Its been 4 years since French skier Quentin Ladame squeezed into his skin tight red one-piece and launched the legendary speed skiing hill at the Vars France backwards. On that faithful day, Quentin Ladame set the record for the fastest switch skiing 138.62 km/h (86.13 mph). If anyone thinks they can do better the record is for the taking but I think it will stand.

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....