Snowboarding
Advanced technology for training and timing in snowboard competitions.
Professional timing
Introduction
Snowboarding includes multiple disciplines, each with specific timing requirements. For Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS), Snowboard Cross (SBX), Slalom, and Giant Slalom, Microgate provides FIS-certified systems based on the ProSeries line and ALGE start gates. Even in Freestyle disciplines, where timing complements style judging, our solutions ensure reliable and precise measurements.
Developed together with athletes, organizers, and timekeepers, Microgate systems guarantee operational reliability, precision, and flexibility for every level of competition, from local events to international races.
Examples of configurations:
flexible and customizable
For PGS, Microgate offers FIS-certified systems with automatic start gates, finish photocells, and timers with dedicated parallel-race programs. SBX configurations integrate photo-finish systems for close finishes, while Slalom and Giant Slalom follow alpine skiing standards. The entire range is designed to guarantee constant precision and maximum reliability even in extreme weather conditions.
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Configuration 1
Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS)
For Parallel Giant Slalom, the system uses ReiPRO or RTpro FIS-certified timers with GPS synchronization. Qualification runs are managed with HiStart start gates and HiSens photocells, while knockout phases integrate ALGE start gates and dual HiSens photocells to determine winners on red and blue courses. The dedicated parallel-race software ensures simple operation and compatibility with the most widely used ranking software.
Configuration 2
Snowboard Cross SBX
For Snowboard Cross, the system manages qualification rounds using the HiStart gate, HiSens photocells, and ReiPRO or RTpro GPS-synchronized timers. In knockout phases, ALGE start gates and FinishLynx photo-finish systems provide precise finish order detection. The configuration guarantees FIS certification, operational simplicity, and reliability even in difficult weather conditions.
Configuration 3
Slalom and Giant Slalom
For Slalom and Giant Slalom, the system follows alpine skiing standards and is based on the FIS-certified ReiPRO timer with GPS synchronization, HiStart start gate, and HiSens photocells. Audio communication is managed via cable with amplifiers and headsets. The software handles single starts, BIBO rule calculations, rankings, and race reports required for FIS Timing Reports. RTpro can be used as backup.
Configuration 4
Freestyle
In Freestyle competitions, rankings are primarily based on judges’ style evaluations, while timing is used for run duration and speed measurements. For speed traps, two wireless HiSens photocells connect directly to MicroTAB or MicroGRAPH display boards, showing live data instantly to spectators. The solution eliminates cabling and reduces the need for dedicated timing operators.
Our FIS-Approved Systems
All Microgate ProSeries systems are FIS-certified in accordance with the rigorous standards of the FIS Timing Group. This approval certifies their precision, reliability and consistent performance, even under the most demanding conditions, for competitions where every thousandth of a second counts.
Products suited for this field of application
Microgate develops timing and race management systems for snowboard disciplines, designed to ensure precision, reliability, and operational simplicity across every competition format. From training sessions to international FIS events, every solution supports athletes, coaches, timekeepers, and organizers with real-time data, complete device integration, and professional event management.
OUR COMPOSITE SYSTEMS
Pro Series
For us, time is a precious resource, not just a unit of measure. For this reason, since 1989 we have designed ultra-high accuracy, modular timing solutions suited to every situation.
Today we offer optimal user experience, reliability, precision, flexibility and connectivity: welcome to the new era of professional timing with the Pro Series!
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Portable timing
Manage workouts, settings, and results directly from your smartphone or tablet.
Manage training sessions, device settings, and results directly from your smartphone or tablet.
The HiTiming, HiChrono, and HiSettings apps make timing simpler, faster, and more intuitive: from device configuration to real-time results visualization, data analysis, and sharing. A connected ecosystem designed to work anywhere, even directly on the slope.
