What is ski dampness?

Damping is the ability of a ski to absorb and cancel out vibration, or chatter, and the more damp a ski is, the smoother it will feel at higher speeds. Damping can be accomplished by making a ski stiffer and heavier, by adding more and different materials, and by changing the construction method.

How do I know what level skier I am?

Ability Levels

1. Beginner. Level 1: You have never skied before.
2. Intermediate. Level 4: Links turns with speed control and brings skis together parallel at the end of the turn on green and easier blue runs.
3. Advanced. Level 7: You ski with controlled parallel turns, maintaining rhythm and speed control on groomed black runs.

What does Poppy ski mean?

If the ski is just so stiff that you get it to flex deeply with some effort, you store a lot of energy in the ski, you get a lot of rebound -> you conclude the ski is “poppy”.

What are the shovels of a ski?

The shovel is the turned-up part in the front (the “nose”) of a ski or snowboard.

How do you know if your a good skier?

1. Days on the mountain.
2. Green, Blue and Black Runs on piste.
3. Whether they carve or just parallel/stem turn.
4. Whether they ski on piste at higher speeds with a proficient level of control.
5. If they are a park skiier, what tricks can they land with confidence.
6. Whether they can maintain control skiing through deep powder.

Can you downhill ski with backcountry skis?

Many telemark skiers use backcountry skis. You can use this gear and technique at a downhill ski resort or in the backcountry. If you choose to head into the backcountry, you need some additional equipment, such as climbing skins and avalanche safety equipment, as well as proper avalanche training.

What is the difference between alpine and nordic skiing?

As a rule, Nordic skiing is one of the two primary forms of the ski, whereas the other type is Alpine skiing. Nordic skiing is different from Alpine skiing because the heel of the boot is free, which means that the skier can push his heels freely at any time. The other type is Alpine skiing downhill skiing.

When should I replace my skis?

A good rule of thumb is to consider new skis (or a snowboard) after 80-100 days of use. For some, this is one season. For others, it could be 10 years. Changes in technology, your ability and, if you’re a kid, growth, will also dictate whether you need new boards.