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Alpine Ski Racing

Alpine Ski Racing. Ski. There are specific equipment regulations (based on age group) when it comes to racing in FIS competitions Different skis for different events. Women’s SL Ski. Minimum length = 155cm Minimum radius = none Mikaela Shiffrin – Atomic SL Redsters. Men’s SL Ski.

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Alpine Ski Racing

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  1. Alpine Ski Racing

  2. Ski • There are specific equipment regulations (based on age group) when it comes to racing in FIS competitions • Different skis for different events

  3. Women’s SL Ski • Minimum length = 155cm • Minimum radius = none MikaelaShiffrin– Atomic SL Redsters

  4. Men’s SL Ski • Minimum length = 165cm • Minimum radius = none Stefano Gross – VölklRacetigers R=13

  5. Women’s GS Ski • Minimum length = 188 cm • Minimum radius = 30m Tessa Worley – Rossi Heros

  6. Men’s GS Skis • Minimum length = 195cm • Minimum radius = 35m Marcel Hirscher – Atomic GS

  7. Boots • http://alpine.usskiteam.com/alpine-programs/parents/ski-racing-101/equipment • http://deadspin.com/the-non-skiers-guide-to-ski-racing-and-ski-crashing-1519289681 • http://www.skis.com/Buying-Guide-for-Race-Skis/buying-guide-1-24-2012,default,pg.html

  8. Protective Gear • Mouth guards • Chin guards • Shin guards • Arm guards • Back protectors • Stealth

  9. Speedsuit

  10. Course setting • FIS rules were written only for athletes who have acquired the highest skill level • Therefore; the course needs to be setup and modified relative to the skill and age level of the participants • However basic rules such as widths of gates, distance from turning pole to turning pole, strt and finish requirements, remain the same

  11. General Guidelines • Risk Assessment – be familiar with the terrain • Knowledge of event specifics – vertical drop & min. + max. number of gates • Working, relevant equipment • Safety – set with spill zone and human error in mind • Course design – rhythm and distances • Gates – set vertically in snow and so they are easily seen at race speed • Verify – ski the course and adjust where required • Allow time for course inspection

  12. Slalom • Requires the athlete to demonstrate: • Consistent balance • Timing • Coordination • Agility • Explosiveness • Skiing the line for maximum speed

  13. Slalom setting • Consistent rhythm (vertical/horizontal distances) • Exposure to gate-combinations; delay (banana), hairpins and flush combinations • Variation in vertical and offset distances well suited to terrain and terrain changes • For men 55-75 gates (FIS) vert drop 180-220m • For women 40-60 gates (FIS) vert drop slightly less than above

  14. Giant Slalom • Safety is key due to increased speed of event • Requires more prudent assessment of terrain changes, width of terrain, spill zones etc. • Courses should promote a flow that contours the terrain as well as linked arcs that factor in speed control • For men vert drop 250-450m gates : 56-70 • For women vert drop 250-400m : 46-58

  15. GS setting • Set up taking the characteristics of the terrain into consideration • Variety of turn radii • Set so the turns are linked by arcs with speed • Entrance to delay combinations should be obvious • Adjust vertical distances in compressions and terrain changes

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