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BEAVER CREEK (Colorado, USA) - The best athletes in the world have tried it yesterday for the first time, the brand new track built for the women's World Cup races in Vail 2015. After the words of Plancker & Elena Fanchini, Francesca Marsaglia & Camilla Borsotti, thanks to ski.com and fixed to the official website of the American Federation, we have now collected the feelings of Lara Gut, Tina Maze and the team's stars and stripes to complete on the race track. Here they are.
Wednesday 27 November 2013 3 minutes reading time
Well prepared, with the typical American snow this time of the year'', cold, but beautiful "to ski", the track "Raptor" was presented yesterday to the world. Top and bottom not too difficult, with few bumps scattered here and there, the middle section is very steep and full of curves, virtually a "Super G".
Julia Mancuso: "It'' an entire track, it has everything.'' And fast, with quick turns and other more technical and demanding. I think it's very funny because of it. We will have three tests to know her better and this helps, definitely ".
LEANNE SMITH: "It'''' s like I expected. Neve beautiful, the one that is always here in Colorado.'' It was nice to sciarci above, the first tests of the season are always special, difficult, because you never know exactly what to expect., I shall use the next two trainings for a change'' my ski trip in order to adapt it to the race track and be ready for Friday. "
STACEY COOK: "It'' tough, without breath. Usually in a ski downhill sections more difficult and there are others where you can pull your breath for a moment, but here it is not, you always have to stay focused 100%. There are so many technical elements never addressed in the beginning of this season, as compressions, etc. traverese. etc. ..'' a track to be very selective in November. But my goal is to follow the best lines, take it remain comfortable and confident. "
Laurenne Ross: "'' It was really fun. I did score a nice time, despite not being in great shape. Normal'' that one is a bit passive when dealing for the first time a new trail in the test. Anyway, I are amused. This track excites me. "
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