Banked slalom
FIS · 2026 / 2027Banked slalom follows a course with banked turns. Classic courses can use a natural gully; machine-built courses shape banks and other features into the terrain. Course design must reflect rider safety and the competitors’ level. Gate passage follows the alpine snowboard rules.
The rule
Banked slalom follows a course with banked turns. Classic courses can use a natural gully; machine-built courses shape banks and other features into the terrain. Course design must reflect rider safety and the competitors’ level. Gate passage follows the alpine snowboard rules.
In practice
An official training run is required before competition. Dual banked slalom uses parallel courses whose terrain, banks, snow preparation and difficulty must be as alike as possible. Check the announced race format rather than assuming that every banked event is a single timed descent.
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