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EQUINOX: GOING DOWNHILL FAST
(1990)
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Production countries
- Great Britain
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Examines the science involved in speed skiing, from the structure of the snow to aerodynamics, vbration, tribology (the study of surfaces), ski design and wax chemistry, and places it in the historical context of skiing. Tests the claim that a speed of 150 mph. is possible - the world record stands at 139.03 mph.
Top five credits
- Director
- FAIRGRIEVE, Andy
- Production Company
- InCA
- Sponsor
- Channel Four Television Company
- Executive Producer
- HAWS, Chris