Ski Slope Catwalk

2018; Elsevier BV; Volume: 238; Issue: 3177 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0262-4079(18)30854-6

ISSN

2059-5387

Tópico(s)

Winter Sports Injuries and Performance

Resumo

During the Winter Olympics, TV commentators said it is advantageous for ski jumpers to be light because they will travel further. But being light is seen as a disadvantage for slopestyle snowboarders. What's the difference? And what effect do the snowboarders' baggy clothes have on performance? Would they do better in body-hugging ski suits?

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