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Skiing
Questions about the sport of skiing, how to take care of skis, and different competitive skiing events.
1,302 Questions
Who is a French manufacturer of alpine snow board and nordic equipment?
Rossignol is a French company making skiing and nordic equipment. Link goes to the company's website. The "rossignol" (common masculine noun) is the bird called nightingale in English.
Where is 'Pando Winter Sports Park' so I can go tubing?
Pando Winter Sports Park is located at:
8076 Belding Rd.
Rockford, MI 49341
You can go tubing there!
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When was the ski lift invented?
The first purpose built ski lift was built in 1908 in Schwarzwald in Germany.
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What country teaches their child how to ski before they go to school?
Maybe it's not the country that teaches them but at least in Sweden most children ski before they start school. I assume that's pretty much the case in all countries with snow and skiing traditions.
Popularly, a ski resort is a place of winter recreation for alpine snow skiers and snowboarders. Alpine snow skiers are skiers who specifically ski downward on a snowy slope. To go upward on the said slope, a ski resort usually furnishes a mechanical lift, usually chairs which travel along a suspended cable that is elevated above the slope on vertical pole towers. The lift transports an alpine skier from a lower point to a higher point on a hill/mountain to facilitate the alpine skier descending a snowy slope. Many ski resorts routinely use machinery to modify the snow surface of a slope. This modification, or grooming, is done to maintain a firm and planar snow surface under the demands of frequent skier traffic. Many alpine resorts will produce snow by spraying water into cold air to supplement natural snow depth and prolong the snow skiing season.
In contrast to alpine skiers, who travel down snowy slopes on skis, a ski resort can also facilitate Nordic or cross country skiing. Nordic skiers travel on snow across land. Nordic skate skiers maneuver their skis laterally, skating, to propel the skier forward. Skating skiers require a firm, planar snow surface, often maintained by grooming machines. Nordic Classic or cross country (XC) skiers shuffle their skis in a smooth fore and aft motion to propel themselves forward. Cross country/classic skiers move slower than skate skiers but can usually ski just about anywhere there is snow, and don't necessarily require the groomed paths of a ski resort. Each of the three types of skiing described (alpine, skate, cross country) is normally done using independent sets of respectively specialized ski equipment.
Do you ski faster on a warm day?
no not really, the snow has usually melted in warm weather becoming the texture of mush and it generaly makes you very slow!
Parallel skiing is an advanced technique in downhill skiing where the skis are held in two straight lines under the body. This technique is generally learned gradually as a modification of the beginner technique. The beginner's stance is called "the snow plow" or "the wedge", and the skis are held in a V shape with the tips of the skis almost but not quite touching. The wider apart the skis are at the back, the slower a person will go down the hill. In parallel skiing, speed is controlled by how much the skier goes across the hill versus down the hill - the trajectory of the skier relative to the slope controls speed.
You can wear sunscreen.
How long is the longest ski slope in Italy?
It's 22 km from Kleine Matterhorn down to Valtournenche. The piste actually starts in Switzerland and ends in Italy.
Is Miranda Richardson the one killed in a skiing accident?
No, Natasha Richardson is the one who died, Miranda is alive and well. I should know, I am huge fan of Miranda. Natasha Richardson rest in peace.
How reputable are Bluegreen resorts?
They generally skirt the line in what would be considered reputable and generally fall into the disreputable category. They push timeshares at several resorts with hard sale tactics while bringing potential clients on 'free' vacations. Users rarely get what they are promised and usually end up overpaying for an inferior product and service.
What do they mean when they say the snow base at a ski resort is a certain amount of inches?
It is a mostly arbitrary number, usually between 25 and 50, meant to imply that there is a lot of snow, usually much more than there actually is. For example, a base of 48" can mean visible grass and rocks. A base of 12" means it is July.
What is the biggest chair lift in the world?
If by biggest you mean highest, it is in Chacaltaya, Bolivia. Top lift height 17,785 feet in the Andes.
For the purposes of this, I'll assume you are talking about snowsports.
For the recreational skier, aerodynamics have little or no effect. In other words, short of a parachute, no body position or clothing will create enough drag to effect a change in either speed or position on the mountain (turning). For the competitive "racer" aerodynamics can mean the difference between a podium stand or loss of sponsorship. But I won't get into that.
A recreational skier can create "drag" by using their weight on the INSIDE edges of the ski against gravity. This is begun by turning the ski out of "the fall line" (the imaginary line gravity would take ANY object down the mountain) and then engaging (standing on with all their weight) the uphill edge(s) of either ski-which ever is on the downhill side. Perhaps a better image would be that if you turned the ski all the way across the mountain (pointing it into the treeline of the run rather than the parking lot) and stood on the uphill edges, you would find the ski doesn't slid easily or at all.
