Dry Slope

That is not AstroTurf, but it's close. Instead of fake grass, that is fake snow. I didn't realize this was a direction for research, but apparently Snowflex is the pinnacle of 'dry slope' technology.



It's a carpet of fibers over a rubbery cushion. Water is pumped around through rubber hoses to be sprayed out in a fine mist. This is obviously to help with friction, heat, and add a bit of realism.

Watch these folks in France show us how it's done:



It's important that we learn because Snowflex is coming to the US, Dallas specifically.