The Super Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. It is usually referred to as "Super G" and is considered a "speed" discipline along with Downhill (the "technical" disciplines are Giant Slalom and Slalom). Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and sport involving sliding down snow-covered hills with long, thin skis attached to each foot. ... The downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ...

Definition

Super G incorporates aspects of both Downhill and Giant Slalom racing. It involves skiing between widely spaced gates as in Giant Slalom, but with fewer turns over a longer course at higher speeds approaching those achieved in Downhill. The minimum ammount of gates is 35 for men and 30 for women. Super-G skiers will often assume the "tuck" position as in Downhill, but will continue turning constantly as in Giant Slalom, rarely encountering the periodic straight "gliding" sections of a Downhill course. Super G courses in international competition must be at least 1 minute in length and can be as long as 1 minute 45 seconds. Speeds at the World Cup level generally average from 55-60 miles per hour. The downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. ... The Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... The downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. ... The downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... The downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. ...

Super G is unique in that it is conducted over one run, like Downhill, but racers are not permitted to train the course at full speed before the race. As in Giant Slalom and Slalom, they are allowed only a one hour visual inspection of the course on the morning of the race. This distinction adds to the unpredictable nature of the event and identifies ski racing abilities that are different from the other three disciplines. The downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ...

History

The discipline is relatively new and was created in the early 1980's in an effort to offset specialization in alpine skiing World Cup events caused by widely different technique and physical demands of technical and speed disciplines. It was first introduced on the World Cup level in 1982 and was added to the FIS Alpine World Championships at Crans-Montana in 1987, where Swiss skiers Pirmin Zurbriggen and Maria Walliser won gold medals. The first Olympic Super G competition occurred at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary where Franck Piccard of France and Sigrid Wolf of Austria took gold. Kjetil André Aamodt of Norway has won three Olympic Gold Medals in this discipline (in 1992, in 2002 and in 2006). The alpine skiing World Cup is a circuit of alpine skiing competitions regulated by the FIS. Held at ski resorts across Europe, the continental US, and Canada, competitors compete to achieve the best time in four disciplines: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Downhill. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Pirmin Zurbriggen (born February 4, 1963, Saas-Almagell, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland), was one of the all time great ski racers. ... The XV Olympic Winter Games were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Motto: Heart of the new west Area: 712. ... Kjetil André Aamodt (born September 2, 1971 in Oslo, Norway) is one of the most decorated Alpine skiers in history. ... 1992 (MCMXCII in Roman) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI in Roman) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Hermann Maier of Austria is widely regarded as the greatest Super G skier of all-time with 23 World Cup victories, an Olympic Gold Medal, a World Championship, and 5 World Cup titles in the event. His proficiency in Super G is due mainly to his intensely thorough course inspection and his aggressive course tactics wherein he opts for the most direct and dangerous line down the hill. Other notable specialist are Kjetil Andre Aamodt, who won three gold medal in the Olympics Super-G races, and Bode Miller. Hermann Maier (born December 7, 1972, Altenmarkt) is an Austrian skier who has won four overall World Cup titles (1998, 2000, 2001, 2004), two Olympic gold medals (both in 1998) and three World Championship titles (1999: 2, 2005: 1). ... The Super Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... The Super Giant Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline. ... Kjetil André Aamodt (Born 2 September 1971 in Oslo, Norway), professional alpine skier, with several world- and olympic championship medals. ... Bode Miller on the cover of Time (January 23, 2006. ...

Equipment

In an attempt to increase safety, the 2003-2004 season saw the FIS impose minimum ski lengths for the Super Giant Slalom for the first time; to 205cm for men, 200cm for women. A minimum turning radius of 33m continues to apply. The International Ski Federation/Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) is the main international organisation of ski sports. ...

See also

• Skiing and skiing topics
• Downhill
• Giant Slalom
• Slalom