This study examines the effective static coefficient of friction of cross-country skis on snow,
using an on-site linear tribometer. Friction is a critical factor influencing ski performance and …

Participants in the sport of snow skiing devote considerable effort to reduce sliding friction of
the ski. A large industry is devoted to providing products and ski preparation methods with …

Cross-country skiing holds a significant place in Norway's cultural history as the national
sport. It plays a crucial role both in public health as a recreational activity and as a highly …

In a cross-country skiing competition, the time difference between the winner and the skier
coming in at second place is typically very small. Since the skier spends much of the energy …

The nature of snow and the ever-changing environment makes measuring friction on snow
and ice challenging. Additionally, due to the low friction involved, the equipment used must …

Friction between skis and snow was studied in a variety of field and laboratory
measurements. Whilst field tests have the drawback of changing conditions, in laboratory …

Small differences in ski-snow friction results in large time gaps, and glide testing is therefore
an important part of racing. To test ski-snow friction without the influence of changing …

In cross-country skiing, athletes expend large amounts of energy to overcome friction as
their skis interact with snow. Even minor reductions in the friction can significantly influence …

Today's knowledge of ski friction is mainly based on experience from field testing with real
skis. A systematic investigation of ski friction in field conditions however, is difficult, since …

In cross-country skiing the time difference between a race winner and the person coming
second is typically very small. Since much of the energy is spent on overcoming resistive …