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To test 20 classic and skate models from recreational to World Cup race level, we gathered ten male and female cross-country skiers, ranging from 24 to 62 years old We had ten testers with 96 ...
Started ski production in 1919 and becomes Kneissl Ski in 1921. Introduced the composite "White Star" in 1960, sparking a revolution in materials. Merged with Dachstein in 1991 and merged with Raichle and Dynafit in 1996. Liberty Skis: alpine skis, twin tips, touring skis, freeskis, women's skis, bindings, ski poles: United States: 2003
Whether you're tackling East Coast hardpack or Rocky Mountain bowls, these expert-approved skis from Head, Nordica, Rossignol, and more, rule everywhere.
This roundup of women's all-mountain skis is for ladies who explore all aspects of the mountain, from frontside groomers to tracked-out bowls, and everything in between. These skis are party in ...
The World Ski Orienteering Championships is the official event to award the titles of World Champions in Ski Orienteering. The World Championships is organized every odd year. The programme includes Sprint, Middle and Long Distance competitions, and a Relay for both men and women. The World Cup is the official series of events to find the world ...
These skis are meant to help a skier who skis jumps, rails, and other features placed throughout the terrain park. Freestyle skis are usually fully symmetric, meaning they are the same dimensions from the tip of the ski to the backside (tail) of the ski. All-mountain skis are the most common type of ski, and tend to be used as a typical alpine ski.
One variant is designed as a hybrid and can be used for both styles. Classic skis have a mechanism that prevents the ski from rolling backward, eliminating the problem of poor grip. Skate skis usually have thinner wheels with a larger wheel diameter to best suit skating technique and are usually shorter than classic skis.
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and since 1954 for women. From 1924 to 1939, the World Championships were held annually, including years with Winter Olympic Games. After World War II, the World Championships were held every four years from 1950 to 1982.