Buying Guide for Skis
General Ski Information
When searching for the right ski, there are a set of questions to start off with: “How long have you skied?” and “Where have you skied?” Based on these answers, the next questions are whether or not you like to ski slow, medium or fast, and if you like to make wide, open turns, or quick, snappy ones. Finally, the last question is where you like to spend the majority of your time skiing, from beginner, intermediate and expert trails to mogul runs or even out of bounds. Keep these questions in mind while going through the steps of finding the right ski.
Types of Skis
Step one is picking the type of ski you want. There are many different divisions that are used to describe skis. Many can be very confusing but there are only a few categories you really need to understand. First off, downhill skis are known as Alpine skis – they consist of a fixed boot, binding and the ski itself. Nordic skis, where the heel releases from the ski binding, make up the other class of skis and include both cross-country and telemark skis. The following categories divide up the Alpine ski family. All can be further divided into men’s, women’s and junior groupings. more...
Buying Guide for Kids Skis
Making sure that kids are using the correct pair of skis for their size, ability, and intended skiing conditions will help young athletes develop their skills faster. There is no such thing as the best brand, but there is such a thing as the best ski for an individual. The information below should aid you in selecting the best ski for your child.
Types of Kids Skis:
There are different types of kids skis for the various ‘disciplines’ of alpine skiing. Most kids skis are considered All Mountain Skis. All Mountain skis are available with and with out bindings and some are even twin tips. There are also twin tips for freestyle and powder applications. Junior Race Skis are also available for younger kids who are interested in ski racing. Determining which style of skis your child needs is the first step in choosing the best skis for them.
Kids Skis with Bindings:Kids Skis with Bindings are All Mountain Kids Skis designed for children weighing less than 110 pounds. Kids Skis with Bindings come with bindings which are pre-selected by the manufacturers to be the best compatible binding. In most instances the bindings are attached on a track system these skis are sometimes called System Skis or Skis with Integrated Binding Systems. This is the most popular category of Kids Skis.
Kids Skis without Bindings:Kids Skis without Bindings are All Mountain Kids Skis designed for children weighing less than 110 pounds. The trend is moving towards Integrated Binding Systems so there typically aren’t too many choices for Kids Skis without Bindings. Buying Kids Skis without Bindings allows customers to choose their own bindings for the child who might be an aggressive skier, or might already be in adult ski boots. more...
