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Skin to Ski: Single Rips❗

At the top of each climb, a skimo racer must switch from uphill skinning to downhill skiing and do it in less than 30 seconds to be competitive.

An image of a skimo racer just after the first rip during the single-rips skin-to-ski transition
A skin-to-ski transition can be done in less than 20 seconds with enough practice with the right gear. Think of 40 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 (only) then make it your own.

Updated on Jun 28, 2025