'Sticks' used to ski are called skiing poles.
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That loosely describes skiing.
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The First Skiing Skiing may have come from snowshoeing. Though the history of skiing is somewhat obscure, we do know that the first type of skiing was cross country skiing. Down hill skiing evolved later on. The First Ski Poles The first ski poles evolved from walking sticks. They were first used by snowshoers, for balance. Down Hill Skiing Down hill skiing came during a modern era. Sondre Norheim constructed birch bindings, which could be the first stiff bindings. Later on, in 1896, Matthias Zdarsky created firmer bindings. With Zdarsky's bindings, skiers could turn and move about better on skis. Resources Skiing History - The History of Skiing History of Skiing History of skiing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The sticks are what I call grappling posts. These sticks are only useful once you get the grapling hook which is on the isle of frost. Hope this helped :D
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The activity you are referring to is called skiing. Skiing involves attaching long, narrow boards (skis) to your feet using bindings and sliding down snow-covered slopes. Skiers use poles for balance and propulsion while navigating the terrain. Skiing can be done for recreational purposes or as a competitive sport, and it requires skill, technique, and proper equipment to ensure safety and enjoyment.
You would call them smart if the decision is correct, or dogmatic if it proves to be wrong.