Why do skiers put their ski up after the race?

Answer 1

Skier bash their poles together before a race, so that they get the snow out of their baskets in the pole. Also bashing your poles together can get the skier "pumped up". It a way to get the adrenaline pumping through you body.

Answer 2

Ski racers use bent poles because they curve around the racers body more easily than straight poles.

Answer 3

Slalom skiers hit the poles or "gates" as their called because it allows them to take a straighter line down the hill.

Answer 4

So you can see who makes their ski.