But going that fast isn't about just throwing yourself down a mountain.
Speed skiing requires the right gear and expertise, and there's only one man to talk to about that.
When it comes to speed, Jeff Hamilton wrote the book. To be the fastest man on earth, he became an aerodynamic specialist. Being the fastest human on skis requires physical strength, mental toughness and, well, a pretty exceptional ski. And when you're trying to set records in speed, you don't want to buy your skis off the shelf. To glide comfortably at 120 mph, racers need way longer skis and some fine tuning to keep them in check depending on the weather.