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⛷️ Skiing Simulation: Top-Down Slalom (2D)

Top-down 2D skiing model with gravity, snow friction, air drag, carving and draggable slalom gates.

Sports Physics & Biomechanics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version

Details

CategorySports Physics & Biomechanics

RenderingCanvas 2D

DifficultyModerate

Target FPS60

ControlsDrag gates to move them, click the snow to add a gate, double-click to remove; sliders for slope angle, mogul height, tuck posture, mass, sidecut radius, maximum edge angle, braking and speed limit; snow type and preset selectors; autopilot or arrow-key and button steering; pause, step, restart.

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⚙ Under the hood

Top-down 2D model of a skier on a bumpy slope: gravity, snow friction, quadratic air drag and carved turns limited by edge grip. Drag slalom gates around, click to add new ones, and watch speed and lateral load as the autopilot or your own steering runs the course.

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2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install