Edging-Think of viewing the ski from the front at the ground level. It would be flat on the surface of the snow. If you were standing on the inside edge or the "big toe" edge of the ski, the outside edge or "little toe" side would be lifted off the surface of the snow. This then is called "edge angle". The more weight the edge has on it, the more effective the action will be. Additionally, the higher the edge angle, the more effective the edge will be. Putting a ski slightly on its edge will have a little effect. Putting it as high as the skier can will have the most effect.
Ski position-This is done in conjunction with, as I said above, turning the ski out of the fall line. If you look at the face of a clock, and make 12 the top of the run or the mountain and 6 the parking lot, then 3 and nine are all way across the mountain. And there are 15 points between 3 and 6 that then would constitute varying degrees of speed. 6 being the fastest (straight) and 3 being nothing or stopping. The closer the ski is to the 3 or 9 position on the mountain the LESS speed it will have. The closer the ski is to the 6 position the MORE speed the ski will have.
The skier uses the skis position on the mountain(9,6, or 3 in our clockface mental diagram), the edge angle, and their weight to create more or less "drag" on their skis edge against gravity.
We ( the recreational skier) only use the "inside" edges of the ski to effect these changes. The "inside" edges are those edges which correspond to the inside of the foot or the "big toe" side(s).
For the snowboarder, the explanation is EXACTLY the same except they have only the uphill edge or the downhill edge. They still effect edging by positioning their board closer or farther away from the fall line and effecting an edge angle by lifting their heels or toes, which ever is downhill.
What you have termed "drag" is commonly referred to as "edging".
A ski or snowboard is merely a GIANT ice skating blade. The physics, functionality, and performance of a metal edge on frozen water are the same. Whether the water is frozen in sheet form (ice skating) or flake (skiing & snowboarding) Therefore, take a look at the following links to get a better idea how these physics are used to create "drag" and slow the user down.
Ice skating
Skiing
Snowboarding
These are all PERFECT examples of "drag" or edging to the absolute or maximum degree. In other words, all are using the drag of the edges to stop themselves.
Edging doesn't have to be used only to stop. It can, by less positioning angle (clockface mental diagram) and less edge angle be used to effect less or slight changes in speed and attitude while on the mountain. This would be called turning.
But, I used the stopping as an explanation because it is easy to see the effects of "drag" on a ski.
Why is it easier to slide over fresh snow with skies?
Because fresh now is softer and not yet compacted into ice, this way the skies can glide on the snow easier.
Can you get a tan from skiing?
YESSS! Most intence skiers love what is called a goggle tan. It's when you where ur googles and the skin round them tans but nothing inside of them. It shows how much you have been skiing
Does lubrication increase friction?
lubrication decreases friction unless you're lubricating with sandpaper.
Demonstrate two ways to carry skis and poles safely?
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Use both hands to carry the skis. You should stand them straight up and grasp the skis one hand over another. This technique is the hardest and may require you to wear your ski gloves for cushion.
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Lift the skis once you have a good grip on them (and be sure they are locked together) and place them over your shoulder, with the flat side down. You should be able to balance the skis evenly over your shoulder while only using one arm to keep them steady. This is one of the best ways to carry skis for a longer distance, just be sure you are conscience of how close people and objects are to the front or the back of your skis.
3
Hold the skis at your waist, using your hip for support if you do not want to carry them on your shoulder. This technique can also be done using only one arm for balance. The skis will get heavy if you are carrying them for any significant distance, luckily you can switch sides easily and have your other arm do some work.
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Purchase a carry case. Most ski area retail stores will sell carry cases for skis and poles as well as for ski boots. The carry cases for skis and poles offer you an enclosed area for storage and a shoulder strap.
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Purchase a ski rack for your car. This is the best way to travel with multiple pairs of skis. You can attach a special rack directly on the roof of your car and snap in up to five pairs of skis.
What is the best one ski quiver 2014?
You're a downhill skier, correct? An "all mountain" ski that costs between $800 and $1000 per pair will give you what you seek. The bindings are up to you but if it was me (which it isn't - I'm a cross-country skier) I would choose Alpine Touring bindings for their versatility.
Bode Miller is one of the best downhill skiers ever to ski the FIS World Cup. He won 2 silver medals in the 2005 Olympics. But she won't be returning this year.
2nd answer: Bodie is a "he". He is one of the few skiers to have wins in all of the alpine events-slalom, giant slalom, super gs, and downhill.
