How does para banked slalom work?
I · Intermediate · Racing · 2 of 4Banked slalom is a time trial through gates on banked turns, one rider at a time, on a 300 to 600 m course. Riders make two runs and the better counts. Giant slalom is a time trial over a 200 to 400 m drop, where both run times are added; a rider who fails to finish run one cannot start run two.
How it works
- BSL course: 300 to 600 m.
- BSL slope: about 15 degrees.
- BSL result: better of two runs.
- GS drop: 200 to 400 m.
- GS result: two runs added.
- GS run two: no DNF, DSQ or DNS from run one.
- Gates: alternate colours.
- BSL ties: total of both runs.
The glossary has the banked slalom, the giant slalom, the gate, the ties, the re-run and the training and inspection.
Tricky cases
A rider falls on run one of banked slalom. Can they race run two?
Yes. The better run counts.
Two riders tie for first in banked slalom. Result?
Total time decides; if still tied, they stay tied.
Do banana gates count as two?
No. One turn.
Is the run two order reversed?
At level 1, yes.
Why the rule exists
Two runs reduce the effect of one mistake or changing snow.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BSL | Better run | R 1412.1 |
| GS | Combined | R 1412.1.2 |
| Run two | Reversed at level 1 | R 1412.1.4 |
From the rule book
FIS, International Competition Rules, Para Snowboard (July 2026), articles 1402, 1403, 1406.1 and 1412. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: FIS ICR Para Snowboard and Para Snowboard Classification Rules.