ALPINE SKI GUIDE

The choice of alpine skis should be made according to your skill level. It is important that your skis are tailored to the type of skier you are.

During your ski-session, you may find yourself skiing on different types of trails and snow. If you ski in fresh snow more often, choose powder skis. Choose carving skis if you ski down groomed runs. On the other hand, choose all-mountain skis if you want a ski that can adapt to different conditions.

It is important to take into consideration the radius of the skis. It represents the distance made by the ski during a turn.
- For small dynamic turns, choose a model with a shorter radius.
- If you enjoy making wider turns, choose a model with a longer radius.

The sidecut represents the dimensions of the skis which is the width of the tip, the waist (under the foot) and the tail of the ski. The greater the difference between the tip, the tail and the middle portion of the ski, the shorter the radius will be. The wider the waist (under the foot), the more flotation it will offer in powder snow.