Types of skis and their characteristics

In today's post I would like to focus, on which the characteristics of individual types of skis. Show their features and what they are characterized by. I invite you to read.

Types of skis

There are many types of skis these days. It's really hard to choose something for yourself. I will try to list a few types of skis, where we can play in the snow, because skiing is a beautiful winter sport.

Race:

• For people who like fast skiing on properly prepared slopes. They also do well in amateur competitions.
• They are of great weight, stability even on icy and difficult slopes.
• They require excellent technique and ski edge skiing skills.
• A lot of effort is needed
• There are two types: slalom (low turning radius, so we can make quick turns), gigantic (larger turning radius, maintain better stability when turning).

All-round:

• The most popular and most often chosen.
• They are the most universal.
• They do not require a lot of effort.
• They are quite manoeuvrable and allow safe driving.

All Mountain:

• Medium width skis.
• They do well on and off the slopes in deep snow.
• They have good buoyancy and handle well, they are twisted.

Easycarver:

• Ski for beginners.
• They are relatively light and turn well.
• However, they do not reach high speeds.

Cross

• Similar to the Race nart toupe, but they are easier to drive.
• They require less effort than those from the Race group.
• Stable and controlled, They can be used both on and off-road.

Freeride:

• Great for off-piste riding, they have a great width, so they don't get stuck in the snow.
• Twintip Backcountry:
• Freeride variety, which has raised backs of the skis, which allows you to go backwards and forwards.
• Works well when jumping.

Freestyle:

• The front and back of the ski are bent upwards, which allows you to drive forwards and backwards.
• They are great for performing tricks and acrobatics.
• Short and light.

Ski-touring:

• Light, good for going up hills.
• They have special tapes, which are hooked along the entire length of the slides. The ascent is much easier, because the skis do not slide off.
• Bindings with a moving loop.

Short Ski:

• Short skis not more than a meter long.
• You can tell about them, They are a combination of skis and snowboards.

Telemark:

• Bindings with a movable heel, which allows you to ride in an additional position.
• Elastic, and durable board.

Women's skis:

• Specific appearance, the binding is mounted more to the front of the ski, which makes it easier to turn.
• They are made for different types of skis.

Youth skis:

• Shorter and lighter than equivalents for older people.
• Produced for various types of skis.

If you have any other types, that I did not mention, let me know in the comment. I invite you to the slopes and to ride. Let's hope, that the conditions this year will allow you to play in the snow.