Of the medals awarded during the Winter Olympics Games, most are awarded for sports
involving cross-country (XC) skiing. The Double Poling (DP) technique, which is one of the …

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 …

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 …

In this paper, we present a brief review of experimental approaches to the study of the
sliding tribology of various bodies on snow or ice and propose a model and a digital twin of …

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 …

The historical development of ski wax, aimed at enhancing glide on snow, has lacked a
quantitative, scientific understanding of wax material properties and the friction mechanisms …

The purpose of this study is to figure out people who has an enthusiasm on gliding sport by
looking on their geodemography and psychography, because gliding sport still uncommon …

The work in this doctoral thesis was conducted at the Division of Machine Elements at Luleå
University of Technology between 2019 and 2024. First of all, I would like to thank my …

Engineering of Sport 15-Proceedings from the 15th International Conference on the
Engineering of Sport (ISEA 2024) In cross-country skiing, the ski-snow friction plays a big …