| Test before buying |
Some shops in the Alps provide a wide range of well-tuned test skis and
offer a comprehensive test programme to help you find the ski that suits
you. But in many resorts, choice and availability is limited.
So if you
do have a local shop that can give you good advice, get down there and
sort your kit out before you go on holiday.
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| Research & Guarantees |
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Read through every ski test and buyers' guide available. If possible ask
your instructor what he/she recommends.
Look out for suitability guarantees, breakage guarantees, price guarantees
and childrens' buy-back guarantees.
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| DIN setting |
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Ensure the bindings are checked before you leave the shop. The DIN release
settings should be adjusted to suit your size, weight and ability.
Still not sure? Consult our ski doctor
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| Advice |
Find a shop that listens to you and be honest, so that you buy a ski that
suits your style, ability, weight and aggressiveness.
Buying a ski way above your ability will hinder your performance and hurt your pocket.
It's worth remembering that 80% of skiers are intermediates and 80% of
those think they are experts.
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| Length |
If in doubt go short. If you go too short, the only loss will be slight
instability at higher speed and less flotation off piste.
You will, however, be able to bend the ski with ease, gaining excellent snow contact from
tip to tail and consequently improved edge grip.
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| Bindings & Mounting |
Go for a binding that suits your ability, not just because it matches
the ski.
Take a boot with you, as this will be needed to mount the skis. The shop
should do this free of charge.
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