This relationship dates back to the Native Americans, who hung empty gourds for Purple Martin nests. Most people welcome Purple Martin neighbors, as these birds are agile hunters and eat large quantities of winged insects. (However, contrary to popular belief, mosquitoes do not form a large part of their diet.) Purple Martins exhibit a very high level of site fidelity.
The vertical drop for a Super-G course must be between 350â650 m (1,150â2,130 ft) for men, 350â600 m (1,150â1,970 ft) for women, and 250â450 m (820â1,480 ft) for children. In the Olympic Winter Games, FIS World Ski Championships, and FIS World Cups, minimums are raised to 400 m (1,300 ft) for both men and women.
The age range can be from 14 to 25. For guys the age range is more flexible and they can start from the age of 16 until their late 40âs. They need to be between 180cm to 188cm (5â11 to 6â2), with an excellent physique and a chest size of 94cm to 106cm (37â to 42â) and 76cm to 81cm (30â to 32â) waist.