Slalom - is an extreme sport on the edge of the possible.

Slalom - is one of the extreme sport in which the competitors descend on a special track at high speed. This discipline do not only skiers, but also skaters, snowboarders and rowers.

Downhill skiing

This sport is actively developed in mountainous terrain with countries such as Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy. But the homeland of the discipline - the Alps. One variety of the descent from the mountains is the slalom. This exit from the top of the prepared route on special skis. Translated from the Norwegian slalom language - a "trail on the hillside." He also refers to the winter active form of leisure. Tourists visiting the ski resorts, first of all want to learn to ski downhill.

Slalom tortuous and has several points marked flags. These limits are called gates that need to go round by virtuoso maneuvers. The main parameter of the slalom - is the angle of the lift. Gates are horizontal and vertical, are flags of red and blue colors, which are arranged alternately along the route. Their number and spacing determined slalom rules. It depends on the type of mountain sports and the height of drop for the entire route.

Difference giant slalom and mountain

The main difference between these two kinds of sports - the height and length of the route. In the simple launching of the first of these indicators does not exceed 220 meters. And in the giant height of 500 meters. skier's speed can increase up to 80 km per hour. The result is a time during which the athlete will go down to the finish. Giant slalom is smoother turns than a mountain. The distance between the flags denoting gate is 10 meters. By turning the athlete must touch the shoulder of the shaft checkpoint. At the admission gate skier fines and the total results takes time, regulated by rules. Road width can be up to 60 m, length 1, 5 km Unlike slalom mountain, which lasts 500 m. During the competition athletes tested both runs and then exposed them to the overall result.

The descent of the river

One of the Olympic sports is rowing slalom. Task - kayaking swim for a set time and complicated rapids portion mining natural water flow and possibly artificially established obstacles. Also in this sports discipline used canoes. Slalom was officially recognized in 1932. Competition in this it carried out in countries such as Germany, Canada, Czechoslovakia, United States, Switzerland, England. Having passed all the stages of the championship, in 1972, he joined the Olympic sports.

Terms and track water slalom

Slalom implies descent on a mountain river. During its rapid and quick. But not every river with its own characteristics suitable for the competition. Therefore, since 1970, the artificial channels were set up around the world. water path length can be about 400 m. The slope is from 2 to 3 meters falling to 100 m in length. Water is pumped into the channel from the main reservoir using a pump. To create artificial barriers used massive stones, boulders of concrete, plastic construction, rubber tires. During descent, the crew must go through all the gates in series. Regulations prescribe a certain side. Passage of the gate will be counted in the event that:

• paddler's head crosses the line with the right hand;
• Party is not overturned;
• together with the athlete crosses the line and part of the boat - as a whole.

It should be noted that the benchmark for the judges is the party head. Points are, if the landmark is not lost from sight. Penalty second pass is charged under control point, and tripping the wrong direction gate.

Roller Competitions

Dancing on roller skates are a modern and impressive areas of sport. An important difference slalom roller-skating from other species is the presence of conical shapes. They are arranged for the passage of the strip. Before a party task to go round cones, using various tricks and dance moves. Judges evaluate the performance style, technique, flexibility scooter, clear coordination of movements and the number of correctly completed items without violations. Bringing cones leads to estimates decrease. Housing a participant during the slalom almost does not move, all the work down.

Tricks roller

In order to begin to perform complex elements must be confident ride and be able to do simple movements. For example: rotation, reversal, inhibition.

One of the primary movements that teach rollers, called criss-cross or a simple, eight. Along the path cones you need to drive with alternate crossing legs. To correctly perform should be slightly lean forward slightly and sit with your knees bent. Eight can be done and turned. The main thing is not to take the rear wheels of skates from the ground during movement.

Another trick for beginners - monolayn. During the execution of his feet are moving one after the other. The body position should be similar to the previous trick. motion technique depends on rhythmic rotation thighs.

And to improve the skill level forgets a trick like vanfut. What does the movement on one leg. In carrying out this element, the free leg to bend at the knee. Then lift in the direction of the back. The acceleration of a body attached to the work of the hips and knees.

If you know how to roller skate, it's time to learn a few tricks. The ability to move gracefully give you confidence in your ability and will to express themselves and to surprise their loved ones.