Skiing / Topic 14

Bindings, brakes and boots

FIS · 2026 / 2027
Last checked: 21 October 2026
Source: FIS Alpine ICR July 2026 + Alpine Competition Equipment 2026/27 (October 2026) · Source pages: ICR: 53; Equipment: 9, 12, 24–27
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Functional system · Height limits

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Functional system

Skis require brakes in races and official training. Plates must not be wider than the ski's running surface, and mounting must not impair binding release.

Height limits

Maximum bearing-surface height is 50 mm. The standard boot-sole thickness limit is 43 mm; these are separate measurements, not one interchangeable overall limit.

Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. References: ICR = sporting competition rules; Equipment = technical equipment specifications. Numbers refer to PDF viewer pages. Topic numbers are editorial. This guide combines the supplied FIS Alpine ICR with the equipment specifications. It covers alpine racing, not cross-country skiing, freestyle or recreational slope etiquette.
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