What does Structure do?

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Warm Conditions   
    When wet snow is on the ground a skier has to be aware of liquid water on the ski creating what is called suction. Wet snow suction is also called wet friction, it results in drag. Structure is used to break up the surface area of the ski reducing waters ability to stick to the smooth flat surface.

Cold and Near Freezing Conditions
    When temperatures are above freezing, and there is more liquid in the snow a more aggressive structure will be used. A tool is rolled along the base of the ski that puts shallow dents into the base. The tool can imprint a variety of shapes/patterns on the ski depending on skier preference.

    When the temperature is within a few degrees of freezing a shallower more spaced out pattern is used. When the temperature is well below freezing often no new structure is put into the ski. Generally a skier will rely on structure that already is in the ski (from previously warm days, or from the factory).





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