The Physics of Skiing: Skiing at the Triple Point
David Lind; Scott P. Sanders
ISBN 10: 1563963191 ISBN 13: 9781563963193
Published by Copernicus Books, 1997
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Synopsis:
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.
Review:
"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." -- Linda Crockett, Education Director, Professional Ski Instructors of America
"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." -- Ernest M. Henley, Physics Department, University of Washington
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Title: The Physics of Skiing: Skiing at the Triple ...
Publisher: Copernicus Books
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
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