Checking the wind

Athletes need to know where the wind comes from before they fly. But what do you do when there is no windsock or flag? Steve Bramfitt (GBR) shows the professional way: throw up some grass leaves in the air and you'll know. Steve is currently in 16th place running down from Turnpoint 6 Säntis, on the heels of Tommy Friedrich (AUT3) and Ferdy van Schelven (NLD). 

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