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camber defined
I read about 'camber and a half' and 'double camber'. Is this a
mathematical definition? Would I be able to identify the amount of camber by measuring ratio of unloaded ski belly-height to length of ski or something? a |
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Camber and a half generally refers to skis that are a compromise
between the single camber alpine or Telemark skis and double camber classic skis. Skis designed to turn work better when the camber is flattened under equally weighted loading and negatively cambered when one ski if fully weighted. In contrast, classic double camber skis have enough residual camber when skis are equally weighted so that pressure on the grip wax zone is minimual when gliding. The "camber and a half" ski is a softer double camber ski that will de-camber better than a double camber ski when fully weighted, yet does not drag its wax as much as a single camber ski. Edgar |
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In article , a wrote: I read about 'camber and a half' and 'double camber'. Is this a mathematical definition? _ No, it says more about the contruction method than anything else. Double Camber skis are designed to have the tips and tails contact, but not the center with weight divided between the skis. What double means is that there is a different camber between the center of the ski and the tips and tails. When the ski is flexed for turning the center will be much flatter than the tips and tails. This makes carved turns difficult. In contrast single camber skis should have full contact when equally weighted and when flexed bend in a very round arc, this makes turning much easier. A "camber and half ski" is an attempt to compromise between the two and make a ski that kick'n'glides reasonably well, but has a more round flex for turning. Some of these skis are very fun and some are just terrible at everything. _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBQ9Uk7mTWTAjn5N/lAQF4OwP8DVcivv/hxQRLtxDCqaavtI+OHpQGPFc8 d6o1CUF5iJVOyW9v5EMUMKulJHIhWPf2BFa3YmMw/ga3ddobCiFuCFbYNbfoWl7k 5+WiUrnA6QIbff87XTfmlPa8RwlAe+50I0KFqwmCx5JrgtxrnJ asd2aiy2TZcrKa BZ99mmfKN3Y= =GQgr -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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"Booker C. Bense" bbense+rec.skiing.backcountry.Jan.23.06@telemark. slac.stanford.edu wrote in message ... -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- In article , a wrote: I read about 'camber and a half' and 'double camber'. Is this a mathematical definition? _ No, it says more about the contruction method than anything else. Double Camber skis are designed to have the tips and tails contact, but not the center with weight divided between the skis. What double means is that there is a different camber between the center of the ski and the tips and tails. When the ski is flexed for turning the center will be much flatter than the tips and tails. This makes carved turns difficult. In contrast single camber skis should have full contact when equally weighted and when flexed bend in a very round arc, this makes turning much easier. A "camber and half ski" is an attempt to compromise between the two and make a ski that kick'n'glides reasonably well, but has a more round flex for turning. Some of these skis are very fun and some are just terrible at everything. Which leads me to wonder how the new Pinnacle skis perform. They've got camber-and-a-half and a sidecut which goes against current trends - big tip and relatively straight tail. Sounds like compromise x2. Wonder if it works? I did pick up a used pair of Lookouts. The redish orange ones. What puzzles me is how 'flat' they are. Very little arch (at least compared to the skinnies I'm used to). Couldn't tell if they were blown out or if it's by design. Hope to find out this weekend if Canaan gets enough snow! _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBQ9Uk7mTWTAjn5N/lAQF4OwP8DVcivv/hxQRLtxDCqaavtI+OHpQGPFc8 d6o1CUF5iJVOyW9v5EMUMKulJHIhWPf2BFa3YmMw/ga3ddobCiFuCFbYNbfoWl7k 5+WiUrnA6QIbff87XTfmlPa8RwlAe+50I0KFqwmCx5JrgtxrnJ asd2aiy2TZcrKa BZ99mmfKN3Y= =GQgr -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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