Ski Equipments

Skis & Boots

There is a wide range of ski equipments, for beginners or experts, designed for racing, jumps, off-piste runs, and all what a skier may dreams of.
The skis were invented in Eastern Europe about 5,000 years ago. They first started as a mean of transportation to cope with hard snowed areas and later on they became a sport activity.

Modern Skis are designed with a particular user in mind, both in terms of ability and Skiing style. Beginner and intermediate Skis are soft and forgiving, easy to turn and stop. Advanced skiers, for example, can choose piste Skis – stiff and shaped for grippy carved turns; off-piste Skis – wide with less shape for flotation; or freestyle Skis – twin-tipped for skiing backwards and with a softer flex.

Ski levels go from 1 and 2, real beginners, up to 3, those who ski parallel, getting to level 7 which are the professionals. For this, it’s absolutely necessary to go to specialized stores or make oneself advised by someone who knows about it. Bad choices can be a problem, not only you might not enjoy this beautiful sport, but you could be involved in a serious accident.

General speaking, a beginner should choose skis of 10 or 15 cms. Less than his height. On the other hand, the more experts use their same height measure.

For many skiers buying ski boots is fraught with problems as I know from personal experience. However today proved to me that it is worth taking the time to search for someone who is skilled and experienced enough to suggest the most appropriate ski boot for you and your level of skiing, AND have the skills to craft and tailor your ski boot to your foot.With the vast range of boots available from the many and varied ski boot manufacturers, the trick is to select a boot with a plastic 'shell' that matches your feet as a starting point. Small adjustments can then be made to the shell and liner for a perfect fit.A couple of visits back to the boot fitter to fine tune the fit will leave you with comfortable, perfectly fitted boots which will help you ski more effectively and will as likely as not, last longer too.