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Given the same ability level, same level of equipment, the skier will win virtually every single time. (Insert physics reasoning here). One exception is when two riders of similar ability atempt a run way above their ability level.
Snowboard speed record 125.459mph by Darren Powell (Australia)
Current Skiing Speed record 156 mph by Simone Origone (Italy)
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Why are longer snowboards faster?
They go faster because they have a longer bottom which means they have a greater contact with the ground. More contact means more friction. This is what makes them go faster than smaller snowboards.
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 are two good that can be considered substitutes?
Snowboards , Coke & Pepsi
Big name in skis and snowboards?
Burton for Snowboards. K2, atomic, salomon, rossignol, fischer, volkl, elan, nordica and dynistar are some popular ski brands. Some do snowboards as well.
What are somethings that can slide?
Some things that can slide are: Sleds Snowboards Your stomach A sliding door Skis
What is a compound sentence with the word skis in it?
Skiing can be fun. Elena enjoyed going skiing. We went skiing in the mountains. The skiing trip was exciting.
Do you go faster when your skis are on the snow or when you are flying in the air?
that depends. If you are Going down hill then in the air is faster.
Name something people ride on snow?
People ride on snow with snowboards, skis, snowmobiles, and sleds.
What skiers use to go faster?
Longer skis Different wax Steeper slope Guts
How does frition work with skiing?
Skis work by melting the snow under them so they go faster.
Besides skis name something people use on a ski slope?
People can also use snowboards or snowblades (the short little skis that people sometimes use). At larger resorts sometimes you can also use snowshoes, cross-country skis, snowmobiles. and tubes (for tubing).
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!
