> much better that the 1/100 used by downhill skiers (this has boggled me
for some time).
>
Gary,
Finally, I may be able to give imput, rather than always asking for it!
My credentials are: 25 years racing at the international level; competed in
slalom (31st out of 65 - O.K. for a 40 yr. old [120 in ski racing years] w/
11 knee operations) at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games; etc., etc.
The timers used often DO measure to the 1/1000's, but it is felt that the
timers used cannot be consistantly accurate enough at that 1/1000's level to
be fairly used, so the 1/1000's are rounded off.
Obviously, this is not the case w/ today's improved timers. But the rules
governing how far out in place holdings timers will record have been around
for a long time, and 'though I've been only involved in the sport of
AutoX'ing for a few short months, I defy anyone to show me a Governing
Body, such as the International Ski Federation (F.I.S.), that's more
entrenched and unresponsive to change and improvement!
Have I ever lost a medal by a 1/100? No, but I did lose a Bronze medal in
the '91 Masters World Champs by .03 sec. And just last season, there was a
tie for first at a World Cup race (the F1 Grand Prix of the sport.)
Happy to be in the relatively safe and sane sport of AutoX'ing where I can
age gracefully!
Bill Schenker
Cal Club #36
'99 csp Miata
P.S. If anyone ever needs advice on skiing, that's one area I know at least
something about!
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