It was thought that the environmentally hazardous and carcinogenic fluoride walls would be away from skiing already this winter.
Problems with test equipment and the obvious risk of cheating forced both the International Biathlon Federation (IBU) and the International Ski Federation (FIS) to postpone the decision to the future.
As I see it, there is a good, simple and inexpensive solution to the problem:
Stop whining!
Yes, just like that.
IBU, with the Swede Olle Dahlin as chairman, could lead the way and show the way to the future.
When it comes to the World Cup, my suggestion is that the IBU provides skis that are raffled off just before the start and returned after the finish.
These skis accompany the whole circus.
Deviating pairs (good or bad) are removed from the ski park, all so that there is as little difference as possible between different pairs.
The draw means that regardless of the small differences, it is perceived as more fair by the riders.
It will also be fairer between nations.
Right now the conditions are completely different as only a handful of countries can afford trucks, ramparts and lots of staff.
A large part of the financial burden disappears at once.
Today, for example, the wall team accounts for about 30% of all costs within the national team activities in Swedish biathlon.
What should the ramparts do then?
Yes, they can do something else.
But a typical herdsman is accustomed to getting up at five in the morning, working disciplined long days, they are meticulous, well-trained, and master more than one language.
Such people have never had a problem finding a job as long as humanity has existed.
Youth competitions then?
Yes, the organizer can not keep skis for all participants.
An alternative is that everyone can bring a pair that must be prepared for competition with a predetermined cheap wall.
But even there, the couples are drawn before the start, so most people get to go on someone else's skis.
The proposal would reduce the total cost of doing biathlon dramatically.
With a simple decision, the IBU can create a fairer and cheaper sport, which is also completely free of chemicals that harm both people and nature.
The decision would be modern and far-sighted.
Turn the problems of the fluoride ban into doing something much better.
For winter sports in time.
Stop the wall.
Olle Dahlin, can you hear me!