REQUIRED GEAR
We will be following ISMF rules this year for mandatory gear. Each competitor must have the following gear for all races
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Skis |
minimum length: women - 150cm, men - 160cm |
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Bindings |
Toe and heel piece must be same brand |
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Poles |
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Skins |
at least 1 pair |
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3 upper body layers |
1 layer must be a wind proof layer |
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2 lower body layers |
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Beacon |
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Shovel |
No snow claws.
Minimum length 50 cm. |
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Probe |
No probe poles.
Minimum 240cm |
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Gloves |
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Pack |
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Sunglasses |
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In addition, racers on the technical teams race must each have the following
gear:
| Climbing Harness | A commercial climbing harness |
| Via Ferratta Kit | A commercial via ferrata kit with a shock absorber. Kit must attach to rope with locking carabiners. |
| Ascender | A commercial ascender, no Prussicks, Ropeman, Tibloc's, etc. |
| Sling | A commercial, sewn sling to connect the Ascender to the skiers harness |
| Locking Carabiner | Sling must be attached to Ascender with a locking carabiner |
| Ice Ax | Tentatively required |
| Crampons | Tentatively required |
Recommended Gear
Harnesses
Via Ferrata
Ascenders
Crampons