Emdee406 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) I have a race at Whiteface this coming winter and wondered if anyone had some info on the runs being used. Apparently we train on the Old Nastar hill and will compete in dual GS on Draper's Drop. The race is late February. Any input would be really appreciated! Thanks! Edited December 19, 2016 by Emdee406 Error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I will try to get over that way for you in advance! It's steep, icy, anyhow, if that helps any Martin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgarrow Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Draper's Drop is a blue run that is used for or part of many GS races at Whiteface. It isn't very steep at all but does have a double fall line that makes it fun. Depending on how the course is set you will probably be running at about 45mph and will have a time somewhere in the 1 min range. We used it a lot for training runs and also for our local beer league races that were modified gs/sl courses. I am jealous that you are getting to race there, I miss Whiteface everyday. Hope this helps and kick ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee406 Posted December 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Thanks Will! Good info. The double fall line...does it start steep then get less so, or vice versa? Edited December 27, 2016 by Emdee406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgarrow Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 The top is the flat section and the fall line really depends on the snowmaking and grooming. Typically the top is slightly falling away to the skiers right but sometimes there is a ridge from the snowmaking almost dead center creating a possible fall away on each turn. Here are a couple of ski race/training videos that show the top and the bottom: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee406 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks so much Will, that's awesome intel! With a big dogleg like that, the dual will be interesting! Edited January 3, 2017 by Emdee406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee406 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I just completed the last race in the Airline domestic calendar and finished as overall champion with 2 wins in GS. It was redemption for my 6th place finish in the Airline World Championships (falling between the last gate and the line in the quarter finals, while leading the no. 3 seed ?). Considering it's not in age categories, I'm pretty happy with the results, racing pilots half my age! Anyway, I'm officially the fastest flight attendant in the World! Have a great end of season, and thanks for all the advice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger jr Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Way to be Martin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Nice, Martin!! Glad to see you're back on Top! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Congratulations Emdee, nicely done. I am definitely not the fastest in the world, at anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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