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Shin Guards One Size Fits All Komperdell (Used)
AP_ski19887
Leki Arm Guards
kms0530
Leki Arm Guards
$100
Retail price: $150
Shred Arm Guards
estellemartiin
Shred Arm Guards
$65
Retail price: $90
Shred Carbon Arm Guards
estellemartiin
Shred Carbon Arm Guards
$95
Retail price: $120
Komperdell Profi Punch Cover
SnowGuy
Komperdell Profi Punch Cover
$56
Retail price: $60
Komperdell Punch Cover WC
SnowGuy
Komperdell Punch Cover WC
$69
Retail price: $80
Komperdell JR World Cup Shinguards
SnowGuy
Used Large Shred Arm Guards Navy/ Rust
Ryn16
Shred shin guards
skierguy19
Shred shin guards
$80
Retail price: $169
Leki pole guards
roelf
Leki pole guards
$40
Retail price: $70
OneWay Universal Pole Guards
skier12
OneWay Universal Pole Guards
$50
Retail price: $100
Keka Kevlar Shin Guards
ShiauTau
Keka Kevlar Shin Guards
$122
Retail price: $200
Shred Shin Guards (New!) Medium
Skier3094443965
Shred Shin Guards (New!) Medium
$100
Retail price: $149
LEKI WC FOREARM ARM GUARD CARBON
marc725
LEKI WC FOREARM ARM GUARD CARBON
$250
Retail price: $369
Skiers Quest Shin Guards for Skiing
Bridgetraven
POC Forearm Guards Comp Jr Large (Used)
geraintpjones
Shin Guards Medium POC (Used) Shin Guard
Mskapof
Shin Guards Large Shred (Used) Shin Guard
luke_hughes22

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Skiing Protective Gear Frequently Asked Questions

History of Ski Racing

Alpine skiing first became popular in the latter years of the 19th century. Modern competitive skiing is split between speed and technical events. Speed events include downhill skiing and the supergiant slalom, or super-G. Technical events include slalom and giant slalom. The speed events are usually run on longer courses that only feature a few turns and a minimal number of gates; technical events, on the other hand, require skiers to make tighter turns and navigate through strategically placed gates. Olympic skiing made its debut at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany in 1936, with giant slalom first being introduced in Oslo in 1952. Super-G was added to the schedule in 1988. Speed and technical events can also be combined into an event called alpine combined (an obvious name, we know).

Ski Racing Safety

Downhill skiers reach speeds between 80 and 95 mph. Due to these high speeds, and the hazards that unpredictable weather can present, it’s crucial that ski racers wear proper protection. It’s a given that every ski racer’s setup includes a quality helmet. To compete in slalom, extra protective gear is required. This includes handguards, arm guards, chin guards, a back protector, and ski racing shin guards. All of these safety components are necessary -- especially for beginners -- to protect against the potentially painful effects of a nasty fall.

Popular Protective Gear Brands

There are a number of brands that specialize in manufacturing protective ski equipment. Among the best is Leki. Leki shin guards are a great one-size-fits-all option for slalom skiers, both beginner and experienced. Other top brands include Bern, Slytech and POC.