The effectiveness of speedskating suits to increase average skating speed was analyzed at the Olympic winter games.
The average skating speed of male and female speed skaters at distances from 500 to 10000 meters was measured. Speed not only depends on physical characteristics of the skaters, but also on speedskating suits that reduce drag.
Wearing a Skinsuit, significantly increases average skating speed, especially in long-distance events. This suit increased speed by up to 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap on a 400-meter oval.
Bioracer , the manufacturer for Kartskins, has been developing ice-skating suits for more than 10 years. Similar fabrics and tests are used to develop the Kartskins suits.
