Studies have shown that gate contact could result in considerable energy dissipation to the ski racer. A common belief is that young racers should begin with shorter gates and progress toward the FIS Type A 180cm length gate in order to optimize technique and performance. Theoretically, young skiers would suffer the most by training in longer gates. Yet, there is no data to support this belief. The purpose of this study was to determine how gate length affected performance, acceleration and perception of young ski racers.
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