slalom technical competitive form of kayaking, , whitewater event appear in olympic games. racers attempt make way top bottom of designated section of river fast possible, while correctly negotiating gates (a series of double-poles suspended vertically on river). there 18-25 gates in race must navigated in sequential order. green gates must negotiated in downstream direction, red gates in upstream direction. events typically conducted on grade/class ii grade/class iv water, placement of gates, , precision necessary paddle them fast , clean (without touching pole , adding 2 seconds total time), makes moves harder water s difficulty suggests. (slalom has been described performing class v moves class iii consequences.) pro level slalom competitions have specific length (350 cm (140 in) kayaks - new rules), width, , weight requirements boats, made out of kevlar/fiberglass/carbon fiber composites lightweight , have faster hull speed. plastic whitewater kayaks can used in citizen-level races.
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