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examples of skis

Skis are adapted to the requirements of each event; their performance on snow depends on their length, width and design.

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downhill and super-G ski

Long rigid ski that provides a high level of stability and excellent glide; it is designed for straightaways and for speed.

super giant (super-G) slalom

downhill

giant slalom ski

Medium-length ski that provides greater flex than a downhill ski; it is suited to long turns and it remains stable at high speeds.

giant slalom

slalom ski

Short narrow ski that makes it possible to quickly shift from one edge to the other; its dissymmetric shovel is designed to push back the gate poles in the event of contact.

special slalom