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Max
 
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To take some of the guesswork out of waxing skis, the smart skis from will be equipped with microchips that will allow the user to know exactly where they should apply the wax. For elite cross-country skiers, the placement of the wax can make the difference between a gold medal and an honorable mention. The smart skis will feature an embedded microchip that will contain information about the ski's design and material, which can be accessed via the accompanying app. When the user is...
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Adam
 
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A new airbag system for skiers will protect the wearer from falls on hard snow at high speeds. The airbag system will feature an array of accelerometers and sensors will detect when the skier is falling and trigger the inflation mechanism. A CO2 canister inflated the bags within 100 milliseconds, protecting the skier's chest, neck and back. The system could also be made customizable, allowing the user to choose additional airbags, such as ones for the waist or hips.
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Curious
 
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The new ski poles will allow the user to take calls on the slopes without fumbling to remove a glove or fish out the phone. The poles will be equipped with a waterproof grip imbedded with a microprocessor and OLED screen. The grip will communicate via Bluetooth with the user's smartphone, allowing the user to receive calls by swiping a finger across the optical sensor. Other features will include the ability to receive short text messages, check location information, or access...
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parker9054
 
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Skiing and snowboarding are sports that I am fond of. Why not have googles that give you all kinds of statistics while you slide down the mountain? They will come with GPS and have a screen in the glasses. The display will tell you things like your contact information, external conditions, speed, altitude, distance, temperature and number of runs. You can even use them as a stopwatch and a clock to keep your progress.
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Mr X
 
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08/27/2010
To get rid of a crack on your skis, prepare a putty from a mixture of pine resin, wax and fine sawdust. Fill in the cracks with pre-heated putty.
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Jack Brown
 
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07/08/2010
As soon as the ski season is finished, skis should be put away so as not to be damaged during the summer. First, remove the old grease from the skis. To do this you need a clean rag, gasoline or kerosene. Do not wet the rag a lot as you can spoil the top of the skis. After removing the old grease, let the skis dry. Then tar the skis heating them with a blowlamp. On a hot sunny day it is good to "warm up" skis, placing their work surfaces to the sun. In the sun the...