I'm far from even dreaming of being able to ski the short line lengths that many of you folks ski on here but.........................has there ever been any consideration to electronics and tagging?
Why could the gates not have sensors in them (at both ends) and teh skier tie a electrode onto either his front or rear binding?
This way the results would be instantaneous. If the tag goes through the sensors good entrance. However if it doesn't go through simple - didn't make the gate!
I believe it can be done easily. Problem is the cost and not many clubs or amatures will invest in something that is electronic and mixes with water.
Many service companies use the exact same theory when tools or parts are returned to their shops. Tools have tags placed inside them and when they pass through sensors on their return they automatically pop as as being back.
It would be a true result just don't know who could create it, what the costs would be, and whether or not it would be supported?
Just an amature skiers thoughts? :)