FreeLap Timing Blog
How Do You Accurately Measure Ski Training Times?
In ski racing, hundredths of a second decide everything. But how do you measure training times accurately? Stopwatches bring too much error, lasers can be inconsistent in bad weather, and photo-finish systems are unrealistic for daily practice. This article breaks down the options and explains why consistency — not perfection — is what really matters when timing ski training runs.