Inline alpine

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Inline alpine or ski inline is a discipline in inline skating . This sport has many parallels to alpine skiing and was originally developed as summer training for winter sports enthusiasts. In the meantime, inline alpine has developed into an independent sport.

The sport and its competitions are jointly organized by the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) and the Fédération Internationale de Roller Sports (FIRS) or, in Germany, the German Ski Association and the German Roller Sports and Inline Association . The ski association prefers the term ski inline, while the roller sports association calls its competitions inline alpine .

Competition course

Start ramp and phase of acceleration
Slalom through the gates

begin

The starting structures are set up taking into account the respective gradient of the route. The start takes place in flat terrain via a ramp, the height of the ramp can vary between 60 cm and 2 m. The athletes open the start gate with their leg, thereby triggering the electronic timing . Then they go out on the track.

route

The course of the route is determined by tilting bars, which are made stable by metal plates. The tilt poles weigh about 15 kg. The route is defined by various parameters. In addition to safety aspects, the quality features of the surface and the gradient are particularly decisive. The gradient of the route should be at least 6% and a maximum of 12%. The tilt rods are set up at a distance of between 3 m and 6 m and are more or less offset in the horizontal direction. There are at least 30 to 40 gates on the route over a length of between 150 meters and 250 meters. Protectors in the form of mats and straw bales are designed at critical points.

target

The target area must have an appropriate size and be easily visible; If the run-out is rising or shallow, it should support the athletes with the braking process and offer plenty of space, especially since brakes or stoppers are not necessarily part of the standard equipment.

Disciplines

There are four different recognized disciplines in inline alpine.

slalom

Slalom goal

On the slalom course, a gate to be driven through consists of two tilt poles that are locked in the floor with a holding system. The slalom gates must not be less than 3 m and no more than 8 m apart. There are only 30 to 60 goals in two different colors allowed on the track. In order to get the most varied course possible, the course must contain horizontal (open) and vertical (blind) gates and there must be at least one to three vertical combinations, consisting of three to four gates and one to three hairpin combinations. The gradient of the route should be at least 6% and a maximum of 16%, its width approx. 5 m. There are two runs - preferably on different routes.

Giant slalom

Giant slalom goal

In the giant slalom, a gate to be driven through consists of two tilting poles locked in the ground, between each of which a sheet is stretched. If you touch it hard, the cloth should come off the rod. The distance between the individual giant slalom goals should not be less than 6 m and not more than 15 m. There are only 20 to 35 goals in two different colors allowed on the track. The door combinations should alternate between large, medium and small radii. The gradient of the route should be at least between 5% and a maximum of 10%. The giant slalom course should be approx. 6 meters wide and is carried out in two runs - preferably on different routes.

Parallel slalom

The parallel slalom is driven by two athletes at the same time on two adjacent courses. The two courses must coincide as exactly as possible horizontally and vertically. Such a competition can be carried out as a slalom as well as a giant slalom. There are only 20 to 35 goals in two different colors allowed on the track. The track should be about 6 m wide. In the qualification it is possible to have many athletes compete. 32 athletes qualify for the first round of competition, from which they continue in knockout mode . The step into the next lap is made by the one who was faster in her group after two runs in the added time. If the two runs are equal, a third round will be started. The field of participants is thus reduced by half in each round. In the small final , the losers in the semi-finals finally take third place. In the grand finale it is decided who will be second and winner. The further placement results from the time differences driven in the respective lap.

Team competition

The team competition can be held as a slalom or a giant slalom. A team consists of at least two men and two women. The team result results from the addition of the individual running times. If there is a tie, the placement will be determined by the best individual running time of the respective team.

equipment

Alpine skates, the shaft is higher than that of speed skates

For alpine inline sports, skates with aluminum rails are used. The rails have four or five rollers. For rails with five rollers, rollers with a diameter of 80 or 84 mm are used. Rails with five 90 mm rollers are also used in the giant slalom. More and more athletes are using rails with four rollers and diameters of 100 or 110 mm.

Choosing the right roller hardness plays an important role. On the one hand, the rollers must offer enough grip (soft rollers) so that they do not slip away in tight bends, on the other hand, the rollers must offer low rolling resistance (hard rollers). Rollers of different hardness are also used on a rail. When the road surface is wet, special rain rollers that are particularly soft are used.

Except for inline downhill , ski poles are used. This pushes the elastic goal posts to the side. The sticks have an impact protection for the hand.

Protectors
Pretectors and other equipment

Alpine inline skaters wear extensive protective equipment. This consists of the following elements:

  • Helmet, possibly with chin protection
  • Back protector
  • Chest protector
  • Handguards
  • Elbow pads
  • Shoulder protectors
  • Protective pants
  • Knee protectors, possibly with shin guards

Competitions

The competitions are held between May and September.

World Cup and European Cup

The World Cup has been held annually since 2010. Before the introduction of the World Cup, there was the European Cup from 2004 to 2009 .

World Championship

In 2004 there was the first world championship , which was organized by the German Roller Sport and Inline Association . In 2010 there was an unofficial slalom world championship, from 2012 it will be officially held every two years and organized by the International Rollersport .

Junior European Championship

The Junior European Championship has been held since 2006 . The following age groups were permitted between 2006 and 2012: S12 (schoolchildren) and S14 (youth). From 2013 the following age groups are admitted: U14 and U16.

European inline alpine championship

The European Championship was held annually between 2006 and 2009 and every two years from 2013.

International Inline Cup

The International Inline Cup has been held since 2006 and the following age groups are permitted: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21, active and senior citizens.

More competitions

Web links

Commons : Inline Alpine Skating  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b The inline slalom - parameters, description and route profile
  2. ↑ a b c d e WIAC regulations German 2012