In article gxTmj.43615$fj2.8769@edtnps82,
"Micheal Artindale" wrote:

On TV when watching various races, you always see the competitors in helmets
and in skin tight suits.

At any hills/mountains I have skied at, some people wear a helmet, yet no
one wears those skin tight suits.

I sort of understand why, but....

I also XC Ski on various club owned trails. The clothing that racers wear,
is also seen worn by those who just ski for fun.

Why does this happen?

Micheal

Because downhill racers are sacrificing comfort and warmth for a very
brief run where recreational downhill skiers are out there for hours.

With cross-country skiers, the athletes and the recreation participants
usage profile is much more similar.

--
Alan Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
"If you raise the ceiling four feet, move the fireplace from that wall
to that wall, you'll still only get the full stereophonic effect if you
sit in the bottom of that cupboard."