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Carved turns with Alpine Skis were investigated using a computer simulation model. Varied input data to the model were the bending stiffness of the skis, the edging angle, and the velocity. Results include the turn radius and the force distribution along the running surface of the skis.
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Heinrich, D., Mössner, M., Kaps, P., Schretter, H., Nachbauer, W. (2006). Influence of Ski Bending Stiffness on the Turning Radius of Alpine Skis at Different Edging Angles and Velocities. In: The Engineering of Sport 6. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-46051-2_37
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