Vermont Antique Ski Race

Suicide Six

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Many thanks to Suicide Six and its staff and World Cup Supply.

RESULTS:

1975-1995 Straight Skis

Women (photo below: Kirk Flynn, Susan Bassett, Katie George, Susan Dorn)

Men (photo below: Hans Truckenbrod, Adam Weiss, Ben Green)

Metal/Fiberglass

Women (photo above)

Men (photo Eric Cutting, Kermit Upton, Rick Walters)

Wood

Men (photo below: Pete Donaghy, Bill Henne, Bill McCollom)

Strictly Vintage (photo below: John Flynn, Jim Mills, Jonathan Robinson)

This was a best of two runs race. Racers can click their names to see a video of their finish (sorry a few were missed.)

Here are some of the skis people used: K2 comps, Hart Competitions with Salomon 555 Equipe bindings, Head 360s, Sear Roebuck skis, Dynamic VR, PRE, Rossignol Olympique, Rossignol 4S, VR-17, Rossignol G3, Northlands, Rossi Stratos, Volkl P30, pre-War wood skis without metal edges, Dynastar 69, Latersports, Comp C4, Kneissl White Stars.

Special Awards:

Richard Knight – Best vintage outfit (green pants below)

Douglas Banoff – Most authentic on his pre-War wood skis with no metal edges (tall skis below)

Bill McCollom – Most spectacular fall (bib 50)

Many thanks to all the Masters racers who helped with the course work, Jonathan Robinson for bringing a small percent of his ski archive, Peter Gephardt – the starter, Phil Deckert – the timer, Brian Irwin – the announcer and course setter, and Bill McCollom – the organizer.

Registration 7:30-9; 11-1

Race entry: $45 for non-pass holders, $25 for pass holders includes race, lift ticket, and special gift

Format: Controlled GS, 2 run on The Face

Awards party at 3:30 in the Suicide Six Base lodge

Categories:

Straight skis – 1975-1995

Metal/Fiberglass – pre-1975

Wood – pre-1975

Strictly Vintage – Skis, boots, and bindings, pre-1975

Vintage skis with demo bindings will be available on race day.

All proceeds benefit the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum