Ski equipment has evolved a lot in recent years, especially since the appearance of parabolic skis, thus facilitating access to skiing techniques that were once reserved for very good skiers. Skis can be divided into 5 main categories based on their uses and the required skill level.
SPORT
- You are a beginner to good skier.
- You are initiating yourself to skiing or ski at moderate speed in snowplow or skidded turns, mainly on green and blue slopes.
- You master parallel turns and ski on blue and red slopes. You link small turns and early long curves.
PERFORMANCE
- You are at a good to experienced level.
- You ski on red and black slopes but rarely off-piste.
- You adapt your technique regardless of terrain and snow quality.
COMPETITION
- You are an expert skier or competitor
- You ski exclusively on pistes and seek performance
- You seek precision and speed
- This kind of ski tolerates errors very poorly; a high level of technical mastery is imperative for enjoyable skiing.
FREE RIDE
- This is the currently “trendy” practice, synonymous with escape and freedom, aimed at a wide public of good skiers.
- You are at a good to experienced level, seeking piste / off-piste versatility
- Expert skier, the call of big couloirs is felt. Warning, helmet, ARVA, shovel, and probe are strongly recommended.
MINI SKI
- Alone or with friends, expert or beginner, mini skiing is for everyone.
- You will be able to easily chain small turns, rotations, and jumps.
- The most daring venture into the half pipe…
