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Wax is adequately covered in a separate chapter; the skier is here merely reminded that a properly waxed ski climbs when placed, slides when pushed—all, of course, within the limitation of the slope. In climbing, then, each step should be preceded by a definite downthrust that will impress the crystalline pattern of the snow on the wax, and thus increase traction. A firmer thrust, if needed, will result if the front of the ski is lifted for each step. The harder the downthrust, the better the traction—except, however, as the exertion leads to exhaustion. On cold sunny days avoid the damp spots which usually exist under trees, or the skis will ice up as soon as they again enter cold, dry snow. Snow will also clog on skis when the snow surface is wet and the lower snow is dry. Such slopes may sometimes be avoided by proper choice of route. If no choice is possible, the ice must be scraped from the running surface, and paraffin applied over the running or climbing wax. |
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