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2. Ski suit - Wikipedia

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   A ski suit can either be one-piece, in the form of a jumpsuit, or two-piece, in the form of a ski jacket and matching trousers, called salopettes or ski pants. [4] A ski suit is made from wind- and water-resistant or waterproof fabric, and has a non-removable liner made of nylon, silk, cotton or taffeta.

3. Layered clothing - Wikipedia

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   The purpose of the inner layer is to draw sweat away from the skin to the outer layers to make them feel warmer. If a piece of clothing does not transfer moisture well, it is not strictly an inner layer garment but simply a mid-layer garment. Wool has a combination of wicking and water-repelling properties [1] and is highly odour-resistant. [2]

4. Comparison of North American ski resorts - Wikipedia

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   Comparison table of North American ski resorts Resort name and website Nearest city State/province Peak elevation (ft) Base elevation (ft) Vertical drop (ft) Skiable acreage Total trails Total lifts Avg annual snowfall (in) Adult weekend lift ticket window price (USD) Date statistics updated Ski Bromont: Bromont: Quebec: 1,854 590 1,264 450 141 ...

5. Head Standard - Wikipedia

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   One of a pair of Head Standard skis. These are equipped with the Cubco binding, one of the earliest release binding systems. An anti-friction pad has been added behind the toe clip, likely after the bindings were originally mounted. The Head Standard was Howard Head's first successful ski design, and arguably the first modern downhill ski. The ...

6. Skiing - Wikipedia

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   The word "ski" comes from the Old Norse word "skíð" which means to "split piece of wood or firewood". [6] Asymmetrical skis were used in northern Finland and Sweden until at least the late 19th century. On one foot, the skier wore a long straight non-arching ski for sliding, and a shorter ski was worn on the other foot for kicking.

7. Ski - Wikipedia

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   Base repair: Ski base repair has three levels: cleaning, filling imperfections, and surface preparation. [43] Cleaning promotes the removal of dirt and wax, allowing repair material to bond to the ski. Repair of gouges may be accomplished with a drip-candle of paraffin and polyethylene blend or a harder, more durable stick of pure polyethylene.