Speed skiing ?

Not Sure · Mar 29, 2015

All the talk about aps , danger, groomers got me thinking . If you wanted to learn how to speed ski are there any facilities in the states? Seems like it would take alot of effort to have a proper smooth course for training .

SkiingInABlueDream · Mar 29, 2015

Just find one of those rolling carpet infinite slope thingys. Have them pitch it up to about 75 degrees, set the carpet speed to ridiculous and point'em.

witch hobble · Mar 29, 2015

US speed ski team used to train at Willamette Pass in Oregon. Not sure if they still do.

skiNEwhere · Mar 29, 2015

I don't know about the general public, but I know there's a place in France that has a consistence pitch and (obviously) no trees on the side where they always set the world record. Some guy from Italy holds the record with a mind boggling 156 mph! I can't even fathom that.

VTKilarney · Mar 30, 2015

According to Wikipedia there are approximately thirty speed skiing courses worldwide. Most are at high altitude to minimize wind resistance.

drjeff · Mar 30, 2015

If I recall correctly, Jay used to have a "public" speed skiing event once a year - not sure if it's still an annual event or not???

Brad J · Mar 30, 2015

I believe its a citizen downhill on the Stateside ares on Haines Trail ?? usually in early April??

Blanton · Mar 30, 2015

Copper Mountain does.

skiNEwhere · Mar 30, 2015

Blanton said:
Copper Mountain does.

They do? You're not thinking of the speed center are you, cuz that's for racing with actual turns, not straightlining.

Highway Star · Mar 31, 2015

Snowshed at Killington.

catskillman · Mar 31, 2015

http://www.snoweastmagazine.com/articles/Special Features/Traci Sachs Queen of Speed.pdf
Hunter had a speed skiing event every year for a while. Traci, won and went on to win big (see link).

Not Sure · Mar 31, 2015

catskillman said:
http://www.snoweastmagazine.com/articles/Special Features/Traci Sachs Queen of Speed.pdf
Hunter had a speed skiing event every year for a while. Traci, won and went on to win big (see link).

Thanks for posting! Cool to see Hunter involved, That's Awesome ! 0-100mph in 10 seconds, 240cm skis .
Sounds like she is a natural.

Hawkshot99 · Mar 31, 2015

catskillman said:
http://www.snoweastmagazine.com/articles/Special Features/Traci Sachs Queen of Speed.pdf
Hunter had a speed skiing event every year for a while. Traci, won and went on to win big (see link).

Siliconebobsquarepants said:
Thanks for posting! Cool to see Hunter involved, That's Awesome ! 0-100mph in 10 seconds, 240cm skis .
Sounds like she is a natural.

My guess is they used 44? Ony trail I can think of that is steep, and straight enough.

catskillman · Apr 1, 2015

Hawkshot99 said:
My guess is they used 44? Ony trail I can think of that is steep, and straight enough.

No - they did it on what is now the terrain park. I think it is called Park Ave. I remember 1 of the snowmakers went down the course on a shovel and hit 40 miles an hour one time.

Tin · Apr 1, 2015

Highway Star said:
Snowshed at Killington.

I always knew that was where you hung out. Should be some decent milfs around.

buellski · Apr 1, 2015

Not speed skiing, but very similar:

http://forums.alpinezone.com/showthread.php/136405-New-speed-record?p=899823#post899823

Hawkshot99 · Apr 1, 2015

catskillman said:
No - they did it on what is now the terrain park. I think it is called Park Ave. I remember 1 of the snowmakers went down the course on a shovel and hit 40 miles an hour one time.

Not really that steap...

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