Category: Ski

  • Downhill Skiing Enables A Person With A Disability To Utilize Different Kinds Of Equipment Based On Their Abilities To Ski

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    There are different kinds of skiing, four-track, three-track, two-track, one-track, mono-ski and bi-ski. Traditionally this sport involves a person to use two skis and go down the hill at a fast speed. The differences simply involve which kinds of equipment are being used and how the skier maneuvers down the mountain with the kind of…

  • The Determination Of How Wax Effects The Coefficient Of Friction

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    Scientists have previously demonstrated that ski wax has an effect on friction force. Our data has a general trend that shows how friction force will decrease with more wax. Despite the accurate trend, our data was not entirely precise, and we had sources of error and several outliers within our graph. The calculated average slope…

  • How Dimensions Of Skis Affect How The Skis Performs

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    There are many different types of skis that are available to purchase. They all have different characteristics and dimensions that drastically affect the ride of how the ski performs. Most commonly thought of are length and width under waist but there a variety of dimensions that have an equal or even more of an effect…

  • Types And Aspects Of Skiing

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    Skiing is the best winter sport out there. It is a sport that can be enjoyed all over the world. There are many ways that people use and enjoy skiing in countless ways. Skiing has become one of the most popular sports in the world. It is the most popular winter sport. Skiing is the…

  • The Aspects And History Of Nordic Skiing

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    Before this skiing practical I knew nothing about skiing especially Nordic skiing. I had never skied before until this practical came around and I have learned so much these last couple weeks about skiing and about myself. I never thought I would be good at skiing nor did I think I would even like it…

  • The Aspects And History Of Nordic Skiing

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    Before this skiing practical I knew nothing about skiing especially Nordic skiing. I had never skied before until this practical came around and I have learned so much these last couple weeks about skiing and about myself. I never thought I would be good at skiing nor did I think I would even like it…