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Aski simulatoris an installation or device which allows the user to mimic the actions of snowskiingwithout a snow-covered expanse of terrain.

Intended use

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Simulators are primarily used for endurance[1]and technique training, which can take place off-season, indoors or outside thesnow belt.The level of fidelity ranges from homeexercise equipment(simulating the classicNordic cross-countrystride or the slalom side to side motion)[2]to immersivevirtual realitysystems[3][4]in Olympic training centers.[5]Indoor installations permit training to be done in any season.

Balance, control and strength are learned by practice and actively doing training drills and lessons on the ski simulators.[6][7]

Other analogues featureartificial surfacesor roller equipment.

Endless slope

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Anendless slopeis a slopedtreadmillthat allowsskiersandsnowboardersto refine form and strengthen muscles. Practicing on this treadmill that simulates snow allowscarving,edging, pressuring, steering, and balance on skis or a snowboard, allowing the rider to experience the same muscle workout as on the mountain while developing the skills needed to gracefully move on snow. Revolving carpet ski simulators and indoor ski slope carpets have been widely installed since the early 1960s.[8][9]They can be used for introductory training or to improve skills for expert skiers, especially outside theski season.

An alpine skiing simulator is a conveyor having an inclined surface with a moving multi-layer carpet, made out of a composite material. The band’s movement is directed upwards of the inclined surface towards the skier. Using a remote control, an instructor can set up different skiing conditions. For safety reasons the simulator has a smooth start and a smooth stop of the carpet and emergency stop sensors.[citation needed]

To ensure good slipping performance the upper working layer of the carpet is moistened with water, sending a signal from a remote control. In addition to that, if the slipping performance needs to be increased, it is possible to treat the working layer of the carpet with a special concentrate.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^Panizzolo, Fausto A.; Marcolin, Giuseppe; Petrone, Nicola (March 2013)."Comparative Evaluation of Two Skiing Simulators as Functional Training Devices for Recreational Skiers".Journal of Sports Science & Medicine.12(1): 151–158.PMC3761755.PMID24149739.
  2. ^Nottingham, Suzanne (1994)."Great pretenders".Skiing.Vol. 47, no. 2. p. 66.
  3. ^Gent, Edd (20 February 2018)."How VR helped injured skier Laurenne Ross realize her Olympic dream".NBC News.
  4. ^Nozawa, Wu; Perteneder, Koike (2019).Visualizing Expert Motion for Guidance in a VR Ski Simulator(PDF).ACMSIGGRAPH’19.ISBN978-1-4503-6314-3.
  5. ^Schlinger, Amy (12 February 2018)."6 Exercise Machines Olympians Use to Train That You've Never Seen Before".SELF.
  6. ^Den Brinker, B.P.L.M.; Van Hekken, M.F. (June 1982). "The analysis of slalom-ski type movement using a ski-simulator apparatus".Human Movement Science.1(2): 91–108.doi:10.1016/0167-9457(92)90008-Y.
  7. ^Straub, William F. (March 1975). "Validation of a Ski Simulator".Research Quarterly. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.46(1): 92–99.doi:10.1080/10671315.1975.10615309.
  8. ^"Mr. Schine Meet Mr. Moto" in"Scorecard".Sports Illustrated.15 January 1962.
  9. ^Leonard, Harry (1999)."First-Ever Ski Shows".Skiing Heritage Journal.Vol. 11, no. 3. pp. 8–9.


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