From a quick google search: *In a stable, belly-to-earth position, terminal velocity of the human body is about 200 km/h (about 120mph). A stable, freefly, head-down position produces a speed of around 240-290 km/h (around 150-180 mph).* So he reached around the head down freefall speed on skis...
This depends on altitude. Felix Baumgartner was the First human to break the sound barrier in freefall, completed the Highest freefall parachute jump (38,969.4 m / 127,852 ft) and achieved the Fastest speed in freefall (1,357.6 km/h / 843.6 mph).
IF you are wondering how it was done - look closely at the poster pics of his run, and see he is flying 2 inches above the snow! I met him at an event in Colorado, and saw the Atomic 240 skis he used (with the tips cut off at angle) and while it was super dangerous, some skiers find that if they move the skis out to the side, angle them just right, for the fraction of a second it takes to go thru the speed traps they are actually flying at very low altitude, dude. OH, also see he is using the new at the time ESS v.a.r. bindings, that allow them to be moved forwards and back to get the exact position that works best, perfect balance is needed, to do this 'trick'. {while ski shops HATED these bindings, they gave Austrian racers and now many others an advantage, esp. with short deep sidecut skis they are needed to get the right placement in the ski, on the hill, without tools}
I remember that too. It was so sad, that he died while sleeping in the back of a broken down Volkswagen Rabbit, on the side of the road. When I volunteered at the 1980 Winter Olympics, at Whiteface Mt, my sister and I got to see the Mens Downhill just below a section called Niagara, and the racers were whizzing by at around 80 mph. A family friend named Ed, brought us through the woods to this spot, right on the side of the course, and we had a part in preparing the course for the Olympics. We drilled holes in the icy snow, for the poles, and tied the red and blue panels, on the poles, and sideslipped through, after shoveling loose snow off. The racers rip through the air, making a noise like an open car window.
About 104 mph. This would be scary to me, compared to Skiing. Skiers have gone 158 mph plus, but they at least, don't have a bicycle under them. Speed skiers are in contact with a smoother surface.
Wait, what? In what position? Surely if someone is wearing a speed suit and aims themselves headfirst, arms back, straight at the ground, they're going to go faster?
@@SnootchieBootchies27 That's correct. I don't remember the exact speed, but I believe that someone fell head first while holding a cone shaped object in front of them (or something like that), and they reached over 500km/h at least.
@@SnootchieBootchies27 air density plays a huge roll as well. That's why every record run is done on this same hill. Has the right shape and very high altitude.
@@JanFarrell not really. Planes and cars don't have the same engines. Here, the guy just compares two humans. Non motorized humans. Powered by the same "engine", which is gravity. But the advantages of free fall are obvious, hence this massive difference of velocity.
Try skiing without poles; it’s very awkward. Besides the fact that poles are used to pole plant and signal beginning of turns in regular skiing, they do play a role in balance and stability. It’s a strange thing as one wouldn’t think they make that much difference, but they do. When I was a coach and had to ski without poles (carrying gates and drills, etc.), I just couldn’t ski the same. 🤷🏻♀️ -former ski racer
We use them for pushing off, for reference in our speed position and a little extra weight (they're allowed to be up to 1kg each). Also, it's in the rules we need them, although we would have no trouble doing similar speeds without them.
My glider has a top airspeed speed of 270kph, at an altitude of 2,000 metres that’s 300 kph plus. More with a tail wind. Mind you, I’ve done 98 kph on skis, when I was thirty ish, and it was only 1000 times scarier than my glider is…… I take my hat off to these skiing chaps, but I believe that Felix Baumgartner holds the world record for the fastest unpowered human at 1.25 Mach. Astronauts are powered up to Space. Don’t get tetchy, just a comment for fun….. 😎 PS., Twelve, I wish……
Please publish your comments about the incomprehensible and arbitrary squalification of Simone Origone at Vars competition for defects in the material.
A great achievement - such courage! 'Them' won't let us do this in the USA anymore, too risky. Do you suppose it would be possibly a bit faster without poles? Might be safer without them in a crash, if you dare!
@@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea Well for one I've tired it and there is no other adrenaline rush like it - every time - fire in the guts, every flying time. What would be the purpose of not doing it, if it had too great a risk?
@@JanFarrell Yes i know, having been at speed events in the USA and taken a run or two trying out the course above Silverton, CO.. I know poles are required in the rules yet ought to read them. I began skiing without poles decades ago and know i am faster 'cruising' long carved turns without them. In theory a speed skier could be more aerodynamic and so go a few MPH faster without the poles. To add a tip - seeing a top speed skier from the early 80's, Knauss (dang would have to look up his name, my mind is gone from too many concussionz myself) along with the late great record holder for many years Steve McKinney, it was noticed he made a 'ugh' effort sound, pulling his feet up and pushing off on every little bump in the snow, making speed, and this is the differance between those going a little faster is they know to do this naturally. Even our great slalom champion Shiffrin, knows what it means to 'move my feet really, really, fast" not just fast but to 'make speed'. We also came up with - 'keep your hands up in front of your face'. Keep your head down and hands up, if you dare!
