Radar reel in reckless skiers

mlctvt · Jan 9, 2008, 1:59 PM

Check out this news story just posted .

http://www.yahoo.com/s/779043

19mph seems a bit low to be limiting speed to?

kingslug · Jan 9, 2008, 2:15 PM

19 Mph? Oy

Phildozer · Jan 9, 2008, 2:21 PM

And where do I find the speedometer on my skis? Does this have something to do with the DIN setting?

wa-loaf · Jan 9, 2008, 2:27 PM

I guess I'll have to cancel that Swiss ski vacation I had planned.

basemoto · Jan 9, 2008, 3:03 PM

if i could only ski 19 mph i would quit skiing

Brettski · Jan 9, 2008, 3:32 PM

What do you think an advanced skiier can get up to? I'm thinking 30

catskills · Jan 9, 2008, 3:57 PM

Interesting report. Average speed is above 25MPH on blue intermediate trails measured by radar on multiple mountains across United States a few years back. With improved equipment the average speed is probably higher today. Note I said average speed.

gladerider · Jan 9, 2008, 4:01 PM

I'd say 45

wa-loaf · Jan 9, 2008, 4:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brettski

What do you think an advanced skiier can get up to? I'm thinking 30

WC downhillers can run as fast as 80mph, so if you open it up on a steep groomer I bet you can easily hit 40 - 50+.

billski · Jan 9, 2008, 4:26 PM

I talked to a college racer and she said she was radar clocked at 45, but I forgot to ask if it was GS or free skiing.

Years ago, we timed ourselves top to bottom of a flat run (visual timing by a stationary skier) and we found we had an average speed of 40. I suspect the fastest I ever get today is 25.

Jan 9, 2008, 1:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
mlctvt Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CT, VT Posts: 282	Radar reel in reckless skiers Check out this news story just posted . http://www.yahoo.com/s/779043 19mph seems a bit low to be limiting speed to?

Jan 9, 2008, 2:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
kingslug Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: looooooong island ny Posts: 1,653	19 Mph? Oy __________________ Lets go! I'll drive.

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Phildozer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 488	And where do I find the speedometer on my skis? Does this have something to do with the DIN setting? __________________ My current skis: 2005 Dynastar Course 66 (race stock) 188 cm 2001 Atomic 9.18s - 190 cm 1987 K2 4400 180 cm (retired) http://www.photoblog.com/tireuxderoche

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wa-loaf Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 4,520	I guess I'll have to cancel that Swiss ski vacation I had planned. __________________ "Man can endure any what so long as he has a why . . ." Victor Frankl

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Brettski Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Joisey Posts: 1,995	What do you think an advanced skiier can get up to? I'm thinking 30 __________________ Brett

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basemoto Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 29	if i could only ski 19 mph i would quit skiing

Jan 9, 2008, 3:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
catskills Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 494	Interesting report. Average speed is above 25MPH on blue intermediate trails measured by radar on multiple mountains across United States a few years back. With improved equipment the average speed is probably higher today. Note I said average speed.

Jan 9, 2008, 4:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
gladerider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 233	I'd say 45 __________________ Gladerider

Jan 9, 2008, 4:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
billski Mt. Greylock Outing Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington, Mass. Posts: 3,428	I talked to a college racer and she said she was radar clocked at 45, but I forgot to ask if it was GS or free skiing. Years ago, we timed ourselves top to bottom of a flat run (visual timing by a stationary skier) and we found we had an average speed of 40. I suspect the fastest I ever get today is 25. __________________ Millions and Millions of Lifts Served. Since 1976 ACE

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