Friday, October 2, 2009

Finding the Right Ski

Finding the right ski for you is a difficult process, but first you have to ask yourself a few questions:

What level of skier am I?

This is not the same as ability level, but rather what type of skiing you prefer. You must decide whether you like to ski at a slower pace down a smaller slope; or at a varied pace down a variety of slopes; or perhaps you prefer skiing fast down steep slopes. It has to do with preference not ability.

What type of skiing will I be doing?

There are many different types of skiing types and conditions, so an important question that you must ask is what type of skiing is relevant to me. There is powder skiing, hard pack skiing, does your environment have an tendency to ice over snow.

How fast do I want to go?

Different types of ski construction and lengths tend to move at different paces than others. The speed that you would prefer to go is an important factor for choosing a ski.

How hard do I want to work?

Some skis tend to demand more out of the skier. Do you want to be constantly pushed to reap the benefits of a more demanding ski, or would you prefer a more relaxed and recreational ski?