SKI Glove QUIZ
So here we are with less than two weeks left in the timed quiz.
The common thread through many of the questions is the importance of "shape" as my wordy answer will show.
I would like to offer the following in humble submission:
1. What is its function and why is it that now in 2008 it is outdated and hardly ever used!
The Lego looking item is a "universal tuning tool " produced by Solomon or perhaps Snoli which is shown through its " S " shape. This item was to be used as a rough guide to determine the base and side cut angles. How it works would become obvious when we see the rest of the components that make up the whole tool.
2. What is the function of this item ?
The function of this item is to grip an item used in the tuning process. Something like a brush or file. Gripping is done through the visible teeth.
3.What do F1 cars, stealth bombers and the modern ski have in common?
(just one word or sentence will do)
SHAPE!! Each item has a unique shape for its proper function. F-1 cars are streamlined for as frictionless motion through the air as possible. The shape of the Stealth Bomber is such to disrupt radar signals and confuse the reflection by scattering the signal. The Modern Ski is uniquely shaped to a parabola such that when placed on edge they carve with little effort in a predictable fashion.
4.How did F. Porsche’s innovative ideas make the modern ski better?
(one word or sentence will do)
The ideas produced a stronger material and when applied to the ski ... the ski maintaines a degree of flexibility to aid carving yet has strength to withstand great pressure from the skier.
5. List 2 ski resorts that are located in different countries/different states/different provinces!
That is, each ski resort geographically is shared by two “states” (country, state, province, county etc,,)
1. Kicking Horse - Western Canada Alberta and British Columbia (???)
2. Laqke Louise Alberta, Canada ... the back country must extend into BC!
6. What was the source or original idea in designing the modern ski lift?
The source was two people who desperately wanted to get to the top with little effort who were of inventive minds. Their names escape me right now. It may have been first discussed on one of their annual trips to Tuckerman. Once at the top they thought "there has to be a better way". The primary source to their discussion was "Necessity", you know -- the mother of "Invention".

That's it ... the other guy was named "Lazyness".
7. Sum of x divided by 2 = Y
Why is this formula so important to all skiers and what does the value y represent?
"Y" represents 1/2 of the set of skis -- either the left or the right one.
8. The following are key numbers which every skiers should know!
They are presented in a specific sequence which will help a skier enjoy his/her time on the slope! What does each number represent and what are their relationship to each other?
3 67 48 255 7
These numbers represent a unique ski set of specifications and settings.
3 = a radical 3 degree side bevel; 67 = tail and tip width on a twin tip set of skis; 48 = the waist value of these skis; 255 represents the boot sole length for which the ski is set; 7 = the DIN setting of the binding
9. Often in alpine ski racing “new” technological discoveries are initially not allowed or seen as “cheating”. List 3 “new” equipment changes which were initially frowned upon yet now have changed skiing!
Bent ski poles --- why wait for the gate to bend them
Race suits --- and this is why I'll never race -(They don't make one large enough

Wax compositions --- ohhh the faster to move down the hill
10. One event,,just one event motivated the very best skiers in North America to be together for more time than just a ski competition! This happen just once in the history of skiing and has never been repeated!
What is this event?
The New York Winter Olympics at Lake Placid!!
I wish I had more time to ponder and research more deeply as I'm sure there are better answers to these questions.
Mike