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That case though was about safety of the audience, says the article.

• lhoff 6y ago
  True, but nevertheless it shows that it can be done. Formula 1 and motor racing in general is a prime example for that as well. Formula 1 has a strict set of rules that makes sure the speed and cornering speeds aren't going through the roof because of deadly accidents in the past. The same could be done for sledding. Reduce speed by limiting what is technically allowed and improve protection of the athletes. From reading the article i could imagine that a headrest with a dampening foam is added to the sledge and prevent the helmet from touching the ice. Or add role bars to the sledge that protects the athletes from injuries during a crash. Or a emergency brake that stops the sledge from sliding all the way to the end after a crash. There are many more things that i can imagine. If it all makes sense has to be evaluated. But first the political will to change something has to be there. And i think that's the difference between formula 1 and sledding. In one sport there was instant death of the athletes and in the other the athletes deteriorated over time.
  • mhb 6y ago
    Instead of or in addition to all that, wouldn't you just make the course less steep?
    • lhoff 6y ago
      Sure that would work as well. But i imagine that to be much more expensive then adding some requirements to the sledge that increases drag or increases the sliding friction
• onikolas7 6y ago
  There are many instances of redesign due to safety concerns. The clean and press was removed from weightlifting because it was very bad for the back. Some judo throws (such as ones that twisted the knee) where also removed for safety reasons.