Citation

Hintermeister RA. Sportverletz Sportschaden 1997; 11(4): 137-139.

Affiliation

Steadman, Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-2007-993384

PMID

9491482

Abstract

Super-sidecut skis are wider at the tip and tail than a traditional ski, and the waist varies depending on the function of the ski. The sidecut influences the performance characteristics of the ski, making it easier to initiate a turn, carve tighter turns, and carve at slower speeds--which translates into more fun. Super-sidecut skis are more sensitive to controlling movements, so you can ski in a more balanced, centered position. There are some compromises in terms of stability and injury risk. With so much variety in super-sidecut skis, controlled population studies will be necessary to track injury trends.

Language: en