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2. Cross-country skiing - Wikipedia

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   Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing whereby skiers ... Sami hunter using skis of unequal length—short ... A blind cross-country skier with guide at a regional ...

3. Ski geometry - Wikipedia

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   The length and width of the ski define its total surface area, which provides some indication of the ski's float, or ability to remain on top of the snow instead of sinking into it. Cross-country skis must be narrow to reduce drag, and thus must be long to produce the required float.

4. Cross-country skiing (sport) - Wikipedia

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   Alpine skiing competitions (known as hill races) existed in Norway during the 18th and 19th centuries, but were discontinued when the main ski festival in Oslo focused on long races (competitive cross-country skiing) and ski jumping (now known as the Nordic disciplines). The alpine disciplines reemerged in Central Europe around 1920.

5. Everything to know about the World Cup cross-country ski courses

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   .embed { padding-top: 3em; margin-bottom: 3em; } Very few World Cup skiers are familiar with the cross-country courses at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Zak Ketterson knows every inch of them ...

6. Kreuzberg ski area - Wikipedia

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   The ski area is crisscrossed by two trails for classic cross-country skiing. The Neustädter Haus Loop (also known as the Small Loop) has a length of seven kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 630 to 750 meters above sea level. It is rated "difficult," as it involves a total ascent of 130 meters.

7. Nordic combined - Wikipedia

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   For cross-country a skating boot is used. Ski suit and helmet; Skis: jumping skis may have a length of a maximum 145% of the total body height of the competitor. Cross-country skis may be up to 2 meters long. Ski poles; Ski wax: glide wax for speed is used in both types, and kick wax is used in cross-country. [1]