Great snow makes us greater skiers!

Just like sun and perfect blue sky, excellent snow makes all of us ski much better. While this doesn’t sound like rocket-science, here are the reasons behind the amazing power of good snow.

Lubrication:
The right fluidity of the snow eases the passage of skis as well as their sliding and lateral slipping motion. It’s a subtle matter of density and humidity or water content. A smooth snow requires less muscle power.

Shock absorption:
Soft snow make a huge difference and act as a cushion that, in turn, minimizes greatly the work our joints have to perform in order to absorb any impact. It also encourages speed and evolution in otherwise intimidating spots where it’s necessary to jump or drop significant heights.

Continuum: 
A predictable sensation from the snow demands less speed control, less sporadic slowing down and contributes to a much greater fluidity of movements, which in turn make better use of the natural momentum that gravity provides.

Absence of noise and vibrations:

To many skiers, noise coming from the snow alert them that some kind of danger may be lurking. Icy conditions are a prime example. The more noise and vibrations, the more nervous the skier becomes, this affecting less competent skiers even more. A nice soft snow makes no noticeable noise.

Sense of safety: 
Smoothness, shock absorption, silence and fun tend to keep our fear away and increase our sense of security, that in turn translates into more efficient performance and an overall enjoyment of the sport.