In slalom, the competitors set off for two runs (2 passages). The goal is to achieve the best possible time to win. The start is given by the commands “Ready – Set – Go! “. From there, the competitor has 10 seconds to leave. Each missed gate is sanctioned with a penalty.

In giant slalom, the gates consist of two poles connected by a canvas. In case of too strong contact, the fabric must be able to be removed to avoid endangering the skater.
The distance between the gates varies from 10 to 15 m
The number of doors varies from 20 to 35 and they have two different colors.
A giant slalom consists of turns with small, medium and large radii. Skaters must be given the opportunity to choose their path between the gates.
The slope of the track must be between 6 and 10%
The regulations recommend avoiding gate gaps forcing competitors to brake hard.
A competitor who misses a gate cannot go back and must continue their race.

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In parallel slalom, the competitors compete in a duel. The two courses should be as identical as possible. The two plots are of different colors.
Each course includes between 20 and 25 gates. They are spaced at least 6 m apart. An electrical system is used to start the competition, activating the two starting gates simultaneously. Competitors will switch their lane of passage during their second run.

The protective equipment is similar to that of the descenders but in a lighter version. Competitors start their run off with a helmet featuring full face protection (BMX style helmet), elbow and knee protectors, gloves and above all shin guards to be able to hit the posts without hurting themselves and pass as close as possible. The competitors use the same poles as alpine or downhill skiing.

Skates with large wheels are widely used because they allow you to maintain better inertia (more than 100 mm). Different types of boots are used: high and rigid like for downhill skating in order to have maximum support and precision… or low-cut such as those used in inline speed skating!
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