Skiing / Topic 15

Helmets

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: 33–35
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Compulsory protection · Slalom and alterations

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Compulsory protection

Competitors and forerunners must wear compliant helmets. Downhill, super-G, giant slalom and parallel require the specific FIS racing conformity label and stronger certification.

Slalom and alterations

Slalom permits its lower minimum helmet standard and soft ear padding. A compliant higher-standard helmet is also acceptable; unauthorised modifications and attached external equipment are forbidden.

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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