- CONSTRUCTION -
Beginner skis have a torsion box
construction combined with the more advanced cap
construction. The materials are layered on one another which allows the
ski the bend and makes turning easier. The cap construction makes the ski
more sturdy.
- SIDECUT -
The larger the sidecut the better. The sidecut
reduces the pressure the skier has to apply on the skis to turn and it
has a good grip on the snow.
- STIFFNESS -
The torsional tension sacrificed
by the deep side cut is makes the rest of the ski softer. The softer
ski increases the turning ease and makes the ski easier to control and
pleasant to use.
- LENGTH -
A beginning skier should start off with a ski about 10 cm shorter than
his/her height. As s/he improves, the skier should gradually increase the
ski length until s/he is using the correct length ski (about 15 cm taller
than the skier).
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- MATERIALS -
A wood, foam, or polyurethane core is used in the torsion box construction
of the ski. Fiberglass and aluminum are layered around the core to give
the ski strength. The edges of the ski are steel because they are easier
to sharpen and provide for a better grip on the ice.
- PARABOLIC SKIS -
Most ski resorts are now using parabolic
skis to teach beginning skiers. Turning is made easy and the stability
of the ski is increased. Parabolic skis run shorter than conventional skis,
so the skis are lighter and easier to handle.
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