The Physics of Skiing: Skiing at the Triple Point

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The interface of the solid, liquid, and vapor phases of water is the fulcrum on which balances explanations of the features of the playing field, equipment, various types of skiing, the dynamics of maneuvers, and friction. The main body of the text is as non- technical terms as possible, though readers with absolutely no background in science and mathematics might still tumble here and there. Sections for scientists explain the more sophisticated aspects. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved


Linda Crockett, Education Director, Professional Ski Instructors of America
"Delivered with insight and clarity, this book deserves a spot on the shelf of any ski devotee and winter mountaineer. [It] presents a collection of ideas that has something to offer each time it's opened."


Ernest M. Henley, Physics Department, University of Washington
"This skier and physicist found it a pleasure to read about the history of skiing and to have a well-written book on the physics of snow, equipment, and skiing techniques."


Book Description
Understanding the properties of snow and how it changes and interacts with the skis will help you appreciate the special phenomena that occur at the triple point, where the solid, liquid, and vapor phases coexist. You'll learn about alpine, cross-country, and speed skiing techniques, wax performance, and you'll get scientific data that is not readily available on the technical specifications and performance of ski equipment. About the Author: David A. Lind is Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He has been both Chairman of the Department of Physics and Director of the Nuclear Physics Laboratory, which he organized when he came to Colorado in 1956.


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Understanding the properties of snow and how it changes and interacts with the skis will help you appreciate the special phenomena that occur at the triple point, where the solid, liquid, and vapor phases coexist. You'll learn about alpine, cross-country, and speed skiing techniques, wax performance, and you'll get scientific data that is not readily available on the technical specifications and performance of ski equipment.About the Author: David A. Lind is Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He has been both Chairman of the Department of Physics and Director of the Nuclear Physics Laboratory, which he organized when he came to Colorado in 1956.


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