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Questions about the sport of skiing, how to take care of skis, and different competitive skiing events.

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Can you mix a regular wax and fluoro wax when waxing your skis?

Yes, but why would you? If a low fluoro wax is needed ... then use a low fuoro ... which is less expensive than mixing a non-fluoro one with a high fluoro one. I use the super expensive one's when racing, keep my race skis "prepped" with a high quality non-fluoro wax and only use the fluoro for a race. For my recreational skis they just have a quality non-fluoro wax on them.

What is the scariest and easiest double black diamond at Whistler-Blackcomb?

Uhh...you are aware that "easy" and "double black diamond" don't go in the same sentence? Double black diamond runs scare the skier half to death. That's what they're for.

Can you get Scout badge for skiing?

It's called the Snow Sports merit badge now that you can earn it in either skiing or snowboarding.

How is projectile motion used while going off a jump on ski's?

When you "http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/mechanics/curvedMotion/projectileMotion/generalSolution/generalSolution.html"

Where's the best place to buy Fischer skis?

The best place to Fischer skis is on the official website. They will ask for your official ski size as well as an electronic payment and a mailing address, so be ready to submit that.

Hardest black ski run in France?

"The wall" under the Chavanette lift in Avoriaz is a good candidate. This piste is mainly in Switzerland but the first part of it is in France.

What is the nearest ski resort to innsbruck?

There are several ski resort that are just outside of Innsbruck.

Ski technique that creates an s shape name?

Carving is the term used for making the "S" shape in the snow while snowboarding or skiing.

Skiing in Melbourne?

You can go to Lake Mountain i used to go there when i was young, that's the only place i know in Melbourne where snow is

What is a slalom curve called in skiing?

Nobody has answered this because "slalom curve" isn't terminology that really matches anything exactly; at least in alpine skiing.

If this is an alpine question, are you referring to ski equipment, the ski turn, the track/path in the snow, or something involving slalom racing?

The basic answer would be "turn".

previous answer: ESS

Where can one find a vacation package to Sunrise ski resort?

If one were looking for Sunrise Park Ski Resort, one could go to "On The Snow" website. It lists many different packages to go to the Sunrise Park Resort and lists all of the travel deals.

Why are ski's waxed?

Skiers must use the wax that is best suited for the temperature on the day they wish to ski. Each different color of wax represents a different temperature range. Use the color that matches your temperature range. Read the packaging to see which colors represent which temperature ranges.

When did ski resorts allow snowboarding?

Well, at least for Europe I've never heard about any ski resort not allowing snowboarding.

Is heli skiing considered dangerous?

Heli skiing is most defiantly an extreme sport. It involves being dropped from a helicopter onto the mountain and proceeding to ski down the slope in a natural way.

Do ski boots come in wide sizes?

Yes.

The width of the shell depends on the "last" the manufacturer uses to form it. Different models or product lines use different lasts.

For example:

The Tecnica Diablo fits a men's B to C foot width. The Tecnica Vento fits a D to E width. The Tecnica Modo goes even wider, and the Tecnica Vento HVL (HV stands for High Volume) is probably the widest boot available.

For women's boots: I'm not sure of the exact specs but I have very wide feet and I find that Saloman boots fit quite wide. I've always used them.

If Hakuba is good place to ski?

yes Hakuba is a great place to ski there is many resorts surrounding the valley and have incredible powder runs. Some of the best in the world

Is it obligatory to wear helmet on La face de Bellevarde?

No - but it's very very icy ... and can get busy...

I do!

What does 'volkl mantra' means in english?

Volkl Mantra doesn't seem to have any translatable English counterpart. As far as research shows, they are a company which makes snow ski equipment for sale at stores like REI or Sports Authority.

Is the cordilera a great place to ski?

Yep. It's really good! I've already been there :)

What are the different ski wax brands?

There are many ski wax brands with new ones popping up now and again. Google or yahoo "ski wax" for the many ski wax brand websites.

Some companies found in google search results for ski or snowboard wax are: Swix Toko Whacks Wax One Ball Jay Homenkol Data

For a homemade formula from another contributor, see the question "What is in ski wax?"

Is there such thing as an orange slope in skiing?

No, there is no such thing as an orange slope.

In North America the ratings are: a green circle (beginner, if you go too fast here you can get a talking to from a patroller or if this is not your first time you can get your pass taken away), a blue square (these are intermediate runs, they can have moguls (small bumps on the snow) or be a good cruising run (good for going a little faster or to practice your carving) you don't want to be a beginner on this kind of run), a black diamond (a hard run, this is where you really start to need to be a good skier, you have to know what you are doing, you have to have good technique, and be very aware of everything around you) and a double black diamond (experts only please, to be able to ski these runs skiing has to be a second nature to you and I highly recommend for a first double black you are with an instructor or patroller, don't let your friends "talk you into it")

In Europe all runs are signified by a circle, green (same as a green circle), blue (same as a blue square), red (same as a black diamond), and black (same as a double black diamond). That said, in Europe the runs tend to be easier than their North American counterpart with the exception of the black, it can be as easy as a North American black or as hard as a double black or harder. Also in Europe, runs are referred to as pistes. All over the world you will rarely hear some one saying, "I just skied an amazing blue square run." You will hear them say, "I just skied an amazing blue run." People almost never refer to the shape, just the color, green, blue, black, double black, or green, blue, red, black.

What companies offer Wisp Ski Resort vacations?

The partner companies that offer Wisp Ski Resort vacation packages are Bear Creek Bed and Breakfast, the Camel Cove Inn, The Garrett Inn, and the Inn at Deep Creek, as well as a few partners who offer these vacation packages.