Skiing
Skiing
Skiing (/ˈskiːɪŋ/; from Old Norse skíð "stick of wood") is a means of transport using skis to glide on snow. Variations of purpose include basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Etymology
The word ski comes from the Old Norse word skíð which means a stick of wood or ski. In modern Norwegian this word is usually pronounced [ˈʃiː]. This is also the origin of the word skiff.
Types of Skiing
There are different types of skiing, some of which include:
- Alpine skiing: Also known as downhill skiing, it typically takes place on a piste at a ski resort. It is characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the heel of the skier's boot.
- Nordic skiing: Encompasses the various types of skiing in which the toe of the ski boot is fixed to the binding in a manner that allows the heel to rise off the ski.
- Freestyle skiing: This is a skiing discipline comprising aerials, moguls, cross, half-pipe, slopestyle and big air as part of the winter Olympics. It can consist of a skier performing aerial flips and spins, and can include skiers sliding rails and boxes on their skis.
- Telemark skiing: This is a skiing technique that combines elements of Alpine and Nordic skiing. Telemark skiing is named after the Telemark region of Norway, where the discipline originated.
Related Terms
- Snowboarding: A winter sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow while standing on a board attached to a rider's feet, using a special boot set onto a mounted binding.
- Snowshoeing: A type of hiking that involves walking over snow with the assistance of footwear that displaces weight over a larger area.
- Biathlon: A winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
- Ski jumping: A winter sport in which competitors aim to achieve the longest jump after descending from a specially designed ramp on their skis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Skiing
- Wikipedia's article - Skiing
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