Welcome to Snow Gear
/Sunglasses For Skiing Article
For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
Using Sustainable Materials in the Production of Skis
from: By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Beaton]Tom BeatonIndustry in general is not overly eco friendly. Ski production typically uses hard woods such as poplar. These trees take a long time to grow and are not being replanted at the rate they need to be in order to be sustainable. Wood has amazing properties which add a lot of performance to skis, and it is hard to replicate using synthetic materials. Wood is also a great material to work with. It bonds well to other materials - an issue which can be very tricky to resolve but is imperative in making a long lasting ski.
A sustainable wood which has started being used more and more in ski production is bamboo. Bamboo is not just a marketing gimmick. The two key reasons for choosing bamboo are performance and sustainability. Bamboo cores provide more pop and energy return than traditional skis. This together with a lower camber provides faster turn initiation. Bamboo is fast growing and needs harvesting regularly and by using it instead of more common core woods such as poplar, impact on old-growth forests is reduced.
So far Colorado based Liberty Skis are the only company to fully embrace bamboo and use it throughout their range. They are also leading the way in other areas of sustainability, such as committing to being carbon neutral and using wind power.
At this point there has been very little mention in the industry of the need to be sustainable. It has not reached the level of importance and public exposure that other more flashy industries have perhaps. However as the continuing financial crunch continues, anything that can set your company apart from the competition is a bonus. The fact we are getting to the point where the World needs us to be more careful and give back is also to be considered.
Tom Beaton works for Maxtrack, the UK distribution partner for Liberty Skis. Find out more about Liberty skis and their use of bamboo. Look at the [http://libertyskis.co.uk/skis/]2009/2010 Liberty Skisrange which includes the [http://libertyskis.co.uk/skis/0910-lte/]LTE park ski and many more.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tom_Beaton http://EzineArticles.com/?Using-Sustainable-Materials-in-the-Production-of-Skis&id=3102376
/Sunglasses For Skiing News
A Mystery Man To Lead North Korea? - NPR
A Mystery Man To Lead North Korea? NPR Former classmates have said he liked skiing and basketball, and idolized hoops star Michael Jordan and action-movie muscleman Jean-Claude Van Damme. ... |
Skiers, riders stock up on deals at Bolton sale - BurlingtonFreePress.com
Skiers, riders stock up on deals at Bolton sale BurlingtonFreePress.com For those who insist on extending the current season, a modest selection of bright yellow rubber gardening sandals beckoned beside a rack of sunglasses. ... |
Colorado's Loveland Ski Area Could Begin Snowmaking as Early as Sept. 18 - Utah Skier Online
Colorado's Loveland Ski Area Could Begin Snowmaking as Early as Sept. 18 Utah Skier Online In addition, Loveland season pass holders now receive three free days at Purgatory and one free day of unguided skiing at Silverton Mountain. ... |
Smith Optics synonymous with Sun Valley - Idaho Mountain Express and Guide
 Idaho Mountain Express and Guide | Smith Optics synonymous with Sun Valley Idaho Mountain Express and Guide The company has grown a great deal since a skiing dentist tried his hand at goggles to pay for his passion. "However, we're not growth-focused, ... |
Kimi's return to the Land of the Rising Sun - Red Bull (International)
 Red Bull (International) | Kimi's return to the Land of the Rising Sun Red Bull (International) The weather rarely helps: after all, the island of Hokkaido is a skiing area that is on the same latitude as Siberia. Sunglasses probably won't be necessary ... |
25 Aug - Big Spend and name tweak for Park City resort - Ifyouski.com
25 Aug - Big Spend and name tweak for Park City resort Ifyouski.com The pull-down hood has sunglasses style orange tint for maximum visibility. "The new lift will enhance the ease of skiing both north and south off of ... |