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What are the average dimensions of downhill skis and how fast do they go?
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∙ 17y ago
I would say that a ski can easily reach 40-50 mph if one's advanced enough and using long skis and going straight down paralel. Demensions? My skis are for moderate skill levels and they are 151 cm, but racing skis can get up to 210 cm. Width depends on the brand. Probably about 4 inches.
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What are alpine snow skis made of?
Wood and fiberglass are the most common for the core but you can also have carbon fiber, the edges are made of metal, modern day skis are carbon steel but older skis can have chrome type, such as those used in cutlery. Thetopsheet, graphics and bases are made out of various kinds of plastics.
What is the name of a long narrow footwear for snow travel?
That could be cross country skis.
Why does wax help ski?
it helps your skis glide over the snow and reduces friction!
What makes it easier to walk on deep snow?
Snow shoes, skis, or if daytime thaw has created a strong crust on the snow.
Why do not we skiers sink in the fresh snow?
We do not sink because the skis have a high surface area compared to our feet, therefore we would float on fresh snow.
How fast do downhill skis go?
over 100mph at least
How do skis help you to go fast downhill?
Yes, skis WILL help you get downhill faster if there is snow. You need to know how steep the hill is to know how fast you will go. If you add some ski wax to the bottom of your skis, you will go extra fast.
Can you use downhill wax on crosscountry skis?
no
What type of skiing uses the longest and widest skis?
In ski racing, downhill skis are the longest, but slalom skis are the widest.
What has the author Phil Mahre written?
Phil Mahre has written: 'No hill too fast' -- subject(s): Downhill ski racing, Skis and skiing
How fast can a Jet Ski go?
It depends on the model. Most unmodified jet skis have a top speed between 45 and 70 miles per hour.
How is cross-country skiing different from down hill skiing?
Quite a bit is different. The gear is different, the skis are straight, as opposed to downhill skis being curved (the curve makes it easier to turn on a downhill slope), the boots in cross country are not stationary in the bindings, as downhill boots are, instead you can move the heels, and the poles used in cross country are longer. Also, the slopes are not nearly as steep as in downhill skiing.
What is the best way to store downhill skis?
When you store downhill skis over a long period you should put a storage wax on. This is a special wax designed to keep the bases from drying out and cracking. A good place to store your skis would be a place that is cool and has a medium humidity. Too dry will dry out your skis. Dark is also good as bright sunlight can damage the graphics and will make the temperature rise and fall which will also damage your skis.
Do split boards work as skis?
No, the ski format is used with skins to climb up mountains, not for going downhill. You go downhill in board format. Then back up again in skins with ski format.
Do world cup skiers use the same skis as you buy?
Not unless you are a ski racer yourself, and were lucky enough to get top of the line equipment. World Cup skiers get the best race skis that their factory makes. They have many different pairs of the same type (downhill skis, for example) that they will test to see which are the fastest. Race skis are highly specialized and differ greatly from demo skis or skis that the public usually buys. You can see this reflected in the price. Race skis typically run $800-$1000 for the skis, not including bindings.
What is the difference between alpine touring skis and all mountain skis?
Alpine Touring, also known as Randonnée, is a type of backcountry skiing. Randonnée ski bindings are a cross between standard downhill bindings (toes and heels locked in) and telemark bindings (only toes locked in). With randonnée bindings, the skier can clip down the heel piece when skiing downhill (like downhill bindings) and release it when skating or climbing (like telemark bindings). Special ski boots are used with both telemark and randonnée; though, randonnée boots have rigid soles like standard downhill boots. Also, randonnée bindings can release during falls, but telemark bindings cannot. And a skier need not learn to turn differently on AT skis, as with telemark skis, since the heel can be clipped down. As for the skis themselves, AT skis are typically much wider and heavier than a basic ski-area ski, as they are used more often in deep powder and ungroomed conditions; though, randonnée bindings can be mounted to most skis. All Mountain skis are a mid-width type of ski, such that the skier can handle well in both groomed and ungroomed/powder conditions--the latter not as well as with AT skis.
Can you ski downhill on cross country skis?
Yes you can but it will be like taking a rock crawler jeep to a racetrack. The DH bike will be pointlessly heavy, the suspension will sap a lot of pedalling energy and the shallow head tube angle will make steering sluggish. And unless you have the mother of all seat posts you're unlikely to be able to set up an efficient pedalling position.
