The term SLALOM NEED is composed of two words: SKI and SKIPOLE. Skiing is a popular winter sport in which participants use skis to glide down a snow-covered slope. Skis are long, narrow pieces of wood or fiberglass that are attached to the feet of the skier. Slalom skiing is a type of skiing in which the skier must navigate around poles or gates that are placed along the course. Skipoles are poles that are used in slalom skiing to mark the course and provide guidance for the skier.