Dave,

Why would this be better or more fair than a mass start?

Scott

p.s. I don't know why I am asking because I leave Monday for a month and a
half so I will probably miss the discussion.

"Dave M-K" wrote in message
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Does anyone know of a ski race that does a roll-out start similar to those
done with bike races? A race I help organize has thrown this idea out
there as a way to utilize the same start and finish.

What has been discussed is to have a 4-stroke snow machine lead the skiers
for the first K or so then turn off and let the 'race' begin. The
roll-out section is about 1.5 pisten bulley's wide.

At this point it is not a likely possibility but do folks think we are
setting ourselves up for a cluster f.ck? I somewhat like the idea but I'm
pretty certain there would be a major yard sale during the roll-out.

Dave