Alpine Racing Equipment
Athletes need to secure the following equipment: slalom race skis and bindings; boots; poles with pole guards; alpine race helmet; shin guards; warm winter outdoor clothing, basic ski tuning supplies (edge tuning system, wax, iron, scraper).
Required Equipment:
Slalom race skis and bindings
Boots
Poles
Helmet
Goggles
(for more information, download the MAST Guide To Buying Ski Equipment)
Suggested Equipment:
Poleguards
Shinguards
Faceguard (but not necessary)
Mouthguard (especially if you are wearing braces)
GS Suit
Tuning Supplies (see Ski Tuning)
Before purchasing equipment at a swap or store, you might want to do some research over the internet. Click HERE for more information on ski shops, manufacturers websites, and online equipment sites (used and new).
- Optional equipment as athletes improve and they become more competitive: gs suit (to enhance aerodynamics), additional tuning equipment/waxes.
- Used race equipment is available on select weekends during September and October when local ski teams hold “ski swaps” at their home ski areas.
- Certain local ski shops offer deeper discounts to MAST athletes on new equipment when purchased in September and through mid-October. Contact one of the MAST coaches for more information on upcoming ski swaps and the discounts available at twin cities ski shops.
- MAST coaches and parents hold tuning seminars to help you learn how to keep your edges sharp and bases waxed.
Required Equipment:
Slalom race skis and bindings
Boots
Poles
Helmet
Goggles
(for more information, download the MAST Guide To Buying Ski Equipment)
Suggested Equipment:
Poleguards
Shinguards
Faceguard (but not necessary)
Mouthguard (especially if you are wearing braces)
GS Suit
Tuning Supplies (see Ski Tuning)
Before purchasing equipment at a swap or store, you might want to do some research over the internet. Click HERE for more information on ski shops, manufacturers websites, and online equipment sites (used and new).