 Poster: A snowHead
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Austrian Harry Egger, is hoping to become the world's fastest man on skis with the help of a space age shell for his upper body.
Egger, who has held the world record for speed skiing in the past, hopes to reach speeds in excess of 250 kph to regain his title from Philippe Goitschel...
The high-tech Kevlar/carbon fibre shell cost a massive £42,000 - so you can add that to your list of expensive ski jackets for next season. It was developed using computer technology and a wind tunnel used in the Formula One lab by former NASA rocket scientist and current Formula One engineer Charles Bienz.
Egger is currently in Vars, France and will make his attempt before April 8.
Philippe Goitschel’s current world record, set in 2002, is 250.79 kph.
http://www.redbull.com/harryegger
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Thu 6-04-06 12:37; edited 4 times in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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so thats 155 mph on 2 planks of wood. Most speedy
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Nick_C, Just one mph faster, and he would beat speed cameras...
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Bit dear for a shell suit though...
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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I was hoping something was going on at the flying k when I was there but it was closed the only thing I saw going down that slope was an unmanned snowmobile. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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DB, is that a spoiler on the bucket attached to his bum?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Austrian Harry Egger, is hoping to become the world's fastest man on skis with the help of a space age shell for his upper body.
Egger, who has held the world record for speed skiing in the past, hopes to reach speeds in excess of 250 kph to regain his title from Philippe Goitschel... |
If he manages it, I imagine it would be an unofficial world record only - there are rules and regs with very precise measurements governing equipment, from boots, to helmet, to skis, to suit and back protection.
The thickness of the back protector cannot exceed 45mm, and has to consist of a soft material (foam, flexible plastic or leather)! The upper edge of the back protector must not go beyond the 7th cervical vertebra (C7).
Etc Etc.
Somehow I don't think he'll be wearing it for an attempt on the official record!
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