From a quick google search: *In a stable, belly-to-earth position, terminal velocity of the human body is about 200 km/h (about 120mph). A stable, freefly, head-down position produces a speed of around 240-290 km/h (around 150-180 mph).* So he reached around the head down freefall speed on skis...
I was wondering about this, thanks for saving me the research! That is insane.
This depends on altitude. Felix Baumgartner was the First human to break the sound barrier in freefall, completed the Highest freefall parachute jump (38,969.4 m / 127,852 ft) and achieved the Fastest speed in freefall (1,357.6 km/h / 843.6 mph).
Yup, nice and fast :)
Christ, I did 108kmph before and that was terrifying! This is nuts!
kmph?
@@SnootchieBootchies27 Kilometres per hour
@@nick260682 that's kph, then.
65km was my maximum. On a board with about 10 days experience on the thing. That damn near made me shit my pants so your 108 seems heroic to me 😅
I did 120. I know what you felt. Just barely not out of control. And literally nothing must go wrong or you’re toast 😂. Once, and never again.
I remember when Steve Mckinney broke 200 Kmh in the late 70's and I wondered how that would ever be beaten
Humans ;)
IF you are wondering how it was done - look closely at the poster pics of his run, and see he is flying 2 inches above the snow! I met him at an event in Colorado, and saw the Atomic 240 skis he used (with the tips cut off at angle) and while it was super dangerous, some skiers find that if they move the skis out to the side, angle them just right, for the fraction of a second it takes to go thru the speed traps they are actually flying at very low altitude, dude.
OH, also see he is using the new at the time ESS v.a.r. bindings, that allow them to be moved forwards and back to get the exact position that works best, perfect balance is needed, to do this 'trick'. {while ski shops HATED these bindings, they gave Austrian racers and now many others an advantage, esp. with short deep sidecut skis they are needed to get the right placement in the ski, on the hill, without tools}
I remember that too.
It was so sad, that he died while sleeping in the back of a broken down Volkswagen Rabbit, on the side of the road.
When I volunteered at the 1980 Winter Olympics, at Whiteface Mt, my sister and I got to see the Mens Downhill just below a section called Niagara, and the racers were whizzing by at around 80 mph.
A family friend named Ed, brought us through the woods to this spot, right on the side of the course, and we had a part in preparing the course for the Olympics.
We drilled holes in the icy snow, for the poles, and tied the red and blue panels, on the poles, and sideslipped through, after shoveling loose snow off.
The racers rip through the air, making a noise like an open car window.
Dang. That's serious badassery! 😮
After smashing the speed skiing record, he went on to win the Britney Spears Oops I Did It Again costume contest.
How do you know this? :D
Unbelievable speed
Oh dear.
About 104 mph.
This would be scary to me, compared to Skiing.
Skiers have gone 158 mph plus, but they at least, don't have a bicycle under them.
Speed skiers are in contact with a smoother surface.
For info, it takes 6 secondes from 0 to 200km/h
Awesome, in the free world that is 158 MPH
Wow 255.5, that's a lot faster than terminal velocity. How do they do that?
Aerodynamics - helmets and suit
You're referring to terminal velocity in a spread eagle position. Head down terminal velocity is considerably faster - about 180 mph
probably also helps that the air is much less dense at some where around 1850m than at sea level
@@elijahbragg7115 Not many skydivers are in free fall at or around sea level.
@@Catcrumbs😂
I just did 42.8mph on my electric skateboard 😂
255 is just the beginning when I ski.
Hahaha!!
To put it in perspective, terminal velocity of a human free falling is around 200kmh
Wait, what? In what position? Surely if someone is wearing a speed suit and aims themselves headfirst, arms back, straight at the ground, they're going to go faster?
@@SnootchieBootchies27 That's correct. I don't remember the exact speed, but I believe that someone fell head first while holding a cone shaped object in front of them (or something like that), and they reached over 500km/h at least.
terminal velocity is when you just fall relaxed (unconsious for example)@@SnootchieBootchies27
@@SnootchieBootchies27 air density plays a huge roll as well. That's why every record run is done on this same hill. Has the right shape and very high altitude.
Yup, flat belly, yes!
While this is an astonishing record the fastest non-motorized human is 530km/h in sky diving
not even close...^^
1 357,6 km/h. Felix Baumgartner.
We aren't exactly falling towards the planet, but already "on it". wouldn't that be like comparing planes with cars?
@@JanFarrell not really. Planes and cars don't have the same engines. Here, the guy just compares two humans. Non motorized humans. Powered by the same "engine", which is gravity. But the advantages of free fall are obvious, hence this massive difference of velocity.
What they don't mention is this man has an unfair advantage. His massive balls help increase his momentum and maximise his speed.
They’re an alloy of tungsten and depleted uranium encased in a steel and titanium alloy shell. A definite advantage for him.
Hahaha
Fun track !
MsPH 158.7
How steep is this slope? In percent or degrees?
98%
@@ZenteWakfu lol
@@aocxeyou understand 98 %?
