I think you may be mixing up two different Alpine Skiing events.
Giant Slalom is a course where gates are more spread out. Two vertical poles with a net in between generally make up one gate.
Slalom courses are closer together, with one vertical pole making up each turn/gate.
In Giant Slalom, a racer may hit the gate with their hip or pole, usually when in a tuck.
In Slalom, skiiers cross-block gates with their poles or shins as they are finding a shorter line and setting up their next turn.
Not the best answer, but close enough.
Slalom, giant slalom, and super G are all alpine skiing disciplines that differ in course layout and speed. Slalom has the shortest course with the most gates placed closely together, requiring quick and precise turns. Giant slalom has fewer gates than slalom and a longer course, allowing for faster speeds and wider turns. Super G has the longest course with the fewest gates, allowing for even higher speeds and wider turns than giant slalom.
The skiing events, downhill, slalom, giant slalom, etc
Slalom, Giant slalom and Super giant slalom.
Slalom, Giant slalom, Super giant Slalom, downhill and Super Combined.
There are a few...Super Giant Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. Depends on how wide the turns are.
Snowboard Slalom and Skiing Slalom
If you are a serious downhill ski racer then you know that you need to invest in at least two pair of skis. One pair of skis is for slalom racing while the other pair of skis is for giant slalom racing. Slalom skis tend to be shorter in length and narrower because you need to move your skis quickly. In slalom the gates are fairly close together and you need to be able to maneuver around them with lightning speed. Shorter skis allow quick movement and helps prevent catching your tip on a gate. Giant slalom skis tend to be longer and wider because you have a greater distance between gates. You want as much flat surface area of the bottom of your ski to be in contact with the snow as possible to increase your speed. The size you choose for your slalom and giant slalom skis depends on your height, preference, and skiing ability. Consult with a ski professional to help you out.
gates
Slalom, giant slalom, and downhill.
Men's / Women's Super Giant Slalom (Super G), Giant Slalom (GS), Slalom (SL), Downhill, Combined.
Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States won the gold medal in women's giant slalom. Ragnhild Mowinckel of Norway won the silver medal in women's giant slalom. Federica Brignone of Italy won the bronze medal in women's giant slalom.
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