From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

Caitlin long pole

Caitlin Compton surges ahead to win both the sprints and the freestyle City of the Lakes races this past week end.  What was her secret?  By using one long pole and one short pole she was able to fend off any one who would come close.  Caitlin reports “The technique startled some, but overall gave me the edge I needed.”  It was unknown if she was going to bring a long pole for Brian to use next week where she joins him for the Owl Creek Super Tour in Aspen, Colorado. 

Thanks for loaning me a pole!