The following table summarizes the ski equipment USSA and BSSEF recommend for participants in BSSEF’s Alpine programs. Required items are indicated with an asterix (*).
| U8-U10 | U12 | U14 | U16-U21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard-ear Helmet* | Hard-ear Helmet* | Hard-ear Helmet* | Hard-ear Helmet* |
| Multi-event Jr Race Skis Free Skis | SL Jr Race Skis GS Jr Race Skis Free Skis | SL Race Skis GS Race Skis SG Race Skis Free Skis | SL Race Skis GS Race Skis SG Race Skis DH Race Skis Free Skis |
| Fitted Poles | SL Poles GS Poles | SL Poles GS Poles | SL Poles GS Poles |
| 4-buckle Boot | Jr Race Boot | Jr Race Boot | Race Boot |
| Shin Guards | Shin Guards Back Protector | Shin Guards Back Protector |
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BSSEF Alpine program participants must have a full-coverage, hard-ear ski helmet. Make sure the helmet fits correctly and conforms to USSA and/or FIS certification requirements![/one_fourth]
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A multi-event Junior race ski is less expensive than event-specific skis but still offers the stability and maneuverability required to participate in YSL-level slalom, giant slalom, and kombi events.[/one_fourth]
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A four-buckle boot offers the fit and support your athlete will need for all-mountain skiing and racing. Be careful not to get a boot that is too big or too stiff.[/one_fourth]
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More advanced athletes will need slalom poles that incorporate protective pole guards as well as shin guards.[/one_fourth_last]
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