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Equipment

If you have any questions about equipment. Please contact your coach. We also have a list of second hand race skis and equipment. Email your items for sale to us comp.turoa@mtruapehu.com

FIS Equipment

Please see your coach if you are competing in FIS races this year. The equipment requirements vary with races.

There have been some changes that will effect those wishing to compete in FIS races this season.

E1/E2 Equipment

· Skis – No National minimum requirement

Recommended length is between chin and forehead

One pair of skis is adequate

Easy to turn (slalom or hybrid preferred over GS)

· Boots - Junior boots with 2-4 buckles (Avoid rear entry)

· Ski Poles - Proper length

· Goggles – Properly fitted

· Helmet - CSA approved with full shell ear cover

K1/K2 Development Programme Equipment

The following is required to enter SRNZ sanctioned races.

Discipline

Lengtrh / Radius

Length / Radius

130cm/no limit

130cm/14m

130cm/17m

Ski & Plate

50mm

Boot

43mm

· Skis – One pair each; Slalom and Giant slalom are required.

· Boots - Junior race boots with proper fit and alignment.

· Ski Poles - Proper length

· Goggles – Properly fitted

· Helmet – CSA approved with full shell ear cover.

· Speed Suit

· Slalom Protections – pole, shin and chin guards

K1/K2 Performance Programme Equipment

The following is required to enter SRNZ sanctioned races:

Discipline

Length / Radius

130cm/no limit

130cm/14m

130cm/17m

n/a

175cm/27m

Ski & Plate

50mm

Boot

43mm

· Skis - One pair each; Slalom, Giant slalom and Super G are required

· Boots - Junior race boots with proper fit and alignment.

· Ski Poles - Proper length

· Goggles - Properly fitted

· Helmet - CSA approved with full shell ear cover.

· Speed Suit

· Slalom Protection – pole, shin and chin guards

Discipline

K1

Lengtrh / Radius

K2

Length / Radius

SL

130cm/no limit

130cm/no limit

GS

130cm/14m

130cm/17m

Ski & Plate

50mm

50mm

Boot

43mm

43mm

**·         Skis – One pair each; Slalom and Giant slalom are required.

·         Boots - Junior race boots with proper fit and alignment.

·         Ski Poles - Proper length

·         Goggles – Properly fitted

·         Helmet – CSA approved with full shell ear cover.

·         Speed Suit

·         Slalom Protections – pole, shin and chin guards**

K1/K2 Performance Equipment

The following is required to enter SRNZ sanctioned races:

Discipline

Length / Radius

130cm/no limit

130cm/14m

130cm/17m

n/a

175cm/27m

Ski & Plate

50mm

Boot

43mm

· Skis - One pair each; Slalom, Giant slalom and Super G are required

· Boots - Junior race boots with proper fit and alignment.

· Ski Poles - Proper length

· Goggles - Properly fitted

· Helmet - CSA approved with full shell ear cover.

· Speed Suit

· Slalom Protection – pole, shin and chin guards

News

Latest updates from the mountain.

North Island Series SL Day 1 Results — 1/08/10
National Youth Seires Update please read — 27/07/10
Snow Sports New Zealand Announces Patrons Programme — 18/07/10
Race notice North Island Series — 13/07/10
New FIS precisions for southern hemisphere — 9/07/10
Snow Sports NZ - Alpine selects New Zealand's 2010-2011 New Zealand Ski Team‏ — 9/07/10
Update from the Alpine Sports Committee (ASC)‏ SSNZ — 7/07/10
New board members for SSNZ — 7/07/10
Vollunteers needed! — 7/07/10
Ski Swap National Park — 7/07/10

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