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Simply amazing!

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More than 500 skiers attended an event called Test Drive in Keystone, CO, that allowed them to try out the new super-sidecut skis. Most of the testers liked the increased turn-control they experienced with the new skis. Close to 50 ski schools now use the skis in their lessons.

Author: Kahl, Rick
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1996
Downhill skiing

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One man's alignment: after years of knock-kneed skiing, the author finally stands corrected

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Proper alignment is necessary for skiers with problems such as knock-knees or pronation. Setting the cuff adjustment is not necessarily effective and may be harmful. Custom insoles and canting shims are two devices that provide skiers with more support and control.

Author: Miracle, Michael
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1997
Abnormalities, Physiological aspects, Design and construction, Leg, Knee, Orthopedic equipment and supplies, Orthopedic appliances, Foot, Skiers, Ski equipment, Foot deformities

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SAT's for skis: how our test process works

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Skiing has refined its product testing over 20 years, and the tests are conducted at two sites by teams of ski instructors and former racers. All testers try out all skis to ensure a broad sample pool, and as many variables as possible are eliminated.

Author: Miracle, Michael
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1997
Cover Story

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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Testing, Skiing, Skis and skiing, Skis
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