Leaf Speed Suit
Apparel And Equipment For Mens Three Track Downhill Ski
How might we maximize aerodynamics + protection for LW2 Alpine Skiers?
Athlete Classification
- LW2
- Mens Single Leg Three Track Ski at or above knee amputation
Equipment
- Single Ski
- Outrigger
- Helmet
- Body Armor*
- Speed Suit*
* Standard equipment issued to para and olympians alike... Para athletes diy adjust for limb differences
Expert Insights
“Small differences in drag of a skier’s apparel have a major impact on placement”
- Len Brownlie, PHD
“The padding we wear has to be close to our bodies so they don’t slow us down”
- Louis Mulhen-Schulte
“If the position isn’t tight, then we loose”
- Eric Guay
