FIS introduces new Alpine equipment specifications

FIS have now confirmed the final specifications for alpine ski racing equipment to be valid from the 2012/2013 season onwards. The additional review was mandated by the FIS Council following proposals for modifications from the ski industry. FIS has been working over the years to reduce the risk of injury and improve safety. The longer, skis with less sidecut were proposed because of safety concerns and will be implemented as part of their work in this area.The new equipment specifications are valid for the World Cup, World Championships, European Cup and the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships competitions during the 2012/2013 season. Racers in all other Continental Cups and FIS races are allowed to use skis made according to both new and old specifications during the 2012/2013 season (the so-called open solution). The new specifications will be valid in all levels of Alpine ski racing from the 2013/2014 season.

The specification for the new competition equipment can be found at:  http://www.fis-ski.com/data/document/equipment-specifications-edition-december-1.pdf

The full specifications for equipment and commercial markings can be found at: http://www.fis-ski.com/data/document/edition-2011-12.pdf

Athletes and coaches should ensure that all of their equipment complies with the relevant FIS specifications.