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Skiing

Does sliding over the snow with skis attached to your feet sound like fun to you? Then these sites are for you.

Resources in this category:

Jumping Into Science
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0201/articles...

This site describes the science of ski jumping. Learn about how gravity, drag, aerodynamics, friction, lift, air pressure, and wind tunnels affect a ski jumper’s performance. Although not updated, the information is factual.

Snowlink Jr. Lets Go / How To
http://www.snowlinkjr.com/snowlinkjr.php?section=lets_go&pag...

The top part of this page links to skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding videos, but there's even better stuff on the bottom of the page. It has instructions on how to ski, snowshoe, and snowboard, and it has information about what kind of equipment you need.

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