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From: kds@intelca.UUCP (Ken Shoemaker)
Newsgroups: net.rec.ski
Subject: skis
Message-ID: <228@intelca.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 14-Mar-84 18:30:57 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar 14 18:30:57 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 16-Mar-84 02:01:01 EST
Organization: Intel, Santa Clara, Ca.
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pardon my ignorance, but......

Last weekend I noticed something comparing two sets of skis, and I
wonder if anyone out there can explain the advantages/disadvantages,
etc.  On my skis (Olin Comp SL) there is not a long, narrow indentation
on the bottom of the skis running the entire length of the ski, but
on most other skis that I have seen, there seems to be.  What is
this thing for, and what are the consequences (if any) of its
absense?  I would think that such an indentation would lead to more
directional stability, which kinda matches my impression of the Olin
as a very fast turning ski....anyway..................
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Ken Shoemaker, Intel, Santa Clara, Ca.
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