How Do Ski Skins Help You Ski Uphill?
Have you ever seen skiers going backcountry and they seem able to scoot up steep slopes? How can they…
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12 Incredible Health Benefits of Skiing & Snowboarding
For a lot of skiers and snowboarders, a big part of the thrill is that you feel so good…
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How Do Skiers Train in the Summer?
It’s a long time from spring to the next season on the slopes. It’s a good idea to keep…
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Why Do Skis Have To Be So Long? (Snow Depth Is Key)
When you first put on a full-size pair of skis you quickly discover how difficult it is to turn…
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Why Are Skis Getting Wider?
Every year new models of wider skis appear on the market. They are very fashionable and effective when used…
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How Do Skiers Reduce Drag?
When you ski down any run you go faster when you crouch down. Why is this? Why should you…
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Why Do Ski Bindings Actually Matter?
When skiing the bindings holding your boot in place withstand a lot of force. Ski bindings have to perform…
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Why Are Racing Ski Poles Bent? (Not What You Think)
When you watch competitive skiers hurling themselves down a slalom run their ski poles look bent. Why is this?…
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Why Are Ski Boots So Heavy?
Have you ever felt like a drunk flamingo as you walk to the bar in your ski boots, even…
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Why Do Skiers and Snowboarders Dislike Each Other?
Have you ever passed a group of skiers and snowboarders having a scuffle? Is there real beef? or is…
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How Can Skiers Reduce Friction? (3 Key Forces)
When we ski the force of gravity acts down on our bodies and through our legs into the skis…
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Why Are Ski Lifts So High Off the Ground?
When you go skiing whether you use a button lift, a T-bar, a chair lift, or a gondola they…
