alpine skis
Downhill snow equipment
Alpine skis are skis designed for downhill skiing at resorts, as opposed to cross-country or backcountry skiing.
They attach to rigid boots via bindings that release during falls to prevent injury.
Alpine skis are typically shorter and wider than Nordic skis, optimized for carving turns on groomed slopes: She rented alpine skis for her first trip to the mountain.
- downhillToward the bottom
- fall lineSteepest descent path
- slalomSki race through gates
- bindingsThings that secure together
- polesLong sticks or extremities
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