speed skiing
Fastest non-motorized sport
Speed skiing is a competitive sport in which skiers race straight downhill on a steep, specially prepared course, aiming to reach the highest possible velocity.
Unlike slalom or downhill racing, there are no turns—the goal is pure speed.
Competitors wear aerodynamic suits and helmets, often reaching speeds above 200 kilometers per hour.
She set a new world record in speed skiing.
Angled terrain or steepness
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- mountainTall natural landmass
- pisteDesignated ski route
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
powder · Alps · glacier · avalanche · ski lift · gondola · altitude · steep
Quick sudden movement
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
- intensityStrength or force level
fear · danger · courage · daring · boldness · nerves · edge · anticipation
Competition of speed
- timingArt of choosing moments
- recordsStored data or albums
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- medalsAwards for achievement
champion · qualifying · heats · finals · athletes · scoreboard · leaderboard · spectators
Metric velocity measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- terminal velocityMaximum speed during freefall
- rapidMoving with haste
swift · lightning · record-breaking · radar gun · fastest
Snow-gliding footwear
- helmetProtective head covering
- suitMatched formal garments
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
bindings · latex suit · fairings · boots · wax · tuning · edges · carbon fiber
Curled-up body shape
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- crouchLow bent-knee stance
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- wind resistanceAir opposing forward motion
body position · stance · balance · stability · launch · trajectory · glide · schuss
slope
Angled terrain or steepness
snow · powder · Alps · glacier · avalanche · ski lift · gondola · altitude · steep · gradient
rush
Quick sudden movement
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
intensity · fear · danger · courage · daring · boldness · nerves · edge · anticipation · excitement
race
Competition of speed
medals · champion · qualifying · heats · finals · athletes · scoreboard · leaderboard · spectators · venue
kilometers per hour
Metric velocity measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- terminal velocityMaximum speed during freefall
rapid · swift · lightning · record-breaking · radar gun · fastest
skis
Snow-gliding footwear
poles · bindings · latex suit · fairings · boots · wax · tuning · edges · carbon fiber · padding
tuck position
Curled-up body shape
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- crouchLow bent-knee stance
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
body position · wind resistance · stance · balance · stability · launch · trajectory · glide · schuss · edging
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speed skiingslalom
Ski race through gates
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