"Its been 6 years since French skier Quentin Ladame stepped to the legendary speed skiing hill at Vars wearing the customary skin tight red one-piece and dropped in backwards. On that day Ladame achieved the fastest known switch skiing speed 138.62 km/h (86.13 mph). I think the with right athlete and a bit of specialized gear this record could be shattered....anyone interested?"
"Call me crazy but I think wearing one of these rigs and not having to peek over your shoulder might the game changer for switch speed skiing aerodynamics. 90mph blind reverse tuck sound appealing? Record is there for the breaking if anyone wants to giver: Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier"
Quentin Ladame set the fastest known switch skiing speed of 138.62 km/h (86.13 mph) at Vars by dropping in backwards wearing a skin-tight red one-piece. The current perspective suggests that the right athlete combined with specialized gear could shatter that record. A rig that eliminates the need to peek over the shoulder could change aerodynamics and enable a blind reverse tuck at much higher speeds. The concept targets achieving around 90 mph in reverse position through improved stability, reduced drag, and athlete adaptation. The record is presented as achievable with experimentation and the right equipment.
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