What is parallel giant slalom snowboarding?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

There is no parallel giant slalom. For parallel slalom to be reasonably fair the courses have to be very similar, and for the speeds reached in Super G that's not possible.

ou have parallel slalom, where skiers race side by side two at a time, and then you have Super G which is raced one by one in the same course.

Answer 3

Parallel giant slalom Snowboarding takes place on a course similar to the alpine giant slalom for skiing, where the athelete must weave through flags in a timed race down the course.

Answer 4

the difference is the distance away from each gate. Slalom is closer together and Super G gates are farther apart and GS is in the middle