamentals of cross country skiing technique delivers what every skier should know in a superb video. There is a lot of information crammed into 40 minutes: continuous professional narration, excellent visuals, world class skiing broken down with slow motion, and 3d modelling special effects. Highly Recommended for all levels.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had this years ago, November 5, 2001
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"The xczone technique video is excellent! The computer 3D models really give another dimension to it and with split screen images, and numerous other video techniques, a full clear instruction is possible. I loved it and only wish that I had it when I was learning how to ski!" - Sharon Donnelly, Olympian, Pan Am Gold Medalist Triathlon
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