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Downhill (Alpine) ski races are usually day long event. Typically you will have either slalom or giant slalom all day long. You will need to different skis and equipment for each length.
Let's say it's a day of slalom racing. Slalom racing is when the gates are closer together. Ski racers want to have the fastest time so they try to ski as straight a line down the ski slope as they possible can. This means that they will hit the gates with their shins. The gates are "breakaway" so they will hit the ground and bounce back up. (You drill a hole into the snow and screw the gates in to begin with.)
Here is a typical schedule:
7:30-8am Arrive at the ski slope8-9am: Warmup runs - practice runs through a "practice" slalom course9-9:30am: Slalom course inspection. You are not allowed to ski through the "race" course. You have to slide down the hill with your skis horizontal to the hill. It's called "slipping the course". There are separate courses for each run.9:30-12: Take your first and second run. Races consists of 2 timed runs through the course. Your two times are added together for your total race time. The fastest time wins.
12-1pm: Lunch1-1:30: Slalom course inspection1:30-4pm: Second slalom race consisting of 2 runs
Sound confusing? It's really not once you get used to it. There are various other rules you need to follow. Plus you have to wear a number called your "bib". The order in which you ski varies as well. The second run order is based on your first run time...I'll stop with the rules. Attend a race to find out more!
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What car did Robert Redford drive in Downhill Racer?
ski
What has the author Martin Luray written?
Martin Luray has written: 'Ski racer' -- subject(s): Downhill ski racing, Juvenile literature, Ski racing
Does downhill ski race have gates?
Have you ever seen one!?
What ski races are in a combined event?
The combined time of the slalom and downhill race.
When was Downhill Racer created?
Downhill Racer was created on 1969-11-06.
What are the specific requirements for the mens downhill ski race course in the Olympics?
snow on a mountain?
What is the red line in the finish area of a downhill ski race for?
stopping used just like a stop sign
Who is the best ski racer?
the best kid ski racer is gabrielle salinas in the united states
What are the ratings and certificates for Downhill Racer - 1969?
Downhill Racer - 1969 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG Finland:S Norway:12 Sweden:11 USA:PG USA:M (original rating)
French for downhill skiing?
ski alpin
What object is about 2 yards long?
A downhill ski
What is a ski race?
Alpine There are 4 main types of alpine ski racing: slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom and downhill. In the events you must ski around "gates" without missing a gate or you will get disqualified. You race against people in your age and gender and whoever make it down the course the fastest wins! Cross-country Is divided into classic and free (skate) categories or a combination of them. You ski a track which is a mix of uphill, downhill and flat parts ranging typically from a few to 50 kilometers. And as for alpine skiing, fastest to complete the course wins.
