7 Summary and Check Your Knowlege
Key Takeaways
- Understanding the physics of skiing is useful to skiers and snowboarders of all levels as it allows them to understand the key principles in properly executing techniques of the sport.
- Understanding the physics theory behind skiing can help explain the mechanics involved, which is particularly useful for beginners.
- Proper body position requires coordination of movements with different body parts so that our base of support directs our center of mass.
- Newton’s Three Laws of Motion explain how force, gravity, and friction affect a skier.
- The principles of loading, deflection, and angular momentum can be applied to control speed and direction.
