Why are snow skis quite long and wide?

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2007-02-07 03:56:26 · 3 answers · asked by Joe A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

1. Wide keeps you from sinking in the snow.
2. Long tends to keep you going in one direction.

2007-02-07 04:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The reason why it is,is because you need support and if the skis are short and thin, you'll easily loose control in the snow.

2007-02-07 11:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The greater your surface area the less likely you'll sink! That is why snow shoes are so big too, and they get bigger to support more weight.

2007-02-07 12:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by ShavenLlama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