We featured a video a few days ago of this world speed record but here is a much better one giving us a closer looks at the preparation, the track, the gear and the incredible acceleration…

“Edmond Plawczyk beat 3 April 2015 the world record in the mile launched in snowboarding. It achieves a speed of 203.275 km/h on the track Chabrieres in Vars in the Hautes Alpes in France.”…pardon the bootleg translation from french.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....