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Powder skis are a special type of ski made for deep snow. They are typically much wider than a normal ski and also oftenly have "twin-tips".
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What is special about the powder skis?
Powder skis are skis that are developed specially for skiing in powder. This type of ski is particularly suited for experienced skiers who are likely to go off-piste.
Are Rossignol skis good for powder skiing?
It really depends on the ski. Rossignol makes a lot of good racing skis (not so good for powder), but they also make a few skis that are good for powder. If a pair of skis has twin tips, than it will almost always be good for powder. On the rossignol website there is a little meter for each ski that tells you some of the specs of the ski and what kind of conditions that ski is then made for.
How many skis does the average person use when skiing?
Two. If a person practiced several disciplines of skiing he might have several pairs of skis - maybe all-mountain, powder and telemark skis - but when you are on the mountain you'll take one pair of skis with you.
Can you ski with powder skis in New England?
Yes, you could ski with water skis in new england if you wanted to. You ccan ski with any type of ski anywhere. but the skiing in NE is bad, there is no powder so you will be better of with a carving ski.
Can you design your own skis online?
Yes, there is a company that allows you to design pretty much every aspect of your ski. Rocker, Camber, Sidecut, Graphics, Material Selection, Length, etc. They are building mogul skis, super fat powder skis, and they've got a pretty cool review section. The company is called 333 Skis and they are saying that the base price of their skis is $333 and they built their own factory. www.333skis.com
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
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!
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
