USSA first year J2 ski lengths for GS 2008-09?

Question

What is the minimum Ski length for GS this year 2008-2009 for first year J2 ski racers

Answer 1

I can give you my input as a former J2 racer.  This year's requirements remain the same as last years: Women's SL 155 cm, GS 175 cm 21 m radius; Men's SL 165 cm, GS 180 cm 21 m radius.  SG should be 195 for women and around 200 for men, with a 33 m radius for both--I can't remember off the top of my head but I'm pretty positive.  First year racers should ski on their new skis regularly--sometimes it helps if 2nd year J3s ski to the J2 requirements in anticipation of the next year.  I had an awfully hard time making the jump to my 21 m radius GS skis when I was a first year J2--my Atomics were way too stiff for me.  I'm on Volkl Racetigers right now and I absolutely love them--Eastern GS courses tend to be extremely tight and cranky as well as icy, so a softer GS ski helps.  Have fun and good luck!        

Answer 2

Check the USSA web site for all of the rules of competition. Also ask your coach.  It will vary with the event, if I remember right FIS world cup level it is 155 for men and 150 for women, That may be slalom.   The ussa website is running again. J2  GS men is 180cm.