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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
What is the southernmost state that you can ski most every winter?
California, New Mexico and Arizona have ski resorts. On the east coast, there are resorts in North and South Carolina. The southernmost state with good ski resorts is Colorado in the West, Vermont in the East.
Skiing was invented in Scandinavia where they used to speak Norse, the word skiing comes from the old Norse word skíð which translates as a stick of wood
What is the best time of year to go snow skiing in Georgia?
Probably from late October to March, but it's very hard to predict the weather.
What is the difference between skiing on packed trails and skiing off track?
Trail: For the trail it will help you find your way and to know that its a safe
trail and other people been on it.
No Trail: It helps you see things that you never seen before but you might get lost
because maybe its not a trail because its dangerous
Trail: good thing is you can find your way better. bad thing is when its foggy you can't see much.
Non-Trail: sometimes you wont find your way unless you know it well. a good thing is when its foggy you can see better in the trees!
The skier would sink and would be stuck and would have to pack snow to be able to put his skis back on, not to mention all the snow that would get stuck on the bottom of your boots. the skis would tip to the sides when you try to step into them. so if you can help it leave your skis on!
What is a DIN ski binding chart?
DIN is a German standard for the release settings on your ski bindings. The setting is determined by a combination of skier height, weight, boot length, and skiing ability.
Adjusting the DIN setting either compresses or decompresses a spring in the binding. That compression determines just how much force is required for the bindings to move and release the boot. Higher settings require more force, lower settings require less.
Here is a web page that explains it and shows a DIN chart (about halfway down the page):
http://www.skiernet.com/ski-gear-guide.html
You can adjust DIN settings yourself, as most shops will just use the same DIN chart and information anyway when setting it, and will charge you for it. BUT Springs flex, wear, and corrode over time, so the numbers on your bindings may not reflect what the spring will actually do. To have this checked (for instance on older bindings) you need to ask for a BFU test, where a machine physically tests the spring. The spring will also wear out faster if it is set very high (near the max DIN setting on your particular binding, usually a highlighted number), so be aware of this factor.
Where can one purchase ski blades?
Although consumers can find great deals on ski blades on Amazon, a specialty ski shop (online or retail) might be a better idea. A skier may pay more, but companies like Skis, GetBoards and Backcountry have established reputations.
Which landform is good for skiing and why?
Europe is known because of its famous Europe Alps. This is the main reason why Europe is famous in ski resorts.
Can you use regular ski bindings on telemark skis?
That depends on what you mean by regular bindings. You can use cross-country bindings but not alpine bindings.
To glide- use polls, keep your legs straight and skis straight and push.
To stop- make a pizza shape with your skis or/and use your polls to help you stop. You can also make S shapes to slow down.
To change direction, put weight on opposite foot.
What does ski equipment consist of?
skis; poles; ski boots; jacket; snow pants; binding for the skis (if they didn't come with any); mittens; ski sock; helmet; goggles; if your face get cold a scarf, head band or one of those things that covers your face but not your eyes; warm cloth to wear; if your feet and hand get cold hand warmers and feet warmers.
What companies offer skiing vacations on or near the Poconos mountains?
Skiing vacations near the Poconos Mountains are commonly offered by travel companies. Typically, such companies will book these vacations for their clients.
Do you need a helmet for crosscountry skiing?
My advice is to always wear a helmet when you go skiing. It can be very dangerous if you dont have one, because the snow is hard to land on. Even if you go skiing in deep snow, you never know if there are stones hidden underneath it.
How can one obtain a timeshare at the Breckenridge Ski resort?
You should visit a site advertising timeshares for sale such as SellMyTimeshareNOW, and find the timeshares for sale or rent at the Breckenridge Ski resort. At present there are several advertised as available.
There is skiing in Wisconsin.
http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/places-to-ski-and-snowboard-in-wisconsin/
Who are the target market of ski resort?
Ski resorts have a lot for people of every age but they will often target the parents of young children (about 3-5, to get them hooked on skiing or snowboarding early) and teens and young adults because these are the people that are up skiing or boarding the most often.
What does the basket on a ski pole do?
If it wasn't for the basket the poles would just fall down through the snow.
What kinds of apparel is made by Descente?
Descente makes ski and ski accessories for use while skiing, as well as clothes for relaxed lounging afterwards and cold weather conditions in general.
