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This new title in the <EM>Science Behind Sports Series</EM> provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind the sport of skiing. A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind downhill skiing, how skis and poles work, how different surfaces and types of snow affect the sport, training and conditioning, and the psychological aspects of the game. Includes graphics to help explain the scientific principles being discussed and a list of sources for further research.

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