Equipment

• Recommended 2 pairs of skis (SL race ski & Powder ski)

• Properly fitted boots

• Helmet – required & race approved

• Poles 2 pairs:  SL with hand guards and 1 GS bent

• Goggles: 1 pair with lens for night light; 1 pair with lens for daylight

• Speed Suit

• Tuning equipment (intro kit)

• Back Protector (optional, but highly recommended for SG)

• Soft Goods: gloves/mittens, long underwear, ski socks, ski pants w zipper on side,

• Day Pack Bag to fit: boots and all soft goods including helmet, goggles, gloves, snack, water, sunscreen, hand warmers, neck warmer & extra layers. Bag should be easily carried by your athlete.

• Optional GS skis

Notes on Equipment

Helmets: Must have a hard-shell plastic over the ears. For additional safety, make sure there is a chin protector for Slalom. Bar needs to be easily removed for GS and free skiing.

Goggles: chose a goggle that fits into the helmet comfortably (no goggle gap) and protects the eyes from sun, wind, snow and harsh conditions. Please try on helmets and goggles in store to make sure of correct fitting and sizing.

Poles Height: turn pole upside down, hold pole under the basket -arm should be bent 90 degrees.

Ski Height:

• For young YSL skiers, SL ski height should be measured near the bottom of their nose.

• For SL skis: height between chin and mouth

• For GS skis: measured at 5cm above head for U12’s and 10cm above head for U14’s.

• Length of skis increases with more competitive, heavier, and stronger athletes.

Boots:

Try on the shell – Take liner out of boot and step foot into the hard shell. Slide toes to touch the front of the shell, fit 2 fingers between the heel and the shell.

Try on the liner without the shell  – Find the big toe; big toe should not be too tight in the liner. For more competitive athletes, we look for a tighter fit, but skiers should still be comfortable to ski a whole day in boots without taking boots off.  Skiers should be able to buckle their boots, if they cannot the flex of the boot is too stiff or buckles too short.

Flex boot varies depending on weight. It is important for skiers to be able to flex boot when in standing position. YSL athletes should look for softer 60-70 flex.  Please work closely with our coaching staff prior to buying your boots should you have any questions.

Soft goods / clothing:

Gloves / mittens (mittens are warmer)

Pants / Training Pants – Ski pants with zips on sides can also become shorts

Socks – wool ski socks, moisture wicking (cotton is not good).

Long Underwear – thermal top and long underwear, moisture wicking or wool recommended