Žan Kranjec Ski Setup

Žan Kranjec

Giant Slalom

Slalom

Nationality

Slovenia

Hometown

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Height

176 cm

Born

15 November 1992

Turned pro

2011

Primary discipline

Giant Slalom

Slovenian World Cup alpine ski racer and giant slalom specialist, racing for SD Novinar. Made his World Cup debut in March 2011 at age 18 in Kranjska Gora. Won Olympic silver in giant slalom at the 2022 Beijing Games, finishing runner-up to Marco Odermatt, and has 2 World Cup wins and 15 World Cup podiums, all in giant slalom, through the 2025-26 season. Signed a multi-year equipment deal with Nordica in May 2026, ending a 19-year partnership with Rossignol.

2022 Olympic silver medal, giant slalom. 2 World Cup wins, 15 World Cup podiums (all GS) through 2025-26 season (Wikipedia/FIS). Switched equipment sponsor from Rossignol to Nordica for the 2026-2028 seasons, effective May 2026; exact personal ski/boot specs not yet publicly detailed following the switch.

Sponsors: Nordica (skis, boots, since May 2026; previously Rossignol for 19 years); Leki (poles) - per FIS official athlete biography and Nordica signing announcement (snowsportsnews.com, May 2026)

Setup

4 items

Skis

Nordica Dobermann WC Dept FIS GS

Giant Slalom

Kranjec signed a multi-year deal with Nordica in May 2026 after 19 years with Rossignol (snowsportsnews.com); FIS official athlete biography confirms 'Skis: Nordica'. Exact personal ski model/length not yet publicly detailed following the recent switch.

FIS race-stock World Cup giant slalom ski from Nordica's Race Department; full wood core with two sheets of Titanal metal over the edges, 10mm Marker Piston Plate

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Boots

Nordica Dobermann 5 96 (Stiff)

FIS official biography confirms 'Boots: Nordica' following the May 2026 signing; exact personal boot model not yet independently confirmed beyond brand.

96mm-last race-inspired boot, flex range approx. 90-140