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Skis are adapted to the requirements of each event; their performance on snow depends on their length, width and design.
examples of skis downhill and super-G ski giant slalom ski slalom ski

downhill and super-G ski click to hear

Long rigid ski that provides a high level of stability and excellent glide; it is designed for straightaways and for speed.

giant slalom ski click to hear

Medium-length ski that provides greater flex than a downhill ski; it is suited to long turns and it remains stable at high speeds.

slalom ski click to hear

Short narrow ski that makes it possible to quickly shift from one edge to the other; its dissymmetric shovel is designed to push back the gate poles in the event of contact.