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.
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.
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Many racers rip both skins at exactly the same time and do a little hop. But it's awkward and has a lower success rate. Alternating rips makes it easier to maintain balance, and it's just as fast, sometimes faster.
Don't believe me? Check out Yannick Eccour as he enters this video at the 22-second mark. Poles-to-poles, he does alternating rips in 8.5 seconds, while the best double-hopper is 10.5 seconds.
Learn how to alternate rips below.
Don't believe me? Check out Yannick Eccour as he enters this video at the 22-second mark. Poles-to-poles, he does alternating rips in 8.5 seconds, while the best double-hopper is 10.5 seconds.
Learn how to alternate rips below.
Updated on Feb 22, 2026