A model was developed to calculate the turning characteristics of alpine skis. The skis
considered are constructed of layers of materials which may include wood, foam, metal …

Abstract Carved turns with Alpine Skis were investigated using a computer simulation
model. Varied input data to the model were the bending stiffness of the skis, the edging …

Despite a large body of lay and professional literature covering numerous aspects of alpine
skiing technique, only a limited number of published scientific investigations have examined …

A snow ski turning at a constant radius and a constant speed is analyzed through a model of
the skier/snow/ski dynamic system. The skier is modeled as a rigid body pivoted at the ski; …

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 …

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 …

We compared selected kinematic variables for four different ski turn techniques performed
by five experienced and five intermediate male skiers. The four ski turn techniques were the …

Carving‐turn descents were performed with carving skis (shaped skis) and conventional
skis. The two types of skis exhibited the following common characteristics during carving turn …

Important insight into ski function, and ultimately skier technique and tactics, can be gained
by studying how measured ski trajectories compare to predictions based on theoretical …

While downhill snow skiing, recreational alpine skiers enjoy making turning motions with
their skis. These motions are mainly induced by skidding, while turning by alpine ski racers …