1 option
The physics of skiing : skiing at the Triple Point / David Lind, Scott P. Sanders.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QC26 .L56 1997
Available
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lind, David.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Physics.
- Skis and skiing.
- Force and energy.
- Friction.
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Woodbury, N.Y. : American Institute of Physics, [1997]
- Summary:
- Why are alpine skis designed differently from cross-country skis? Why will the ski clog up if the skier ignores the time-honored recipe of cold snow=hard wax, warm snow=soft wax? Covering the basics of snow, equipment, technique, safety, and more, the science behind skiing is made easily accessible to all skiers, whether they are downhill, cross-country, nordic, or even snowboarders. 75 illus.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-263) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1563963191
- OCLC:
- 35095801
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.