Historical Trends in Alpine Ski Design: How Skis Have Evolved Over the Past Century

Historical Trends in Alpine Ski Design: How Skis Have Evolved Over the Past Century

Alpine skis have changed dramatically in the last century. Long and straight wood skis have evolved into shorter lengths and now contain a plethora of modern materials. Shaped skis have become the norm. Today’s skis also offer a variety of waist widths and shapes to cater to specific uses. By studyi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jonas Truong, Marius Bulota, Alexis Lussier Desbiens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Proceedings
Subjects:
alpine skis
camber
mechanical properties
stiffness
sidecut
rocker
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/49/1/135

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