AUDI Wind Tunnel for Alpine Skiers - Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2012 - Behind the Scenes - Mens & Womens

There are many factors defining a perfect speed run, and if the athletes’ technique, the wax on their skis and the choice of the perfect line are often deciding factors for if a race is won or lost aerodynamics plays an extremely important role as well. When you are clicked into a pair of over two meters long skis, wearing a thin spandex suit and a helmet trying to ski down a mountain at speeds higher than 130 km/h, it is important that no hundreds are lost because of the wrong position of the body.