Twin-tip ski
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A modified version of their alpine
counterparts, twin-tip ski
s are designed to enable a skier
to take off and land backward while jumping and to ski backwards (switch) down a slope. The name "twin-tip" comes from the shape of the ski. While most alpine skis have a defined, curved-up front end (or "tip") as well as a flat rear end (or "tail"), twin-tip skis have a curved-up tip and tail.
Initially designed for newschool skiing applications such as terrain parks and half-pipes, twin-tips have rapidly gained popularity on other parts of the mountain as well. Powder skis, all-mountain skis, and even telemark
skis are all available with twin tips.
The first twin-tip ski was the Olin Mark IV Comp introduced in 1974. The first company to successfully market a twin-tip ski was Salomon Group
, with their 1080 ski in 1997. LINE skis
also evolved from twin tip ski boards and inspired the newschool freeskiing movement and ultimately helped give rise to independent ski companies Armada, 4FRNT
, and Ninthward, all of which specialized in the design of twin-tip skis.and go fast
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
counterparts, twin-tip ski
Ski
A ski is a long, flat device worn on the foot, usually attached through a boot, designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow. Originally intended as an aid to travel in snowy regions, they are now mainly used for recreational and sporting purposes...
s are designed to enable a skier
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
to take off and land backward while jumping and to ski backwards (switch) down a slope. The name "twin-tip" comes from the shape of the ski. While most alpine skis have a defined, curved-up front end (or "tip") as well as a flat rear end (or "tail"), twin-tip skis have a curved-up tip and tail.
Initially designed for newschool skiing applications such as terrain parks and half-pipes, twin-tips have rapidly gained popularity on other parts of the mountain as well. Powder skis, all-mountain skis, and even telemark
Telemark skiing
Telemark skiing is a form of skiing using the Telemark turn. Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the skis used for telemarking either have a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes, just as in cross-country skiing, or may be released to only connect there.Telemark turns are led with...
skis are all available with twin tips.
The first twin-tip ski was the Olin Mark IV Comp introduced in 1974. The first company to successfully market a twin-tip ski was Salomon Group
Salomon Group
The Salomon Group is a sports equipment manufacturing company that originated in Annecy, France. The company was started in 1947 by François Salomon and his wife and son. In 1997 it became part of the Adidas group. On 2 May 2005, Adidas-Salomon announced that it had agreed to sell the Salomon...
, with their 1080 ski in 1997. LINE skis
Line Skis
Line Skis is a rider driven ski company dedicated to building quality skis and skiing equipment that pushes the sport of freeskiing to levels that inspires skiers to be more creative and expressive with their riding.- Legacy :...
also evolved from twin tip ski boards and inspired the newschool freeskiing movement and ultimately helped give rise to independent ski companies Armada, 4FRNT
4FRNT Skis
4FRNT Skis is an independent brand of alpine skis, bindings, poles and other accessories that helped topioneer the development of the freeskiing movement.-History:...
, and Ninthward, all of which specialized in the design of twin-tip skis.and go fast