608.9 Kombi
The U16 - U14 Kombi is an internationally recognized event that consists of a mixture of standard turns and gates. The event meets developmental needs for this age group, creating a tactical awareness by blending sections of different gates in a flowing, rhythmical, constantly changing pattern. Results may be determined by combined times of each run, or each run may be classified separately. The OC must indicate the method in advance.
608.9.1 Course Setting
608.9.1.2 The Course Setter and Jury are to provide an interesting and controlled course.
608.9.1.3 The competitor´s speed must be controlled when transitioning from one section to a different section and the course setting should allow skiers a
smooth transition from jumps or waves back into the course.
608.9.2 Kombi Design
There can be 2 different forms of the Kombi:
SL / GS Format (technical orientation) Setting with stubbies, SL gates and GS gates or coloured ground indicators and GS / SG Format (speed orientation). Setting with GS and SG gates or coloured ground indicators. The selected race style must be announced on the race notice prior to the race and again at the first team captains meeting.
608.9.3 SL / GS Kombi: Technical Data
Slalom Skis are recommended to be used for SL/GS Kombi and the OC must announce in advance the type of Kombi in order to enable correct ski selection.
608.9.3.1 Terrain and Vertical drop.
Use U16 - U14 GS slope, vertical drop between 140 - 200 meters
608.9.3.2 Gates
Gates consist of two poles. The outside gate must be the same type as
the turning gate (stubby gate with stubby gate, SL gate with SL gate, GS
panel with GS panel)
- Consecutive gates must alternate in red and blue.
- SL gates must have a minimum distance of 4m and max. 6m.
- GS gates must have a minimum distance of 4m and a max. 8m.
- SL Minimum distance between turning gate to turning gate 0.75m.
- SL Maximum distance turning gate to turning gate 12m.
- GS Minimum distance turning gate to turning gate. No minimum
restriction
- GS Maximum distance turning gate to turning gate 20m.
608.9.3.3 Course characteristics and recommendations:
- Minimum of 30 turns
- Recommended to have a minimum of 5 different sections.
- Slalom skis recommended
- The course should test the skier’s ability to react and adapt to an ever
changing rhythm and radius, but allow the competitors smooth
transition between the various sections of gates.
- Building terrain is optional but not necessary as the course itself should
apply enough demand. Use creativity with available terrain.
- Include a minimum of one jump
- Avoid gates that cause sudden braking and deceleration.
- Use the entire slope and natural terrain and skiing across the fall line as
often as possible
- It is recommended to use only a single pole for vertical combinations
- The first and last gates should give the competitor the general direction.
- There should be at least one section of stubby gates.
- Forerunners or course testers should be available for course setting.