This book provides an overview of the properties of a competition skate, in particular the competition skate for long track speedskating. The author shows through drawings, formulas and calculations what happens when the skate is ridden, and how to influence this to achieve a better technique and better results. The rocker, the bend, the dimensions, material properties, deformation by actingforces and the origin of these forces are some of the many topics that are covered in the book. Hans Gijsen is researcher on the properties of competition skates for the purpose to improve them. He is material expert for various Dutch and international speed skaters. He bends, rockers and sharpens their blades, using the motto: “A good competition blade has to be as carefully tuned as a Formula 1 racing car.” “At present, there are no comparable books containing such theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of modern skating materials. This book clearly shows how skating technique in collaboration with the development of modern skates help to overcome barriers.” Kosta Poltavets, former skating coach Russian Olympic team, now team NextGen in Holland “For every skater, newbie to pro, the material is always an important issue. A lot of experiments are done, trying out...
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