Let's say you are invited on a ski trip, but there are no skis at hand, and you have to go to a sporting goods store. In order to competently choose a suitable pair, we carefully read this instruction.
It is necessary
- Ski catalog
- Ruler
Instructions
Step 1
Decide to start with the area where you will ride. If it's flat, you need racing skis.
Step 2
Specify for yourself the style of skating - skating or classic. Skis for skating style are characterized by the absence of curved noses and greater rigidity.
Step 3
Calculate the formula for choosing skis: height + 8-12 cm. Beginner skiers can take the length a little shorter, confident - longer.
Step 4
Choose alpine skis based on their configuration and style of skiing - classic or carving, degree of preparation - beginner or confident skier, preferences in skiing - fast or slow, with short turns or arcs of a larger radius.
Step 5
Consider the concept of braking when choosing skis for classic skiing. The basic formula for the selection of skis: height + 15 cm. Further there is an adjustment: weight is over the norm - we add 5 cm, less than the norm - we subtract 5 cm, confident skiing style with short arcs - subtract 5 cm, confident skiing style with long arcs with good speed - add 3 cm.
