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The equations given in the previous chapter for a downhill cross-country skier are also applicable to an alpine downhill skier. However, we have ignored the lift force on the cross-country skier since the velocity is relatively low. For an alpine skier and especially a speed-skier the aerodynamic lift on the body will be important. Since the lift will indirectly reduce the ski friction, a reduction of the friction coefficient μ could be applied. For the speed-skier at velocities around 250 km/h, the lift force will seriously influence the stability of the athlete.
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Nørstrud, H. (2008). Alpine Downhill and Speed-Skiing. In: Nørstrud, H. (eds) Sport Aerodynamics. CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 506. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-89297-8_7
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