MIGRATION BY SKATING IS ON WHEELS ATTACHED TO SHOES WHEREAS SKI IS GLIDING ON SNOW WITHOUT SHOES FOR RECREATION

Dushyant P. Chaudhary, Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen, *Dr. Pruthviraj K. Chaudhary, Akshaykumar R. Chaudhari, Dr. Ramesh D. Chaudhary, Ronit L. Chaudhari, Harsh P. Panchal and Jagadish M. Chaudhari

ABSTRACT

Skiing and skating are both winter sports that involve gliding on a surface, but they differ in the equipment used, the required surface, and the technique. Skiing involves gliding on snow with skis and poles, while skating is done on ice with skates. Key differences include the equipment (skis are longer than skates, and boots are different) and the primary motion, which is a side-to-side "skating" motion for skate skiing, and a more linear, alternating stride for classic skiing or a traditional gliding motion for ice skating.
Equipment
1. Skating: Uses ice skates with thin blades. Skates have a hollow ground for a radius that aids in turning.
2. Skiing: Uses skis that are longer than skates, attached to boots. Ski equipment varies significantly between the two major styles.
 Classic skiing: Longer, more flexible skis with bindings that allow the heel to lift, and shorter poles.
 Skate skiing: Shorter, stiffer skis with bindings that keep the heel flat for power transfer, and longer poles.
Technique
 Skating: Involves using the edges of the blades for turns and propulsion. While there are many variations, the core movement is a gliding motion on the ice, similar to the motion in skate skiing.
 Skiing.
 Classic: A more linear, walking-like motion where skis remain parallel. Propulsion comes from a "kick" using grip wax and a "glide" phase.
 Skate: A side-to-side motion similar to ice skating, where skiers push off the inside edges of their skis in a V-shape.
Similarities
 Balance and coordination: Both activities require a good sense of balance and coordination.
 Turning: Both use a similar concept of edges to control turns, often involving a combination of turning the body and shifting weight.
 Speed: Both are known for the feeling of speed and potential for high speeds, especially when making sharp turns.
 Health benefits: Both are beneficial for physical health.
Differences
Skiing and skating are both winter sports that involve gliding on a surface, but they differ in the equipment used, the required surface, and the technique. Skiing involves gliding on snow with skis and poles, while skating is done on ice with skates. Key differences include the equipment (skis are longer than skates, and boots are different) and the primary motion, which is a side-to-side "skating" motion for skate skiing, and a more linear, alternating stride for classic skiing or a traditional gliding motion for ice skating.

Keywords: skating, skiing, boots, sticks, gliding, snow, motion.