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How fast do ppl ski when they book ass down steep groomers

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accualyisdolan
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60? I know I can get somewhere in that ballpark from time to time? Anybody done like the GPS thing?
Dec 1 2012 6:11PM
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accualyisdolan
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Wtf will a mod delete one of these? Sorry for dub post
Dec 1 2012 6:15PM
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HWW
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Yes I usually have my GPS goggle vision turned on, it also has auto-lock on for zoning in on rails or lining up with kickers, it's very accurate. They installed a new ILS in our park so that you can tell what angle and speed you need to be doing to land in the right place.

Typically I average around 200 km/h on a groomer though, according to my latest GPS info. What system do you guys use?
Dec 1 2012 6:18PM
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rzarector
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depends how steep
depends on what skis they're riding
depends on the condition of their skis
depends on the snow conditions
depends on the size/weight of the person
depends on the wind speed/wind direction

Dec 1 2012 6:22PM
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250r
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you need a radar gun to do it properly
Dec 1 2012 6:23PM
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snakerton
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I have a gps watch and ill let you know my top speed after I go up tomorrow
Dec 1 2012 7:00PM
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Dustin.
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I've done 71 at night on the ice chute that is River Run at Keystone. It was measured with GPS, but I've found it to be within a few mph of a proper radar gun. Scary as crap, I don't know how racers do it.
Dec 1 2012 7:00PM
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El_Barto.
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and your gonna fly fighter jets? I thought youd be itching for the speed
Dec 1 2012 7:03PM
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powderdrunkie
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61 mph is my top speed with a garmin gps.
Dec 1 2012 7:03PM
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PartyHon
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at 24hr ski race we all were hiting around 80 and 3am. wasn't too steep of a run but turned to ice and no one turned. 11's to the lift
Dec 1 2012 7:03PM
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Dustin.
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Ya but racing faster than that on ice would be much scarier than hauling ass down an easy groomer.
Dec 1 2012 7:04PM
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JzD.
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I have 67 mph using that ski tracks app. I don't know how accurate it is though
Dec 1 2012 7:06PM
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roddy116
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fastest ive ever gone is about 50 mph, these were on giant slalom skis though.
Dec 1 2012 7:16PM
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bighomieflock
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Holy shit that sounds scary.
Dec 1 2012 7:19PM
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CheddarJack
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The other day I hit 52.6mph straight lining a trail that wasn't too steep though. And it was quite bumpy. Looking forward to see how fast I go when I race this year.
Dec 1 2012 7:20PM
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JzD.
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Try ski tracks
Dec 1 2012 7:36PM
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stefC
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My buddy and I hit 98km/h last year on Dave Murray's Downhill run on whiss. Used ski tracks so I don't know accurate that may be. Ex-racer and real comfy going fast so I'm sure we weren't too far off.
Dec 1 2012 7:40PM
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Drail
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last year we were playing around with the ski tracks app or whatever it's called and I hit 130km/hour (80 miles). Not sure how accurate it is though. I want to hit 100 miles and I think I know the run I can do it on, just gotta wait for the right day.
Dec 1 2012 8:36PM
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Drail
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I also weigh 200lbs give or take, so it's probably easier for me to get up there in speed than a lighter person.
Dec 1 2012 8:39PM
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Thediamondlife
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Download rossignols new pursuit app. Pretty gaper and whack but does what you need!
Dec 1 2012 9:00PM
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Peach.
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I clocked 53 (gps) bombing down a semi mellow black last season. It is scary as fuck.
Dec 1 2012 9:15PM
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Caspaaa
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my dad and i broke 60 mph at bretton woods / CLAIM.


its literally the mountain with the least vertical that i've ever been to
Dec 1 2012 9:18PM
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loganimlach
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when i read the title i thought it said "How do fat ppl ski when they book ass down steep groomers"

this thread is now a letdown.
Dec 1 2012 9:34PM
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KravtZ
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was clocked with a GPS pretty accurate at 66.1 mph going down upper standard at STratton. 60-70 isn't to bad just takes balls and some nice ice i find anything really more than that you gotta get your tuck down nice and the clothes holds your speed back a bit. Granted that stratton isnt a huge mountain but gets the job done
Dec 1 2012 9:36PM
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GirthBrooks
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i hit 67.7 mph (109 kph?) on copperopolis at copper mountain last weekend. i was on my normal park skis (recoil comp) and just straight lined it. scary as hell but so much fun. i don't even want to know what it'd feel like to fall going that fast.
Dec 1 2012 9:47PM
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