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Why do racers use ski wax?
To go faster
What is used in ski wax?
Primarily hydrocarbons (think petroleum). Some racers use graphite mixed with their wax for the anti- electrostatic properties. Floro waxes are expensive, but popular among racers.
What is Slalom?
Slalom is a discipline in alpine ski racing, a sport in which the racers go through a timed course to see who's the fastest.
What are the Skiing Levels?
An alpine ski racer generally works their way through several levels of racing. In the United States: 1) Most racers start on a Development Team, which gives them an opportunity to try our the sport and have a lot of fun. 2) Those who do well move to a league called USSA 3) The best racers in USSA race a program called FIS 4) World Cup teams and the U.S Ski Team are chosen off racers who race FIS 5) The fastest members of the U.S Ski Team race in the Olympics Hope this helps :)
Why do skiers put their ski up after the race?
Skier bash their poles together before a race, so that they get the snow out of their baskets in the pole. Also bashing your poles together can get the skier "pumped up". It a way to get the adrenaline pumping through you body.
Do they ski in Greece?
Yes. Greece do have some of ski resorts.
Where can one find more information about ski gifts?
You can find more information about ski gifts online at websites such as Forbes, Ski Utah, and the Ski Hood store. The easiest gift you can purchase a friend that skies is a local season pass to their favorite mountain.
What are the most popular brands for skiing goggles?
Some of the most popular brands of Ski goggles are Oakley, Bolle, Scott, and Smith. Also, Native Eyewear Mission Ski goggles are well known for their polarized lenses and are a favorite among many people.
What are the best twin tip skis?
If you are skiing in a snow park, you should always be using twintip skis. Rental shops will often have generic models of twintips for rental, or you can buy better quality ones from most ski shops
What are some highly rated ski resorts near Breckenridge?
Some highly rated ski resorts near Breckenridge are Breckenridge and Colorado ski resorts. The Breckenridge ski resort is considered to be one of the top 10 ski resort in North America.
What are the rules of snowboard cross?
First you need to know that downhill skiing is also referred to as Alpine Skiing. Second you need to decide if you are a "serious" ski racer or a "recreational" ski racer. Don't know which category you fit into? Check out their descriptions below. Serious ski racers are generally Junior ski racers in elementary through college age. Serious ski racers go to ski practice daily and have ski races every week. They may also be on a high school ski team if it is available in their area. These ski racers invest in ski equipment including two to three pairs of skis, helmet, Giant Slalom Suit, ski poles with wrist guards, shin guards, and other ski racing gear and equipment. Ski racing equipment can be very expensive, but a serious ski racer skis so often that it is worth it. Serious ski racers are competitive and may strive to become a professional ski racer one day. Recreational ski racers are those skiers that ski once in awhile or just for fun a couple times a month or week. Recreational skiers may have their own equipment, but don't usually have a giant slalom suit and/or protective equipment. Serious ski racers will want to check out the United States Ski Association website at http://www.ussa.org/PublishingFolder/42.htm. They having junior Alpine racing programs. These racing programs hold races at local ski areas every Saturday and Sunday. Typically you will have slalom races on Saturday and Giant Slalom races on Sunday. You take a 2 run race in the morning and another 2 run race in the afternoon. Recreational skiers will have fun in a Nastar race. Nastar races are usually set up as Giant Slalom and the courses are very easy to navigate. Check for a Nastar race at your local ski area.
How do you buy ski poles?
There are some good ski shops that do free delivery.
