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Because if they used anything else they wouldn't be skiers.
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Why do skiers use skis which are long and flat?
Because if skis were short and round, they would be called "bicycles".
How do you spell skiers?
That is the correct spelling of "skier" (one who skis).
Why do skeirs 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
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 skiers use to go faster?
Longer skis Different wax Steeper slope Guts
Do world cup skiers use the same skis as you buy?
Not unless you are a ski racer yourself, and were lucky enough to get top of the line equipment. World Cup skiers get the best race skis that their factory makes. They have many different pairs of the same type (downhill skis, for example) that they will test to see which are the fastest. Race skis are highly specialized and differ greatly from demo skis or skis that the public usually buys. You can see this reflected in the price. Race skis typically run $800-$1000 for the skis, not including bindings.
Why are twin tip skis better for freestyle skiers?
you can go backwards
Why do you reduce friction in skiing?
Most skiers wax their skis for this purpose.
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.
How do skiers reduce friction?
Friction between skis and snow may be reduced by waxing the skis. Air friction is reduced by tucking the body into a streamlined position.
Skiing is a form of what?
Skiers use skis to slide down a mountain on snow. There are various distinct disciplines available in competition skiing. Alpine skiing is a form of speed skiing in which competitors ski around gates as they descend a hill. Skiers may do it for fun or for competition
Why do not we skiers sink in fresh snow?
We do not sink because the skis have a high surface area compared to our feet, therefore we would float on fresh snow.
