parabolic/dual taper style.
2007-01-23 17:46:21 · 4 answers · asked by Lucia Sugarbair 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Exactly what she said above. The design allows for the same area of edge to be in contact with the snow as a much larger straight ski on a much shorter ski. As a result of this turning/carving is much easier resulting in the ski doing more of the work.
2007-01-24 02:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't get an answer any better than the ones above!
2007-01-24 14:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are shaped skis. they are widest at the front, narrowest by the boot and wider at the back. not the old straight skis
2007-01-24 01:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by earthgirl766 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Equipment#Skis
This wiki tries to be comprehensive, and gets better all the time. And anyone can add their knowledge.
2007-01-26 03:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