The number of statements made by the 10 coaches for the 20 cases related to factors within the categories equipment, speed and course setting and other factors
| Equipment, speed and course setting and other factors | Statements | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Too aggressive skis and boots | 15 | 12 |
| Too aggressive skis | 9 | 7 | |
| No binding release | 6 | 3 | |
| Incorrect ski and boot setup | 5 | 3 | |
| Speed and course setting | Challenging course set for the racers | 8 | 5 |
| High speed | 9 | 5 | |
| Other factors | Inexperienced/young racer | 7 | 7 |
| Previous injuries | 5 | 4 | |
| Physical conditioning | 5 | 4 | |
| Psychological factors | 5 | 4 | |
| Safety net, gate panels | 6 | 2 | |
| High bib number | 2 | 2 | |
| Bad luck | 2 | 2 | |
There was no limitation on the number of different factors the coaches could identify. The table also shows the number of injury cases where these specific factors were assumed to contribute to the injury situation.