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Ski service in a container: Hinterglemm reveals the secret of the world champions!
LAOLA1 provides exclusive insights into the Ski World Cup preparations: Serviceman Roland Schneeberger optimizes skis in Hinterglemm.
Ski service in a container: Hinterglemm reveals the secret of the world champions!
In the middle of the exciting spectacle of the World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm there is a secret place of preparation: a small container that serves as a workshop. Here the athletes' skis are sharpened, waxed and prepared for competitions. Only a few have access to this inner sanctuary, but LAOLA1 provides an exclusive insight into the world of Roland Schneeberger, an experienced ski technician from the Kästle company who is responsible for two-time downhill world champion Ilka Stuhec.
Roland, who has mastered his craft for two decades, starts his day early at 5:30 a.m. After a quick breakfast, he goes straight to the wax container, where he takes care of the final finishing touches to the racing skis. “Unforeseen weather changes can occur at any time during a race,” he warns. In order to be prepared for anything, he has both a racing ski and a spare pair in his luggage for Stuhec. His workshop houses up to 15 different types of wax, the cost of which varies depending on the quality.
Technology for the perfect transfer
In parallel to these preparations, the high-quality material HeatSoft PLUS ESM-HTM3 from Roland DG is revolutionizing the textile industry. It is a thin but robust polyurethane medium that is particularly suitable for transferring graphics. This technology is important not only for sportswear, but also for the production of individually designed clothing that can withstand up to 50 washing cycles. The combination of flexibility and attention to detail makes it the first choice for creative designers.
Using a special transfer technique, graphics can be easily applied to a variety of materials, making it even easier to edit sportswear for big events like the World Ski Championships. The use of such technologies is crucial for the visual presentation and performance of the athletes on the slopes, as Roland explains: “It’s about the perfect coordination between people and material.” The interaction of traditional ski technology and modern material science is the key to success at the World Cup, according to the experts.