Picking up alpine skis and alpine ski boots is not an activity that can be done on foot. If you do not pay enough time and attention to the choice, then on the slope it may turn out that this equipment is not very suitable for you. But on the slope it is better not to make such discoveries, so it is better to take the problem of choice as seriously as possible.
It is necessary
time and money
Instructions
Step 1
When choosing skis, a simple rule applies. The length of the skis should be about 10 or 15 cm less than the height of the skier. The exceptions are cases when a person's weight exceeds 100kg, then the length of the skis is approximately equal to the height. Some people choose their skis a little longer or shorter than they should be according to the rules, because long skis are easier to handle at high speeds, and short ones are more comfortable at low speeds. Usually beginners take shorter skis, and those who have experience take longer ones. Long skis are needed for freeriding, while short skis are better for slalom.
Step 2
The boots differ in several ways. It is difficult to count all of them at once if you have no experience. But when you need to choose boots for alpine skiing, then you can be guided by a simple rule - take the most expensive, which the budget allows. Along with the cost of ski boots, the quality always rises.
Step 3
For beginners, not too stiff boot models are recommended, with a stiffness of about 70 or less. If the skier is experienced, then he usually takes hard boots, allowing full control of the skis.
Step 4
Boots should not be loose. They should sit literally close on the leg. Ski boots are specially designed so that when skiing, they take the shape of a foot, and if you take free ones, then the foot will practically slip out of them. Loose boots mean poor ski control. When buying, you need to try on shoes, completely button them, bend over, sit down, walk around. After that, you can already estimate how well the ski boots fit you.
