Im 14 and a freshman in highschool for this years ski season When you race should start using shin guards?
You only need shin guards for racing in slalom, and they are
only effective if you are good enough to hit the inside gate with
your shins or boot tops. To do this you will also need to learn how
to cross block the gate with your outside hand and you will need
handguards on your poles: a helmet with chinguard is also a good
idea if you start racing slalom. No ski racing gear is cheap, so
unless you already know how to race slalom, I would wait and see if
you will get to do this event and have the quickness required.