Definitions
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- noun The inner
curvature of aski orsnowboard that allows smoother turning
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There are four basic components to the design of a ski: "sidecut" - the difference in width of the tip, tail and waist of a ski; overall width - the height at which the skier is "lifted" off the ski; stiffness; and camber.
CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries JGstott 2010
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The amount of taper is called sidecut, and it is sidecut that helps a ski turn.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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Today's skis are generally wider, contain more "sidecut", and lift the skier higher off the
CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries JGstott 2010
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Head calls sales of its new super-sidecut Cyber models "unbelievable."
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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Known as "super-sidecut," "parabolic" or "hourglass" skis, they are calculated to make the sport easier for everyone from beginners to experts.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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The physics are complicated, but basically, more sidecut equals easier turning.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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Super-sidecut skis are shorter, and curve far more radically from tip to center to tail than regular skis.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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WHY THEY WORKOn the left, a new super-sidecut ski.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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"People can really feel [techniques like] changing an edge," with a super-sidecut.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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Other super-sidecut drawbacks can include lesser holding power on steep, icy runs.
Turn, Turn, Turn 2008
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