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Slalom is an event contested separately by both men and women. Competitors follow twisting courses marked by pairs of flags known as gates. A competition is decided over two runs down different courses, the fastest aggregate time deciding the winner.
Location
Ski-Slalom is restricted to the better skiing areas of the world.
Ability
It is necessary to be a competent skier before attempting slalom.
Description
Slalom courses should test a wide variety of ski techniques. Traverses across the slope are interspersed with runs down it. Courses must include turns that allow maximum speed, precision and neat execution. Men's world and Olympic championships are held over 180-220m with between 55-75 gates, for women 130-180m with between 40-60 gates. Gates should not be set in a monotonous combination nor in a fashion that would spoil the fluency of the the run by causing sudden breaking.
Dedication
To be even a reasonable slalom competion competitor it would be necessary to live or have constant access to the snow areas of the world.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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