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Skin to Ski: Double Rip ‼️

After the final ascent, the change from skinning to skiing is unique. Instead of two single-skin rips, it's much faster to double-rip both skins and stuff the sticky mess in your suit.

An image of a skimo racer ripping the second skin during the double-rip skin-to-ski transition
A double rip in less than 10 seconds is possible with enough practice with the right gear. Think of 20 seconds as a maximum.

The following method is one of many. Different body mechanics and levels of flexibility may require some adjustments. Practice it a lot, and then make it your own.

Updated on Jun 28, 2025