![]() Recent advances in sensor technology that allow kinematics and kinetics to be monitored can provide detailed information about the biomechanical factors related to success in competitions. Although the biomechanics of alpine skiing have significantly improved, several questions concerning optimization of skiers’ performance remain to be investigated. Peak ground reaction forces, which can be as high as five times body weight, serve as a measure of the external load on the skier and equipment. Access to multiple split times along the racing course, in combination with analysis of the trajectory and speed provide information that can be utilized to enhance performance. The technical complexity places a premium on minimizing energy dissipation, employing strategies and ski equipment that minimize ski-snow friction and aerodynamic drag. The wide variety of terrain, slopes, gate setups and snow conditions involved in alpine skiing requires skiers to continuously adapt, alternating between the carving and skidding turning techniques. The technical and tactical ability of today’s world-class skiers have adapted substantially to changes in equipment, snow conditions and courses. Here, we present an update on the biomechanics of alpine ski racers and their equipment. ![]() Nowadays, skiers compete in four main events: slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill. Alpine skiing has been an Olympic event since the first Winter Games in 1936. ![]()
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