Harry Egger aims to fly high

Austrian ski champion Harry Egger is attempting to set a new world speed skiing record by wearing a space age suit that will enable him to reach speeds in excess of 155 mph.

Egger hopes to become the fastest man on skis with the £42,000 suit developed using computer technology and a wind tunnel used by Formula 1 team Sauber.

The ex-world champion first broke the speed record in 1998. He is currently in France and will make his attempt before 8 April.