Length
The shorter the skis, the more manoeuvrable they are. the shorter the skis, the more manoeuvrable they are.Heavier skiers can choose wider skis.
The choice for skis is based on 3 criteria: the skiing discipline, the level and the morphology
The skiing discipline
Downhill skiing
What you like is making beautiful turns on the ski slopes? We therefore advice you to take downhill skis. Fairly narrow, these skis will give you more responsiveness from one turn to the next as well as good grip.
Freeride skiing
You prefer powder? So no doubt, it's a pair of Freeride skis that you need.Wider (more than 85mm at the waist) and equipped with front and / or rear rocker, they float on powder snow while also being manoeuvrable.
Freestyle skiing
If you prefer snowparks, jumps and trying out new modules, choose Freestyle skis. Double tip skis, light and resistant with great manoeuvrability.
Ski touring
Do you want to discover the mountain differently and escape the tumult of the crowd and share physical exercise between friends?Opt for touring skis, with skins for going uphill.
The level
Level 1: beginners
You want to start skiing and / or progress without wanting to tackle the most difficult slopes
Level 2: intermediate skiers
You are comfortable on green to red slopes, on most slopes and types of snow, you master skid turns and want to progress in the technique of carving and the mastery of skiing in powder snow
Level 3: advanced skiers
You ski fast on all types of snow and on all slopes. You know perfectly how to vary the different curves (small radii, large, carving, skidding)
Downhill skis
From -5 to -15 cms
Freeride skis
From – 5 cms to +10 cms your height
Freestyle skis
Your height – 10 cms
Ski touring
From – 5 cms to -10cms below your height
Weight
the weight of the skier also influences the ability to control the ski.~
How to choose adult skis.
Pierre
SKI PRODUCT MANAGER AT WEDZE
