Ski and snowboard racers wear skinsuits for a reason. On a course like Fort William, it makes about 8 seconds difference.Barel is a cool rider. I hope there will never wear skinsuits in the world cup or as race-standard outfit.
I´m pretty sure snowborders and skiers would do longer airs and more complicated tricks with tight clothes, but there is just more in to it then just funktion, even for a time-ticking sport like downhill...
It´s supposed to look fun and cool, tights will never be cool for the initial DH-rider at young age.
8 Seconds was the difference between 1st and 5th place. Another 8 seconds takes you to 20th.