Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:48 pm
Burcu,
Probably the best indication of potential flat speed is the CYBER SLALOM. Here's the layout:
Stand still
Clock start
PUSH 15 feet
No pushing after the first cone.
Slalom through 25 cones spaced at 6 feet apart.
15 feet to finish line (no push)
Stop clock.
The total distance is 174 feet (15 + 15 + 144)
The fastest time for this course is 7.9 seconds. The math will reveal this is an average speed from start to finish line of 15 miles an hour or 22 feet per second.
Now, remember: this is AVERAGE. Of course, the skater may push into and then accelerate through the length of the course. Top speed could be in excess of 18 or maybe 20 mph?
But, there ya' go. That's is the achievable potential a skater can go on a flat surface.
Probably the best indication of potential flat speed is the CYBER SLALOM. Here's the layout:
Stand still
Clock start
PUSH 15 feet
No pushing after the first cone.
Slalom through 25 cones spaced at 6 feet apart.
15 feet to finish line (no push)
Stop clock.
The total distance is 174 feet (15 + 15 + 144)
The fastest time for this course is 7.9 seconds. The math will reveal this is an average speed from start to finish line of 15 miles an hour or 22 feet per second.
Now, remember: this is AVERAGE. Of course, the skater may push into and then accelerate through the length of the course. Top speed could be in excess of 18 or maybe 20 mph?
But, there ya' go. That's is the achievable potential a skater can go on a flat surface.