U14’s + Equipment Guideline
As kids approach U14 and above, many of them need to have GS and Slalom skis. The difference is in length and side-cut. Slalom skis will be between 130 and 165 cm while GS skis will be between 150 and 185cm depending upon height and weight.
U14 Equipment:
- Helmet - FIS approved hard ear helmet at all times
- BWSC team jacket
- Speed suit
- Side zipped ski pants or shorts that can easily be removed
- Ski's - Many U14’s have both slalom and GS specific skis – this is a recommended practice.
- Many athletes as well have separate GS and Slalom poles
- Cross Blockers - Athletes need slalom shin guards and slalom pole guards for slalom training and racing and it is highly recommended that they have a face guard on their slalom helmet and a mouth guard which they wear to protect their teeth.
- A Racer’s Boot Bag that can store boots and helmet – very helpful for any away event. There are knapsack styles available which keeps hand free for carrying skis and poles.
U16 Equipment Guideline:
- Helmet - FIS approved hard ear helmet at all times
- BWSC team jacket
- Speed suit
- Side zipped ski pants or shorts that can easily be removed
- Ski's - U16 athletes will compete in 4 types of races. Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS), Ski Cross (SX) and Super G (SG). At this stage, U16 athletes need a pair of slalom skis Slalom and GS skis for GS and Ski Cross. Super G are often rented for SG events.
- Cross Blockers - Athletes need slalom shin guards and slalom pole guards for slalom training and racing and it is highly recommended that they have a face guard on their slalom helmet and a mouth guard which they wear to protect their teeth.
- A Racer’s Boot Bag that can store boots and helmet – very helpful for any away event. There are knapsack styles available which keeps hand free for carrying skis and poles.