From the biathlon to the slopestyle to the giant slalom, raising a ski above your head after crossing the finish line is the triumphant Olympic skier’s standard celebration.
But why do the skis of the competitors in each event look so different?
Northeastern University physicist Stefan Kautsch said ski shape is all about providing a stable platform that can best maneuver over the snow-covered terrain and not — as many might think — about speed.
Read more at Northeastern Global News
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