Framework of perceived risk factor categories within the basic categories athlete, course, equipment and snow (in alphabetic order respectively), as derived from qualitative expert stakeholder interviews 10 years ago by Spörri et al5
| Athlete Aspects of body temperature Athlete’s adaptability Athlete’s crash behaviour Athlete’s individual responsibility Athlete’s race preparation Fatigue Genetics and Anthropometry Physical aspects Psychological aspects Preinjury aspects Skiing technique and tactics | Course Bad visibility Course maintenance during race Course setting in general Jumps Level of course difficulty Safety net position and spill zone Speed and course setting aspects Speed and topographic aspects Speed in general Topography in general |
| Equipment Binding/plate Gates (panels and poles) Protectors and helmets Racing suits Ski Ski boot System ski, plate, binding, boot | Snow Aggressive snow conditions Changing snow conditions Smooth snow surface Techniques of snow preparation |