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There are a lot of good skis on
the market, which one should I buy? We have selected the best
skis at the best prices that are available on the market today.
We do specialise in backcountry skis and so most of the skis
are ideally suited to powder or all mountain skiing.
Alpine touring skis are usually softer,
lighter and more forgiving than their downhill cousins. Generally
an even flex will provide rounded powder turns and ensures easy
turn initiation even under desperate situations. The parallel
turn tends to flex the skis deeper than the telemark turn which
attempts to skis two skis as one. Thus alpine touring skis are
generally stiffer and can take more pressure than their telemark
partners. The big boots like the T1 and all mountain telemark
skiers are liking these skis as well.
Telemark skis are a special breed of
ski which have a smooth and rounded flex. This flex pattern is
important to enable the telemark skier to ski two skis as one
in one smooth arc. A stiff ski will cause the rear ski to dive
in powder or fail to track with the lead ski. We have identified
stiffer skis in our catalog with (^) and softer skis with (*).
The dimensions of each ski is given under
the product name in the form ( tip - waist - tail ) in millimeters.
Fatter skis are generally more popular for backcountry powder
skiing as well as providing an even ride on all types of soft
snow conditions. They do feel very stable but may require a solid
boot in order to drive the skis effectively. Narrow skis perform
well on hardpack conditions as they are very quick edge to edge
for faster turns. Lighter weight boots will not wash out with
these skis. Skis with hourglass shapes ( Fat tip and tail with
narrow waist ) tend to be designed for beginner and intermediate
skiers on groomed slopes as they carve very effectively. Aggressive
hourglass shaped skis may tend to hook and lock telemark skiers
into their turns especially with the larger boots which transmit
lots of control to the ski.
The weight is provided per 100cm of ski
in grams. Heavier skis generally are more suited to high performance
on hill skiing. They do require stiffer boots in order to drive
the ski effectively. Obviously you may get quite tired touring
and skiing a heavier ski. Lighter skis may get thrown around
on hardpack and in junky snow conditions however they can be
skied by softer boots, they turn easily as well as skiing and
touring with pleasant smiles well into the afternoon.
The more expensive skis tend to be higher
performance skis. These skis will ski well for all levels of
skiers however the better skiers will notice that they can push
their skis and the ski will always respond appropriately.
Skis that are appropriate for beginner
and intermediate skiers will ski very well for that level of
skier however will wash out, bottom out etc at higher speeds
or under aggressive skiing conditions. This is not a concern
for beginner and intermediate skiers! These skis are generally
softer and more forgiving than expert skis.
Lastly - which length of ski is appropriate
for you? Skiers are skiing their fatter skis shorter than older
narrow skis. A basic idea would be 5' tall = 170cm, 5'8"
180cm & 6' tall = 190cm. If you are an aggressive fast skier
you may want to go a little longer. If you are a casual skier,
like making controlled turns or ski tight terrain requiring faster
turns then go shorter. A longer skis will provide stability fore
& aft which is great for air, breaking trail & fast skiing.
Shorter skis will turn faster, are easier to move around and
slower skiers who like being in control at all times will love
them.
Please call or email if you have further
questions or wish to confirm that you are making the right decision
before ordering... We can easily steer you into the best turns
of your life.
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