The Science of a Carve Turn
Author | : Nel Yomtov |
Publisher | : Cherry Lake |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2015-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781633627604 |
ISBN-13 | : 1633627608 |
Rating | : 4/5 (608 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Science of a Carve Turn written by Nel Yomtov and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.