Insight - Cutting Edge Science

During Ekstremsportveko 2011 NTNU invited athletes, locals and visitors to explore the science of extreme sports in two interesting presentations, "Body and Mind on the Edge" and "Flying man, the science and the suit" at Voss Kulturhus. 

Insight - Body and Mind on the Edge

How much can your body tolerate? How far can you push your mind? Breaking free – is it all about control? Three scientists explore the deeper levels of extreme sports together with the audience, delving into the mind, the body and the arts.

Bjørn Alterhaug NTNU Professor, Music and improvisation
Lisa Vivoll Straume NTNU PhD. Candidate, Positive psychology and Flow experience
Alf O. Brubakk NTNU Professor Emeritus, Environmental Physiology

Insight – Flying man, the science and the suit

Like modern DaVincis, these Wingsuit scientists have developed a cutting edge wing profile, guaranteed to fly them further than all record holders. Optimized aerodynamics, flying techniques and security are combined into their newly manufactured suit that will be presented for the festival participants.

Siri Omholt Master Student, CFD-Simulation of a Wingsuit
Hans Iver Lange Scientist, BASE jumper and Wingsuit innovator