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Surviving an ice attack

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Adopting a relaxed stance is one way to maintain control when the snow on ski slopes becomes packed and difficult. Skiing on gentler slopes, transferring weight early in a turn and maintaining smooth pressure to carve a rounded turn are other suggestions.

Author: Grout, Bill, Deines, Jim, Noble, Bruce, Lamb, Jon
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1995
Methods, Downhill skiing

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A slice of heaven

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There are many new side cut skis on the market which allow the skier to make carved turns. Manufacturers have responded to strong European demand and a wealth of specialty skis are on the market. Twelve skis priced between $450 and $815 are evaluated.

Author: Grout, Bill
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1998
Product/Service Evaluation, Rossignol Nightmare (Skis), Kneissl Ergo CG (Skis), Kastle Pro XTZ (Skis), Atomic BetaCarv (Skis), Dynastar Rip Stick (Skis), Elan Darkside T (Skis), Fischer Radarc X-treme (Skis), Hart Free Ride (Skis), Head Cyber Space XT (Skis), Salomon Axe Cleaver (Skis), Volant Surfer (Skis), Volkl FunCarver 58 (Skis)

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Smooth movers

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GS skis have become lighter, narrower and more versatile. Nineteen pairs of skis are evaluated. The prices range from $450 for the RD Super Bad Dog GS to $675 for the Lacroix Mach Two.

Author: Grout, Bill, Deines, Jim
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
Atomic Arc 935 RSG (Skis), Authier Pirmin Zurbriggen GS Kevlar (Skis ), Blizzard V20 Floater R40 (Skis), Dynamic VR27 Equipe World Cup Geant (Skis), Dynastar Course CMG (Skis), Elan MBX R3 (Skis), Fischer RC4 RS World Cup (Skis), Hart Comp CS (Skis), Head TR8 (Skis), K2 Velocity (Skis), Kastle RX National Team GSM (Skis), Kneissl White Star RS (Skis), Lacroix Mach Two (Skis), Olin XMT (Skis), Pre M6.3 (Skis), RD Super Bad Dog GS (Skis), Rossignol 7X Kevlar (Skis), Salomon 9000 Equipe IS (Skis), Volkl SP9 RS (Skis)

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Subjects list: Skiing, Skis and skiing, Skis, Evaluation
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