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Skis perform a lot better when the bottoms are waxed and the edges are sharpened.
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What is the difference between skis for jumping and skis for racing?
Skis for jumping are longer and wider for more air resistence, and skis for racing are long and have slick surfaces and have sharp edges for going faster.
What makes skis go faster?
First of all you need sharp skis. without sharp skis you can carve in the snow and you start sliding everywhere. You can test your skis by scraping your finger nail on the edge. if a little part of your nail comes off after sliding down with the slightest pressure you can tell it is sharp. also waxing makes skis go faster and i have heard that rubbing soap on the bases of your skis makes them go super fast, (but it leaves bubble's.) I hope this answers your question!
Why do skiers use flat and broad skies?
Skiers use flat skis to to help them go fast they make a pizza by digging the side of their skis into the snow the side of the skis are sharp so that's makes them stop and go
How do you tune a snowboard?
No downhill skis are not an instrument, but they still need to be "tuned". Tuning your skis means keeping the edges sharp, the bottoms smooth and free of burrs, and waxing your skis. Basically you are keeping your skis in top shape so that they run faster down the ski slope because the goal in ski racing is to be the fastest. Sharpening the edges - You have sharp metal edges along the sides of your skis. The purpose of these edges is to allow your skis to cut into the snow otherwise known as "carving" a turn. If you didn't have edges you would slide all over the ice and snow and have trouble turning. You use an edge sharpener. Dull edges will cause your skis to slide out, especially on ice so you have to make sure they are sharp. The edges shouldn't cut you, but they should be sharp. Consult your local ski shop for proper technique. They can often do this for you. You should have it done at the beginning of each ski season if you ski every now and then.
How to you say skis in french?
"Les skis."
How do you get skis in Pokemon diamond?
You can't get skis.
Are there womens skis and mend skis?
yes there are different skis for men and women the difference is the radius
Why do skiers use skis which are long and flat?
Because if skis were short and round, they would be called "bicycles".
Are parabolic skis the same as shaped skis?
Yes
When was Volant skis created?
Volant skis was created in 1989.
When was Liberty Skis created?
Liberty Skis was created in 2003.
What does voici des skis in English?
Here are some skis.
