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 …

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 …

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 …

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 friction of skis on snow appears to be affected by numerous factors, for example, speed,
contact area, snow type (temperature, liquid-water content, hardness, texture), and ski …

The first skis were developed to improve locomotion across the natural, wind packed snow
surface in the European northern countries. The skis were made of flat planks with shovels …

In winter sports, the equipment often comes into contact with snow or ice, and this contact
generates a force that resists motion. In some sports, such as cross-country skiing, this …

Two outstanding questions of the ski–snow friction are considered: the deformation mode of
the snow and the real contact area. The deformation of hard, well sintered snow in a short …

The coefficient of friction of skis on snow appears to be influenced by several factors, for
example, speed, contact area, snow type, and ski properties. The purpose of this study was …