Speed ââskiing is a downhill skiing exercise in a straight line with the highest speed possible, consistent with the range of fixed ski slopes. There are two types of contests: breaking the existing speed record or having the fastest run in a particular competition. Skiers speed regularly exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (125 mph).
Video Speed skiing
History
The speed ski date of 1898 run by California, Tommy Todd, was reported at 87 miles per hour (140 km/h). Official records begin with 1932 89-per-hour (143 km/h) run by Leo Gasperl. It was a sports demonstration at the 1992 Albertville Winter Games at the Les Arcs ski speed course.
Maps Speed skiing
Description
Ski speeds are practiced in steep, specially designed courses of one kilometer (0.62Ã, mi). There are about thirty of these courses worldwide, many of which are in the highlands to minimize air resistance. 300 or 400 m (980 or 1,310 feet) first of this course (launch area) is used to obtain speed, top speed measured in 100 m (330 ft) (time zone) and last 500 m (1,600Ã, ft) (area run -out) is used to slow down and stop. The starting point in the FIS race is chosen so that, in theory, skiers should not exceed 200 kilometers per hour (120 mph), then the competition is aimed at winning a particular event, not breaking the world speed record. In the Pro race, there is no maximum speed and the speed achieved is determined by condition and safety.
Tools
Speed ââskiers wear solid foam fairing on the lower legs and aerodynamic helmets to improve downsizing. Their ski suit is made of an airtight latex or has a polyurethane coating to reduce wind resistance, with only minimal (but mandatory) back protection to provide protection in the event of a collision.
The specially designed ski equipment should be 240 centimeters (94 inches) in length and at most 10 cm (3.9 inches) with a maximum weight of 15 kg (33 lb) for this pair. Ski boots are attached to skis with bindings. The ski poles are bent to form around the body, and must be at least 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in length.
Official world record
The following notes are set in 2016 under the rules of the FSV (France Ski de Vitesse) in Vars, France on March 26, 2016:
- Men - Ivan Origone (Italy) 254.958 km/h (158,424 mph).
- Women - - Valentina Greggio (Italy), 247,083 km/h (153,530 mph).
See also
- Alpine skiing
- Cross-skiing
- Snowboard cross
- Quick launch
- Skydiving speed
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia