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2. Ski skins - Wikipedia

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   Climbing skins are strips that attach to the bottom of Nordic, alpine touring or randonnée skis to help while ascending backcountry slopes. They are designed to be removed for skiing downhill. They are typically attached to the skis via a loop on the ski tip, a hook on the tail, and adhesive on the base of the skin.

3. The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding ... - AOL

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   Ingredients: In addition to increased sun exposure, the high elevation associated with skiing and snowboarding makes for dry ambient air and wind, which can deplete moisture from the skin rapidly ...

4. Glossary of skiing and snowboarding terms - Wikipedia

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   Also called a cable car. A class of cable-based transport for snow sports where skiers and snowboarders are carried uphill aboard chairs, cars, cabins, or gondolas suspended from a cable in the air, as opposed to surface lifts, where they remain on the ground. aerial skiing A sub-discipline of freestyle skiing and a competitive Winter Olympic event in which participants ski off of 2–4-metre ...

5. Backcountry skiing - Wikipedia

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   Ski skins allow skis to travel uphill. A narrow strip of nylon or mohair fabric designed to mimic sealskin and allow skis to slide forward, uphill, but not backwards, downhill. Synthetic skins typically grip better while mohair skins made from Angora Goat hair slide better. Commonly, skins are attached to skis or a splitboard with a loop on the ...

6. Going Skiing? Hitting The Beach? Here's How To Care For Your Skin

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7. Skiing - Wikipedia

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   Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow for basic ... Skis, which may have skins applied or be textured for uphill traction or wax applied for minimizing sliding ...

8. Combat Cold Fingers With These Heated Gloves for Skiing ...

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   3-in-1 Heating Gloves. This pair offers versatility by giving you a heated liner glove and an insulated outer glove. There's no sacrificing of features for either as both pairs are water resistant ...

9. Ski touring - Wikipedia

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   Climbing skins are used when fish scales or ski wax fail to provide sufficient grip for skiing steeply uphill. Ski crampons may be attached when conditions are particularly icy or the grade too steep for skins.