Yes, snow skis with a larger surface area can reduce friction by distributing the skier's weight more evenly across the snow. This allows for better gliding and maneuverability on the snow.
The larger the surface area the more pressure can be spread out, therefore it is less likely to fall through the snow. As pressure = f / a.
If your ski shoes are inserted into skis, then you have the whole surface area of the ski supporting your weight. The larger the surface area that is pressing down on the snow, the less pressure there is per square inch. It takes a certain amount of pressure per square inch to overcome the cohesion of the snow.
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They use this position because it creates the most surface area, their skis plus almost their entire body, so they get better lift which is exactly what they want.
i just waxed my skis with a candle that i melted with an iron onto the skis scraped and smoothened the surface..tested the skis on slopes.seems like my skis made a squeeking sound on the snow..but all in all it worked well
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
We do not sink because the skis have a high surface area compared to our feet, therefore we would float on fresh snow.
We do not sink because the skis have a high surface area compared to our feet, therefore we would float on fresh snow.
larger area of contact will mean larger area for the pressure to spread. and less force will be exerted per unit area of the snow. hence the snow will remain intact underneath keeping the ground stable
Skis don't sink in snow because of their wider surface area that distributes the skier's weight over a larger area, which creates more pressure and prevents them from sinking. Additionally, the design of ski bindings and boots help to keep the skier's weight evenly distributed on the skis to maintain buoyancy on the snow.
That depends a bit. Normal classic skis should be about 6'9. If you go skating they should be 6'5.