if by regular skis you mean downhill skis, then longjump skis are similar, but they are nearly twice as long and twice as wide-- the greater surface area makes the ski jumper accelerate faster, thereby allowing him to travel farther off of the jump
downhill skis are wider. They are wider at the ends than the middle, which makes turning easier. They have metal edges to help dig into the side of the mountain. The boots are taller, and MUCH stiffer, made of hard plastic. The bindings hold your heel in place as well as your toe.
The twin tip ski is used in trick skiing, where upon the user can take a jump and land backwards, skiing for long periods of time backwards. The single tip skis do not facilitate backwards skiing.
with twin tips = 180 with regular skis = lui kang or safety
twin = two bi = two Answer: no difference
Twin tip skis are for the experienced skier. they tend to be much easier to use. also they help you control your movements better while on the water. Skis are meant for fun.
Yes, the only difference is 5 inches. It will definitely fit.
you can go backwards
Twin X long bed is 5" longer.
Turbo = 1 turbo, Twin Turbo = 2 turbos
There are several great options for you. Line makes a twin tip called the Mastermind, K2 has the new Press. Salmon make two twin tip skis the more freestyle oriented Threat and the all-mountain version the Knight. Volkl has a really great new ski called the Alley. These are all really nice, light weight twin tip skis that are all sub $350. Check out the link below to skis.com as they are offering free shipping on all 2011 twin tip skis right now.
A double room has one double bed. A twin room has two twin beds.
Twin is bunk bed or small single. XL is also called a super single.
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".
Youth: 39 x 75 Twin: 39 x 80