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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.
What type of snow is best for snowboarding?
You really would like snow that is hard enough that you won't sink all the way to the ground. You want to be able to glide or slide across the snow. If it was too fluffy, you would just sink right down and not go anywhere. I would know, I tried!!!
What is 'snow hardener' for ski slopes?
'Snow hardener' does exactly what it says: It hardens snow. Well really, it makes snow more compact. When you are skiing, you dont want soft snow otherwise that will stop your skis by swamping them, and causing lots of friction. What you want is compact snow, so that your skis can go on top of the snow rather than sink in. Snow hardener is just a catalyst for making the snow more compact so that people skiing can ski on the slopes.
Why are snow shoes used for walking in really deep snow?
Snowshoes are often depicted as being similar to tennis-racquets. Their larger surface area - compared to regular boots - spreads out the wearer's weight over a greater area, putting less pressure on the snow. You can see how this works by putting a small stone (about two square inches in surface area) onto some fresh snow. The chances are that it will sink into the snow to some depth - pressing the snow more tightly as it goes down. If you put the same stone onto a piece of cardboard about four or five times the area of the stone - say about 3 inches by 3, and you will see that it doesn't sink as much, if it skins at all.The area of the snowshoe is about nine or ten times the area of the foot, so the weight of the wearer is spread over nine or ten times the area of the snow. The weight of a 200 pound man on snowshoes is distributed at about 20 pounds per foot area rather than 200 pounds per foot area of the same man without snowshoes.it helps because it has a large area so it will have small/less pressureBecause when you walk with just shoes there isn't as much surface area as snow shoes therefore you fall into it. But with snow shoes your bodyweight is spread out.Snow shoes work better in deep snow because they spread out your weight more evenly on the snow so your feet do not sink into the snow when you walk through it.
Do snow shoes increase or decrease a persons weight in deep snow?
They don't do anything to a person's weight. What they do is allow what weight there is to be spread over a greater area, which means that the pressure on the ground is lower. With less pressure, a person doesn't sink as far into the snow.
Why does feet sink into the snow as walked?
The snow is soft and our weight is concentrating on our feet so there is more pressure hense our feet sink in snow
Why do people wear snowshoes?
So as not to sink so far in the deep snow, while walking
Who has large and furry hind feet that do not sink into snow?
The Snow Hare.
Can ATVs go in snow?
no they wud sink
Why do not we skiers sink in 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.
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.
Why is it better in the snow to wear flat shoes than high heels?
cause you'll sink into the snow
Why do you not sink when skiing through deep snow whereas you would sink into it wearing boots?
Because boots are heavy.
Why should you not walk across a snow field in stillettos?
Because the small surface area of the heel will cause you to sink into the snow !
Why snow shoes prevent us from sinking?
It spreads your weight across the snow and therefore your feet don't sink in to where you are standing.
How does using snow skis or snow shoes enable a person to ski or walk on soft snow?
Skis and snowshoes spread a person's weight out so that they do not sink.
What advantages do snow shoes have?
Snowshoes help you not sink too deeply in the snow, and it helps hunters run faster than large animals pushing through the snow.
