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At Paralympics, a sit skiing technology boom fueled by F1 and wind tunnels
- New tech partnerships with Formula One and wind tunnels are advancing sit-ski designs for Cortina 2026.
- Sit-skis are now lighter and stiffer thanks to carbon fiber and other composites.
- Wind-tunnel testing helped teams identify drag and shape improvements for Peters’ sit ski.
- Weight reduction was a primary driver of performance gains for Beijing and beyond.
- Athletes like Anna-Lena Forster and Jeroen Kampschreur are among the top contenders in Cortina.
- The Netherlands worked with Delft University of Technology to tailor sit ski frames using wind tunnels.
- Peters’ 2022 design was dubbed the Ferrari of sit skis for its performance improvements.
- Advanced leg covers reduced drag by about 10 percent in Beijing’s design.
- Engineering teams emphasize practicality, ensuring gear works in lifts and snowy conditions.
- The work in sit-ski tech is compared to other sports’ use of carbon and composites to boost performance.
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