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larger area of contact will mean larger area for the pressure to spread. and less force will be exerted per unit area of the snow. hence the snow will remain intact underneath keeping the ground stable
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Why do not we skiers sink in the 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.
What makes it easier to walk on deep snow?
Snow shoes, skis, or if daytime thaw has created a strong crust on the snow.
What is the name of a long narrow footwear for snow travel?
That could be cross country skis.
Why does wax help ski?
it helps your skis glide over the snow and reduces friction!
What is 'snow hardener' for ski slopes?
'Snow hardener' does exactly what it says: It hardens snow. Well really, it makes snow more compact. When you are skiing, you dont want soft snow otherwise that will stop your skis by swamping them, and causing lots of friction. What you want is compact snow, so that your skis can go on top of the snow rather than sink in. Snow hardener is just a catalyst for making the snow more compact so that people skiing can ski on the slopes.
Why should skis have a large surface area?
I believe it has something to do with the large surface area resulting in lower pressure on the snow (or whatever your skiing on, if not snow) so you don't fall into the snow.
How do you reduce sinking into the snow?
Spread the weight over a larger area. For a human: snow shoes, skis For a vehicle: bigger wheels, treads
How do you make skis on alchemy classic?
Snow + Ancient Footware = Skis
Why do not we skiers sink in the 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.
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.
How does using snow skis or snow shoes enable a person to ski or walk on soft snow?
Skis and snowshoes spread a person's weight out so that they do not sink.
Who invented snow skis?
Dave olcone
Why your feet dont sink when you wear skis?
If your ski shoes are inserted into skis, then you have the whole surface area of the ski supporting your weight. The larger the surface area that is pressing down on the snow, the less pressure there is per square inch. It takes a certain amount of pressure per square inch to overcome the cohesion of the snow.
Why do skis have a larger surface area?
The larger the surface area the more pressure can be spread out, therefore it is less likely to fall through the snow. As pressure = f / a.
How are snow boards different then ski?
snowboards are differnet from skis because skis have 2 skis and a snowboard only has one thing that you stand on.
What do you ski on?
You can snow ski or water ski, but you are always ON the same thing- skis!
What effect does ski wax do on skis and what force does it reduce?
Ski wax lets the skis glide over snow.
