About GrafixMat Coasters
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Back Story
About GrafixMat Coasters:
Each GrafixMat® is a work of art, masterfully laser-engraved on the cork front with a unique and amusing story colorfully illustrated on its flip-side. For a treasured gift or your own personal collection; select one or create a set of 2, 4, 6 or more from 21 themed Collections totaling more than 500 contemporary and fine art designs. Made from eco-friendly recycled cork from Portugal and Spain, yet handcrafted in the U.S.A. GrafixMats® are so artfully designed and intriguing, we've created a hanging hole in the back of each coaster.
All Natural • Durable • Easy Wash • Singles or Sets • Storage Caddies • 4 1/4" Diameter, 5/16" Thick • Green Certified
Front Design:
Downhill Skier
The Back Story:
Downhill Skiing
Alpine skiing became an Olympic event in 1948 at the Games in St Moritz, Switzerland. The rules for the Downhill were developed by Sir Arnold Lunn for the 1921 British National Ski Championships. The Downhill involves high speeds and the greatest risks of all alpine events. Racers on an international-level course will exceed speeds of 80 mph., but over speeds of 90 mph, at the Lauberhorn course in Wengen, Switzerland, and the Hahnekamm course in Kitzbühel, Austria. Competing in the Downhill event requires great strength and high speed technical expertise.