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Skis Limitations – FIS (Under 18 and older)
All skis used in FIS events must conform to their rules. A summary of the main requirements for the skis are listed below. Please check all equipment conforms to the rules before the start of the season.
FIS Male Category – Season 2012 (till May 2013)
| Slalom | Giant Slalom | Super G | |
| Length (minimum) | 165 cm | 185 cm* | 205 cm* |
| Radius (minimum) | - | 27 m | 33 m |
| Width under binding | >= 63 mm | >= 65 mm | >= 65 mm |
| Standing Height (maximum) | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
* with a +/- 5 cm tolerance only at standard FIS and Entry Level Races, not Continental Cup.
FIS Ladies Category – Season 2012 (till May 2013)
| Slalom | Giant Slalom | Super G | |
| Length (minimum) | 155 cm | 180 cm* | 200 cm* |
| Radius (minimum) | - | 23 m | 33 m |
| Width under binding | >= 63 mm | >= 65 mm | >= 65 mm |
| Standing Height (maximum) | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
* with a +/- 5 cm tolerance only at standard FIS and Entry Level Races, not Continental Cup.
FIS Male Category – Season 2013 (Plus World Cup and European Cup 2012)
| Slalom | Giant Slalom | Super G | |
| Length (minimum) | 165 cm | 195 cm | 210 cm |
| Radius (minimum) | - | 35 m | 45 m |
| Width under binding | >= 63 mm | <= 65 mm | <= 65 mm |
| Width at tip | - | <= 98 mm | <= 95 mm |
| Standing Height (maximum) | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Skis which conform to these rules are valid for all events in 2012.
FIS Ladies Category – Season 2013 (Plus World Cup and European Cup 2012)
| Slalom | Giant Slalom | Super G | |
| Length (minimum) | 155 cm | 188 cm | 205 cm |
| Radius (minimum) | - | 30 m | 40 m |
| Width under binding | >= 63 mm | <= 65 mm | <= 65 mm |
| Width at tip | - | <= 103 mm | <= 95 mm |
| Standing Height (maximum) | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Skis which conform to these rules are valid for all events in 2012.
Skis Limitations – Children (Under 16 and younger)
Children International Rules
| Slalom | Giant Slalom | Super G (U16 Only) | |
| Length (minimum) | 130 cm | 130 cm | 175 cm |
| Radius (minimum) | - | 17 m (14m for U14) |
27 m |
| Width under binding | >= 60 mm | >= 60 mm | >= 60 mm |
| Standing Height (maximum) | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
FIS recommendation for children younger than 11 years:
For children younger than 11 years: Use only one pair of skis in all events if the ski length is shorter than 130 cm.
Boots
The maximum height allowed between the base of the boot and the top of the sole inside the boot is 43mm. This includes both hard and soft material.
Suits
Competition suits and clothing worn underneath, such as underwear, etc., may not be plasticised or treated by any chemical means (gaseous, liquid or solid) and must have a minimum permeability of 30 litres per m2/sec. Seams may only exist in order to join the portions of the suit. Outer tucks
and darts are not allowed. The suits must be equally porous in all parts, both from the outside in and from the inside out. Minimum air permeability is established whereby the unstretched fabric must show a medium air permeability of a minimum of 30 litres per m2/sec under 10 mm of water pressure.
Helmets
The use of crash helmets is compulsory for all events. Only helmets are permitted whose shell and padding cover the head and ears.
For alpine speed events (DH/Super G), the helmets must fulfil the following specific additional requirement: the maximum deceleration measured during the impact established based on the test described in the norm EN 1077 Class A must be equal or lower to 230g (NB: according to
standard EN 1077 Class A: equal or lower to 250g). The helmet must bear a specific label / marking of minimum 1sqcm applied by the manufacturer on the outside shell and stating “DH/SG“ confirming that such requirement is fulfilled.
Protection
In Downhill, protectors may not be integrated into the competition suit itself. In all events these protectors must be worn underneath the plombed racing suit. (Exception forearm protection used in SG, GS and SL and shin protection used in SL). Protectors must fulfil the 30 litre permeability rule with the exception of the shoulder, scapular region, chest, arms and legs. The anatomical body shape may not be changed.
The back protector must adapt to the anatomical bend of the athlete’s spine and lie flat against the body. The top edge of the back protector must be situated in the area of the spinal column and may not go above the 7th cervical vertebrae (C7). The maximum thickness must be in the middle part and may not exceed 45 mm; the thickness reduces at the edges of the back protector. Designs with the view to improve aerodynamic properties are forbidden. The back protector must be worn underneath the competition suit.
References
http://www.fis-ski.com/data/document/edition-2011-12.pdf
http://www.fis-ski.com/data/document/equipment-specifications-edition-december-1.pdf