Hello, my name is Kyle and I'm a World Cup Skeleton athlete, writer, and web entrepreneur. This is my personal site

How much does a skeleton sled cost?

So you’re thinking about getting started in skeleton and you’re ready to buy a sled. If you read my previous post, you know that I recommend waiting a season before purchasing your own equipment. However for the more curious (or deep pocketed), I’m going to answer the most popular sled questions in this post. So [...]

Thoughts on the first day of Olympic competition

With the first day of racing over in Whistler, I think it’s safe to say there aren’t many surprises on the time sheets. Before I go further, I want to congratulate Amy and Martins for taking the lead after day one! So did everything play out as expected? Here are a few thoughts.  The women [...]

How to watch the Olympic Skeleton races

The Olympic skeleton events are almost here! Unfortunately watching the race isn’t going to be as easy for skeleton fans as it is for ice skating fans. Here are the options I’ve discovered for catching all of the action Thursday and Friday, including a few personal tips for getting the most from the race. The [...]

How to get started in skeleton

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “How do I get started in skeleton”? If you’ve ever had the desire to slide headfirst down an ice track at 85mph with your chin two inches from the ice, this is the post for you! I’m going to cover your first year of sliding [...]

Official Training in Vancouver, Predictions

Official training starts today in Vancouver. As I get updates on the training times, I’ll post them here. On a related note, several people have asked for my predictions on the race. While I haven’t decided whether or not to make those predictions public, I’ll be happy to share the current odds in case you [...]

Should the networks show Nodar’s crash video?

In short — absolutely. It was the right journalistic decision. I’ve heard the argument that NBC and the media have a responsibility to Nodar’s family, and should show sensitivity and restrain during a time like this. That’s only partially correct. They must be sensitive to the family’s needs. However their responsibility is first and foremost [...]

Should the networks show Nodar’s crash video?

In short — absolutely. It was the right journalistic decision. I’ve heard the argument that NBC and the media have a responsibility to Nodar’s family, and should show sensitivity and restrain during a time like this. That’s only partially correct. They must be sensitive to the family’s needs. However their responsibility is first and foremost [...]

A terrible tragedy in Vancouver

This morning, 21-year old Georgian Luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed on the track in Whistler. Rest in peace, Nodar. A men’s Olympic luger from the country of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash on a track that is the world’s fastest and has raised safety concerns among competitors. A tearful IOC president Jacques [...]

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