@@thomasbruckbauer8949 98% is practically vertical it will be more like 45
@@aocxe The answer to his question is "I do not understand 98%".
Why do they need poles
I think for stability
Try skiing without poles; it’s very awkward. Besides the fact that poles are used to pole plant and signal beginning of turns in regular skiing, they do play a role in balance and stability. It’s a strange thing as one wouldn’t think they make that much difference, but they do. When I was a coach and had to ski without poles (carrying gates and drills, etc.), I just couldn’t ski the same. 🤷🏻♀️
-former ski racer
We use them for pushing off, for reference in our speed position and a little extra weight (they're allowed to be up to 1kg each). Also, it's in the rules we need them, although we would have no trouble doing similar speeds without them.
I’m 61 and last year I did 275 kph with no power, and I know others who have been faster. Just saying…………..
61? Wow. Based on your comment i'd say you're 12. 😅
Just sayin'...
Oh dear :D
My glider has a top airspeed speed of 270kph, at an altitude of 2,000 metres that’s 300 kph plus. More with a tail wind. Mind you, I’ve done 98 kph on skis, when I was thirty ish, and it was only 1000 times scarier than my glider is…… I take my hat off to these skiing chaps, but I believe that Felix Baumgartner holds the world record for the fastest unpowered human at 1.25 Mach. Astronauts are powered up to Space. Don’t get tetchy, just a comment for fun….. 😎 PS., Twelve, I wish……
I’d like to see them try it in mph!
Did you ever hear of conversion?
@@jeanbanbois3940 Mph is much faster than kph.
@eprn1n2: ROFL, perfect trawlin’ comment-you even hooked a few, I see.
@@brianmgrim Don’t get me started on knots!
@@eprn1n2
Some people thought you were serious! “Captain Literal strikes again!” 😂
Just show the footage without restarting it over and over next time... kinda undermined the specialness of it
It's difficult to show our speed on camera
@@JanFarrell fair enough but i think most people understand that these days and it was just frustrating to watch this over edited clip
Please publish your comments about the incomprehensible and arbitrary squalification of Simone Origone at Vars competition for defects in the material.
I wouldn't call it incomprehensible or arbitrary, but I wasn't there.
he cannot go faster because he's made of 8 bits
🤗wow..............⛷
😅 Promo-SM
hahaha
So how fast is that
Splunge mph
wouldnt the fastest non motorized humans be falling at terminal velocity?
Is that "on" the planet, or falling towards it?
@rellyou know what fair enough lol
that does mean we can go faster than this though
93 en snowboard 😂
Bien!!!!
A great achievement - such courage!
'Them' won't let us do this in the USA anymore, too risky.
Do you suppose it would be possibly a bit faster without poles?
Might be safer without them in a crash, if you dare!
What's the purpose of time-attacking sports if it holds no risk? ;-;
@@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea Well for one I've tired it and there is no other adrenaline rush like it -
every time - fire in the guts, every flying time.
What would be the purpose of not doing it, if it had too great a risk?
Poles gives us a push off the start, a reference for our position, extra weight and are mandatory in the rules ;)
@@JanFarrell Yes i know, having been at speed events in the USA and taken a run or two trying out the course above Silverton, CO.. I know poles are required in the rules yet ought to read them. I began skiing without poles decades ago and know i am faster 'cruising' long carved turns without them. In theory a speed skier could be more aerodynamic and so go a few MPH faster without the poles.
To add a tip - seeing a top speed skier from the early 80's, Knauss (dang would have to look up his name, my mind is gone from too many concussionz myself) along with the late great record holder for many years Steve McKinney, it was noticed he made a 'ugh' effort sound, pulling his feet up and pushing off on every little bump in the snow, making speed, and this is the differance between those going a little faster is they know to do this naturally. Even our great slalom champion Shiffrin, knows what it means to 'move my feet really, really, fast" not just fast but to 'make speed'.
We also came up with - 'keep your hands up in front of your face'. Keep your head down and hands up, if you dare!
I would not take this record because of that awful stupid hat 😂
Hahaha
I bet i can go faster jumping out of an airplane with a parachute ;)
Without a parachute, for sure
Baumgartner attained 1340 kph. A lot faster.
Without atmosphere, yes.
@@keirfarnum6811 And without skis😄
Not exactly "on" the planet?
@@JanFarrell That's a matter of definition.
I watched the Red Bull Stratos FULL POV video and at 57 second spot pause it he attained 1363 kph.💩
The cycling speed record is higher than 255.5 km/h, namely 296.0 km/h.
Only when being drafted, so it doesn't count.
that record was riding behind a *motorised* truck
the non-motorised, non-downhill cycling record is 144 km/h
Agreed, but I assume Simon Billy did use a motorised lift to get uphill…
@w0ttheh3ll yeah, but to be fair, this ski slope doesn't look like non-downhill
No no it was 255 mph !
How good would that be?
What a silly sport
What do you mean
so goofy
When it comes down to it all sports a pretty stupid ..
You should check out drag racing
yeah nice gay suites
good model biorobot. Z? or V? ooo no its hybrid