Investigation into Reaction Time in Skiing Accidents

bandit wrote:There is a proven self arrest technique which has been in existence for many years. It is routinely taught to skiers who take higher level and off piste instruction.

And it is?

AllyG wrote:Snapzz,
Design me a decent breaking system then, please, and I will test it for you next time I'm ski-ing. It was a very strange sensation totally being unable to stop, and I don't think I'd have been able to use an ice axe - some sort of anchor might have been better ?

Ally

I couldn't possibly design one! I wouldn't know where to start.
An ice axe although ideal is simply not do-able either....imagine falling on one! ouch.
My guess is that cleverer minds than us have pondered this issue for years and cannot find an answer which is why we dont see them on the slopes.
I am not trying to pour negativity on a valuable crusade but a chute just cannot work, for may reasons.

I think you would have to look a the kit you carry such as your poles and try to use them to help.
Maybe you spring load pole tips with long spikes like a medieval mace that you could dig in the snow. I dont really know. Sorry.

Peter
You're onto a hiding for nothing with this idea, enjoy skiing for what it is, I for one don't want parachutes introduced into a sport in which the risks are already well managed.
Helmets, body armour, back protectors & bobble hats to name a few, adding a parachute to the list is just not on.
Sorry for being so negative.

Finn

Ian Wickham wrote:
it can be taught, and lets be honest it could save your life 8)

Agreed.

Yes OK get the point but he also asked for data, everyone just gave out there views

Snapzzz wrote:

Comparing them to a ski parachute is plain silly.

Well maybe it is, point was that it is possible even though it is not feasible. Well OK it is not possible I guess

AllyG wrote:

bandit wrote:There is a proven self arrest technique which has been in existence for many years. It is routinely taught to skiers who take higher level and off piste instruction.

And it is?

Finger nails

Trencher

How about going the other way and introducing a jet pack.

I've been watching road runner :)

It's why classical guitarist very seldom slide over cliffs.

Trencher