Section 2: Equipment
2.1 Skis
- Moguls: Minimum 180 cm (70.9 in) for men, 170 cm (66.9 in) for women. Narrow-waisted, soft-flex skis designed for rapid bump absorption and quick edge-to-edge transitions.
- Aerials: Minimum 160 cm (63.0 in). Shorter, wider skis that provide stability during takeoff and landing. Aerials skis have limited sidecut since carving is not required.
- Slopestyle / Halfpipe: Minimum 160 cm (63.0 in). Twin-tip design (upturned tail) for switch (backward) skiing. Center-mounted bindings for balanced rotation.
- Ski Cross: Minimum 170 cm (66.9 in) for men, 160 cm (63.0 in) for women. Stiffer, race-oriented skis with more sidecut for high-speed carved turns.
All skis must have functioning release bindings certified to DIN/ISO standards. Bindings must be set according to the athlete's weight, ability level, and discipline.
2.2 Protective Equipment
- Helmet: FIS-approved helmet mandatory in all five disciplines. Must conform to EN 1077 (Class A for race events, Class B minimum for park events) or equivalent ASTM standard.
- Back protector: Mandatory for Aerials, Ski Cross, and Halfpipe at World Cup level. Strongly recommended for all disciplines. Must meet EN 1621-2 standard.
- Shin guards: Mandatory for Slopestyle to protect against rail impacts.
- Goggles: Impact-rated ski goggles required. Must not impair peripheral vision.
Ski Cross — new for 2026/27: cut-resistant base-layer garments (top and pants) became mandatory competition equipment for all Ski Cross athletes beginning with the 2026/27 season, alongside the redesigned gate-panel hardware described in Section 3.5, per FIS's published 2026/27 Ski Cross safety requirements (FIS Snowboard, Freestyle & Freeski Technical Committee, Spring Meetings 2026).
2.3 Poles and Accessories
- Poles: Mandatory for Moguls (used for balance and rhythm). Optional for other disciplines. Exposed sharp points are prohibited.
- Speed suit: Permitted in Moguls for aerodynamic advantage. Must not incorporate rigid fairings or non-textile panels.