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- From: jaym@hplsla.hp.com (Jay Miazga)
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 19:13:11 GMT
- Subject: Re: Long skis vs. Short Skis that short skis are easier to turn because of thier lower
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- Organization: HP Lake Stevens, WA
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- .......... fair description of the range
- of turns skiis make deleted...............
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- So, the difference between short skis and long
- skis is: Long skis carve, and short skis windshield-wiper.
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- I can't help but disagree with the summary: The amount of
- carving vs. skidding is somewhat affected by the characteristics
- of the ski, but by far the biggest influence is the skill
- and preference of the operator.
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- jaym
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