Speed
Although not the fastest event in skiing, on average a well trained racer may hit speeds of 50+ mph. Faster events such as Super G, can reach speeds 80+ mph, and slower events such as slalom averaging out at 25- mph.
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Famous quotes containing the word speed:
“No speed of wind or water rushing by
But you have speed far greater.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“The correct rate of speed in innovating changes in long-standing social customs has not yet been determined by even the most expert of the experts. Personally I am beginning to think there is more danger in lagging than in speeding up cultural change to keep pace with mechanical change.”
—Mary Barnett Gilson (1877–?)
“Spig Wead: I’ve been thinking what a heel I’ve been about you and about my own kids. I don’t know, when I do something, I go all the way. Living. Gambling. Flying. I tap myself out. I guess that’s the way I want it to be. Maybe even the way I am.
Minne Wead: Star-spangled Spig. Damn the martinis, full speed ahead and don’t give up the ship.”
—Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines, co-scenarist, and John Ford. Spig Wead (John Wayne)