bumpyride Posted May 13, 2022 Report Posted May 13, 2022 https://snowbrains.com/the-science-that-explains-why-skiing-is-so-enjoyable/?fbclid=IwAR1Xl1XK0uaGWIJW3VWRt_Pm_VGPCkchySQZFigi3eUII2CzKaYy5aURPY4 1 Quote
Chouinard Posted May 14, 2022 Report Posted May 14, 2022 If you are curious about the physics follow the article links for another take. Quote
Corey Posted May 15, 2022 Report Posted May 15, 2022 13 hours ago, Chouinard said: If you are curious about the physics follow the article links for another take. Ooh, I like this! Quote: However, if the angle ψ is less than 90°, then the component of FR parallel to the plane of the ski, will point outward (towards the left), and the ski will slip outward (out of the "trench"). I hadn't thought of that in those terms, but that's the angulation that's so critical to hard carving. ψ greater than 90 degrees makes the trench deeper, which supports more force. I love it when math further explains something we "know" from real-world experience! /nerdout Quote
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