Ski & Fitness Glossary

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Kick double-pole
An ambiguous term used to describe stride double-pole.

Kick turn
An about-face turn whilst stationary, by lifting one ski and reversing its direction, followed by the other ski.

Kickboard
Small foam board used for short sprints to develop leg power and speed when swimming. Held under the chest so that the arms are not involved in the swimming stroke.

Kilometer
Metric measurement used in athletic events. One K equals 0.62 miles. A 10K race is 6.2 miles, and a 5K is 3.1 miles.

Kinesiology
The study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement.

Klister
A tacky, resinous ester mixture, normally sold in aluminum toothpaste-type tubes, used for grip on icy, refrozen or wet snow.

Klister wax
A very tacky grip wax, normally sold in small aluminum tubs, which is used for grip on fresh, but wet snow.

Kombi skating
A less-used variation of free skating, whereby the poles are pointed straight ahead, under the shoulders, with or without an arm swings.