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Skis
The right pair of skis should feel like part of your body. The wrong pair can seem viciously uncooperative. You need to take a lot of time and effort to get the right pair that will suit your style and needs exactly.

There are so many types of ski available now; from telemarking and cross-country skis to race skis and ski boards – it's hard to know where to start.

This section of ifyouski.com goes a little way to explaining what skis are all about. We've also got a few tips on renting and buying your first pieces of equipment and experts on hand to answer your questions.

 

What is important?
What you want from your skis ?
  • Ease of turning
  • Edge Grip
  • Stability at speed
  • Shape
  • Vibration absorption
  • Versatility in all conditions
  • Precision and forgiveness
  • Light weight
  • Colour and graphics
 
 
[Photo: Campbell M Cassidy ©2000]
 

 
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