slalom skiing
Downhill through gates
Slalom skiing is a form of alpine skiing in which the skier navigates a downhill course by weaving through a series of gates—pairs of poles marking turns.
The gates force rapid, precise direction changes, testing agility and technique rather than pure speed.
Giant slalom uses wider spacing and longer turns; super giant slalom is faster still.
- starting gateRace launch apparatus
- bindingsThings that secure together
- gatesMovable barriers at openings
- ski polesHandheld balance sticks for slopes
- skisSnow-gliding footwear
ski racing · edge control · ski resort · split times · finish line · zigzag · chairlift · ski boots · carving · piste · ski slope · snow conditions · snowpack · agility exercises · race strategy · racing · goggles · tuck
- towed watersportswaterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, towable tube
skiing discipline type
slalom skiingcross-country skiing
Self-propelled snow travel sport
Nordic skiing · ski jumping · freestyle skiing · ski touring · backcountry skiing