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Why do alpine skiers use tuck to make them faster?
The "tuck" position is more aerodynamic so there is less wind resistance. This makes a particularly big difference in downhill and super-g races when the skiers are reaching speeds well over 100km/h and every 0.01 of a second counts. It is also important in the slower disciplines giant slalom and slalom but it is not as important.
Are there any downhill biking or 4x races for a 13 year old?
yes. you can enter in the juvenile/youth class in downhill
What ski races are in a combined event?
The combined time of the slalom and downhill race.
What is downhill skiing called?
If you are referring to skiing, then this would be known as Alpine skiing. There is also slalom races which involves markers in the trail which the skiers have to ski around.
What races do they do in the Olympics?
It depends upon the particular Olympics. There are summer and winter Olympics. Examples of races in the summer Olympics include competitions among the world's fastest runners and swimmers. Examples of races in the winter Olympics include competitions among the world's fastest skiers.
Trish 16 races this fall if she plans to increase her number of races by 17 next year what is the reasonable number of races she will run?
333
What are the most fun half-marathon running races in America?
Due to the terrain being mostly downhill the half-marathon in is considered the most fun in America.
How would you find the average speed of a cyclist throughout an entire races?
Velocity, you divide distance/time Hi my names bob.
How fast do pprofessionals ski?
It really depends on what form of skiing they do. If they are back bowl mountain skiers, I do not know exactly, but it is fast by skiing standards. In the olympics, there's the downhill races. they may reach 95 mph depending on the course. There is also a type of skiing called speed skiing where people lock themselves in a nearly immobilizing suit and bomb down grooves straight down a steep mountain slope. In this, people have exceeded 150 mph. A crash in this could easily be deadly.
Are snow skis already tuned and ready to ski right from the factory?
no go have them tuned at your local ski shop A. That depends. Most factory finishes are fine for novice-intermediate skiers (assuming the base is flat) but you will still need to hot wax your skies to obtain better glide, durability and longevity of the bases. Better skiers and races will always tune their skis the way they like them, and that generally means changing the base and side edge angels. Most skiers don't "detune" their edges any more with the newer shaped skis. A ski that grabs too much is more likely the fault of poor balance and not the tune.
What are the skiing competitions?
Downhill skiing consists of four main events which include Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super Giant Slalom, and Downhill. The different between these events is the placement of the gates. You also wear different gear and use different length skis for each event. Slalom - This event is when the ski gates are the closest together. Ski racers quickly navigate through the ski course. The ski gates "breakaway" as the ski racer hits them with their shin and/or arm as they ski by them. The reason ski racers hit the ski gates is to try to ski the straightest line possible down the ski slope. The straighter the line, the faster you go and the faster your run time. Ski racers bring the tip of their ski close to the ski gate and sometimes catch their ski tip and spin out. Ski racers were shin, arm, and hand guards plus a protective helmet. Giant Slalom has the gates farther apart then slalom. Ski racers do not hit the gates like they do in slalom. Therefore, they tend to wear less guards. However, a helmet is still required. Super Giant Slalom and the Downhill, in addition to Slalom and Giant Slalom, are usually done in professional ski racing or at Junior Olympic ski races for aspiring professional ski racers. The length of skis varies from year to year. Typically, though, slalom requires a much shorter ski then giant slalom. Super Giant Slalom and the Downhill require longer skis. Ski racers usually wear skin tight "GS" suits in a range of wild colors. I know because I used to compete in downhill ski racing.
What races besides the foot races were held?
There are many different races that are held besides foot races. These races include bike races, swimming races, and competence races.
