In Alpine skiing, it is well known that the turns of a skier are influenced by geometrical and
mechanical properties of the skis (side cut, camber, stiffness, damping), properties of the …

Many authors have attempted to correlate the mechanical properties of skis to the
performance and sensations felt by skiers using the skis on the field (Darques et al.[1] …

Resistance forces from the surface of snow acting on an alpine ski–skier system make the
turning motion of the system possible. When the system has high velocity, the snow …

Skiing sports have experienced a significant boost in the 1990s when the classical ski
geometry was replaced by a deep side cut ski, the carving ski. The geometrical and …

The macroscopic contact area between ski and snow and the contact pressure are crucial
influencing factors for carved turns in Alpine skiing. In the present paper, a simulation model …

Deflection is recognized as an important property of skis, as well as the side cut. The
deformation of a ski must affect the formation of the turn trajectory on the snow. Usually, the …

Material properties, such as ski stiffness, can be evaluated by field experiments or simulation
calculations. Field measurements benefit from closeness to reality, but often are difficult to …

Skiing manufacturers depend on the development of new skis on trial and error cycles and
extensive product testing. Simulation tools, such as the finite element method, might be able …

For ski manufacturers, it is important to know how a given ski-binding system performs under
different loading conditions. Important performance parameters are the ski deformation and …

Winter sports have developed tremendously during the last century. This increased
popularity has not only generated significant industrial activities, but has also boosted …