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About Womens Skis
Womens skis aren’t just shorter pink versions of mens skis. It is important to understand the difference between men’s and womens skis are more than just the differences in colors and graphics. Most womens skis are specifically designed for women’s body structure. They take into account women’s differences from men in weight, center of gravity, foot size and strength. As a result, womens skis are basically designed to make skiing easier and more enjoyable for women. For more information about the differences between mens and womens skis please read the article Ski Equipment | Mens vs. Womens. Womens skis are measured in centimeters. Since womens skis are sized based on weight we highly recommend that you view our Skis Size Chart. Sizing skis isn't a exact science, so it is ok to pick a ski which is a few centimeters longer or shorter than what the chart recommends based on personal preference. Longer womens skis are typically more stable are higher skis, but require more power and skill to turn. Shorter womens skis are easier to turn, but may begin to chatter at higher speeds. So as a general rule of thumb, if you are a more confident skier, you can get a womens ski that measure slightly longer the recommended length on the size chart, if you are a timid skier, you may want to get womens skis which are a few centimeters shorter than the recommended length according to the size chart. When selecting womens skis it is important to pick a set that is designed for you skill level to provide you with skis that will perform how you need them to while begin easy enough for you to control. There are several levels of skis from beginner to intermediate all the way up to expert. The key to picking a skier level is to pick a range that you are comfortable with, but one you can also improve with. If you are most comfortable skiing groomed, blue runs, then classify yourself as an Intermediate. That doesn’t mean, however, that a ski rated Beginner to Intermediate is a good fit. Instead, look for a pair with your level at the lower end of the ski’s skill range – an Intermediate to Advanced, in this case – this way you can improve with your ski. There is no advantage to buying a ski that is significantly better than you. More advanced skis must be “loaded up,” meaning you really need to get some speed and weight into them to get them to carve. But if you can’t get the right speed and pressure, the skis will be difficult to control. |
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