You’ve heard of the Slope world record – the fastest time ever recorded on skis, or the fastest vertical distance skied up and down in 24 hours. But what is the slope world record and how do you qualify? This article will discuss the Slope system and how it works, along with the Guinness world record for steepest street in the world. Read on to learn about it and become a Slope champion!
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Speed skier Ivan Origone broke the world record for the fastest speed on skis
Ivan Origone is a speed skier from Italy who broke the world record for the fastest speed on snow in 2016. He achieved this feat despite the fact that there is no gate or turn involved. In fact, he simply goes down a hill in the fastest way possible. Watch Origone’s run below to see how fast he can go. One thing to note about the speed: the 158.4 mph number is not a typo! It is actually the same as Origone’s normal speed, though Europeans use commas instead of decimals.
Ivan Origone beat the off-the-line speed of a Formula 1 car by accelerating to 158.4 mph in 5.5 seconds. That is faster than a Formula 1 car, which takes five seconds to reach 125 mph. It’s amazing to think that the Italian speed skier was able to do this in such a short time.
Speed skiing is a growing sport in the winter. It is gaining popularity among spectators and is considered a highly dangerous sport. Although the sport isn’t an Olympic event, it is a huge hit amongst fans. Despite the danger, it is still popular among fans. There is no official limit on how fast you can ski in this sport. With Ivan Origone’s recent world record, ski racing can reach new heights.
Vertical distance skied up and down in 24 hours
A 26-year-old British man, Callum Mackenzie, has broken the Guinness World Record for the “greatest vertical distance skied up and downhill in 24 hours”. The feat was achieved at the UK’s Chill Factore indoor ski hill. Callum had to climb the 180m indoor slope 200 times, totalling a total vertical ascent of 12,000 metres. While attempting the feat, he took five-minute breaks every hour. He was not allowed to use ski lifts for the duration of the feat.
The world record for the most vertical distance skied up and down in 24 hour was once held by an Austrian skimo racer, but on March 18th, Foote broke the record with a distance of 61,200 feet. Foote set out at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17 and completed his 60 laps of 1,020 feet on Ed’s Run. He finished the feat with 20 minutes to spare.
For this challenge, Foote, who devotes his winters to skiing at high intensity, used the same technique that he does for his races. After skiing at Hardrock, he came up with the idea of a new vert record, and wanted to do the same to resemble the 24-hour effort of a 100-mile race. His idea was met with great success and he broke Dorschlag’s record.
Street’s steepness measured by Guinness
Harlech, Wales, has a new steepest street. After decades of holding the title, the residents of Harlech are challenging Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand. The New Zealand street measures at 35o, whereas the Harlech street is one degree steeper. Measurements have been sent to Guinness World Records, and a decision is expected later this month. If your street is steeper than the New Zealand one, you can submit your own measurements.
While Harlech claims that their street was steeper, the city was unable to provide documents pertaining to its history before 1842. In fact, the village is believed to be at least 1,000 years old. Regardless, the city plans a celebration to celebrate the title. But in the meantime, residents of the area will celebrate their new title. However, Stoff has a few things to say. First, he wants the Guinness organization to be more transparent and robust in their judging process.
Baldwin Street in Dunedin had been the steepest street in the world until June 2019. Now, the title goes to Ffordd Pen Llech in Harlech, Wales, which is two percent steeper than the former record holder. However, after an independent survey of both streets, the town’s residents have a chance to prove that Ffordd Pen Llech has the highest gradient in the world.