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Ski-Flying
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Hans Thirring, a theoretical physicist at the University of Vienna, is skiing down a mountain slope wearing cape-like attire. The cape, designed by Thirring and called the Thirring mantel, is made of parachute silk and acts somewhat like a parachute to provide its wearer reduced speed while shushing down the slopes. But it also provides lift so that the skier is lighter on his skis, almost weightless. This "flight" somewhat mimics the experience felt by those participating in the relatively new sport of ski-flying (also known as ski jumping), which must have exacting conditions (i.e. little wind, hard packed snow) to ensure safety. Even in ideal conditions, ski-flying is a dangerous sport, especially if the landing is not executed properly.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
8 min
Release Date
1956-02-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
André Baruch
Narrator (voice)
Hans Thirring
Himself
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