Again we return to talk about the most important material that we should choose when we go to ski, besides the ski boots, the skis. As in the post that was dedicated to ski boots, this post is aimed at those who will buy his own material, since in the slopes, unless you pay more for a specific service in which the quality of the skis is very good, probably they give us normal skis.
As we know, the function of skis is to allow us to slide on the snow the most comfortable and safety possible. For choosing skis we must rely on our level, beginner, advanced or expert, but also of our physical and ski modality that we thought practice.
Image 1, skier, by getoutfitted
Based on this last feature, modality, we must take into account several characteristics to know what skis buy. First I will talk about arch or curvature when there’s no weight on the skis. This curvature determine the following characteristics in skiing:
Usage on piste: Traditional arch. The ends of the skis are in contact with the ground but not the central part.
Freeride use: Arch invested. Now is the center of the ski that is in contact with the ground but not the ends, which are raised.
Usage on piste (level skiers seeking better turns): Traditional arch with front lifted.
Freeride use (Better grip and float): classic arch with back and front parts raised.
Seen this, now let's analyze the characteristics of each type of skiing according to modality, in addition to the arch seen before:
Downhill skiing: short, narrow, flexible and stable skis. Ideal for controlling speed and trajectories.
Multipurpose Ski: Whether inside piste to outside. Wide skis with front long. Improve buoyancy in powder snow.
Freeride skiing: skis very wide, with good surface. Rocker at the front and rear part.
Freestyle Skiing: Ideal for the best jumps and tricks. Must be light and double spatula.
Image 1, types of skis, by neve365
Finally, in terms of size, it is recommended:
Downhill skiing: 5-15 cm less than our stature.
Multipurpose Skiing: 10 cm unless our stature.
Freeride skiing: -5 to + 10cm to our stature.
Freestyle Skiing: 10 cm unless our stature.
Viewed links:
http://www.wedze.es/consejos/como-elegir-los-esquis , by James de Saint Julien.
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