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Giant slalom and Slalom make up the "technical events" in alpine ski racing. This category separates them from the "speed events" like Super G and Downhill . DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GIANT SLALOM AND SLALOM Giant Slalom (GS) racers ski faster than . As a result, a giant slalom racer is likely to use an Inside Blocking method to clear gates out of the way, rather than the Cross-blocking technique often used in Slalom and contacting the gates with the inside shoulder rather than the hand. GIANT SLALOM SKIS Giant slalom skis are longer and stiffer than Slalom skis, but not as long as Super G and Downhill skis. In an attempt to increase safety, the 2003-2004 season saw the FIS increase the minimum Sidecut radius for giant slalom skis to 21 meters and impose minimum ski lengths for the first time: 185 cm for men and 180 cm for women. SEE ALSO
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