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A common guideline is that an alpine ski should reach approximately to the nose. However, that's not the whole truth. Each skier needs to have their specific ski length based on their own needs. It depends on your ability, where and how you prefer to ski, and also your weight.
We guide you in finding the right skis for you!
A beginner or inexperienced skier can be defined in several ways, but if you're unsure whether you belong to the beginner category or intermediate, then the carving technique is a good starting point. So if you can't master making a carving turn and instead skid around without much control, you can define yourself as a beginner.
As a beginner, it's important to start with soft skis, and a good rule of thumb is to have skis about 10 cm shorter than your height. If you know that you are a bit heavier skier, then it might be good to go for slightly stiffer intermediate skis.
It's also important to choose skis with good grip because beginners often don't ski very fast and therefore don't carry as much speed into turns. If you don't have skis with good edge grip, it's easy to slide away.
If you master the carving technique well and ski a few times a year, you can consider yourself an intermediate skier.
When choosing skis, it's important to ask yourself where they will be used, is it on the slopes or do you want to explore other areas off-piste? All mountain is a popular choice for intermediate skiers! The biggest tip we can give when choosing skis is to find ones with high performance.
If you ski a lot and know what you expect from your equipment, you are an advanced skier. There are skis in all sorts of variations, the most important thing is to choose skis that feel secure even at high speeds.
A tip is not to buy skis that are too simple because then you will need to replace them much more often.
There are several types of skiing, and before you start looking at the wide range of skis, you should know where you will ski and what kind of skis are required for that specific type of skiing.
If you enjoy fast turns on the slopes, a pure piste ski or carving ski is the optimal choice. Such a ski is quicker to edge, providing better grip on icy and hard surfaces, of course also in freshly groomed slopes.
In this category of skis, there is something for all types of skiers, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced skier. A piste ski is relatively torsionally stiff, allowing you to be as stable as possible on packed surfaces at high speeds. However, if you are less experienced, there are more forgiving variants for smoother skiing.
A ski that is suitable for the entire mountain and for all types of snow. A perfect choice for those who go to the mountains to ski on the slopes but also wouldn't mind some runs in powder snow.
All mountain skis also work well if the conditions are a bit slushy on the slopes, thanks to the ski's width that allows it to stay stable on the snow. So if you are looking for a pair of skis that work on practically all terrains and want something in between piste and freeride skis, All Mountain is the right choice for you.
If you are a skier who loves jumps, rails, and tricks, then you should look at park skis. A park ski is softer than other skis to provide extra bounce. It is also always equipped with a twin tip and usually has the same width in the front and back so you can ski both forwards and backwards without any problems.
If you are looking for park skis, you should choose a variant in your own height or slightly shorter.
Finally, it's time for the kids to hit the slopes! The most important thing to consider when buying skis for children is to never buy skis that are too long. It may be easy to think that the child will grow into the skis, like clothes, but it's a dangerous mistake. Skis that are too long are difficult to handle and can lead to accidents.
When children are young, it's important to look for an easy-to-ride ski, and as they grow older, you should consider the child's ability and how much they ski. In most cases, children's skis have a lot of flex, but if they have a lot of experience, a slightly stiffer ski may be more suitable.
For ages 2-4, choose skis that reach between the chest and chin.
For ages 5-7, choose skis that reach between the chin and nose.
For ages 8 and up, choose skis that reach the nose.
