Because if skis were short and round, they would be called "bicycles".
Skiers use flat skis to to help them go fast they make a pizza by digging the side of their skis
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
Because if they used anything else they wouldn't be skiers.
because of pressure
Longer skis Different wax Steeper slope Guts
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.
No, downhill skis are not suitable for cross country skiing. Cross country skis are longer, narrower, and lighter than downhill skis, designed for gliding across flat or gently rolling terrain.
No, cross country skis are not suitable for downhill skiing as they are designed for flat terrain and do not have the necessary features for downhill skiing such as bindings and edges.
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
You can use a Topographic Map to see where your trip would be flat or hilly, warm or cold.
Laplanders use skis and follow their reindeer herds
Yes, you can use Uber to transport skis to the ski resort.