Estimador de Velocidade de Snowboard — Formula

How Snowboard Speed Is Estimated

Simplified Physics

Speed = sqrt(2 x g x Vertical Drop x Friction Factor)

Where g = 9.81 m/s^2 and the friction factor (0-1) accounts for snow friction and air drag.

Typical Speeds

  • Beginner: 10-20 mph
  • Intermediate: 20-35 mph
  • Advanced: 35-55 mph
  • Professional racing: 70-90 mph
  • Speed record: 157 mph (ski)

    • Factors

    Actual speed varies with wax quality, rider position (tucking vs standing), wind, temperature, and snow type.

    Exemplo Resolvido

    A 20° groomed slope, 500 m run length.

    1. Vertical drop = 500 x sin(20°) = 500 x 0.349 = 174.5 m.
    2. Speed = sqrt(2 x 9.81 x 174.5 x 0.7) = sqrt(2396) = 48.9 m/s.
    3. Speed in mph = 48.9 x 2.237 = 109.4 mph.
    4. Note: actual speed will be lower due to turning and speed-limiting technique.