There are many different types of skis in modern sports and ski stores, and therefore beginners are often lost in the choice. In order to choose really high-quality skis from all this abundance, you need to be guided by some parameters of their quality.
Instructions
Step 1
Modern skis are made mainly of two types of materials, each of which has its own pros and cons: wood and plastic. Before choosing skis, decide which material will suit you best. Wooden skis are cheaper and can last a long time. Plastic products are more durable and flexible, but they have a higher cost. It is worth noting that the plastic surface is much more durable and has a better glide quality.
Step 2
Pay attention to the cost and manufacturer. If you are a beginner skier, you should not buy goods from such well-known expensive brands as Fischer, Atomic, etc. You can save a lot by buying skis of a domestic manufacturer, they can have quite decent quality and last a long time with careful handling.
Step 3
Recreational skis are suitable for almost all weather conditions. For the manufacture of such products, cheaper materials are used, which adds weight to them - skis for an amateur are somewhat heavier than professional ones. It is worth noting that inexpensive plastic absorbs paraffin worse, which means that the grease will wear off much faster. However, it doesn't matter unless you are a long-distance runner.
Step 4
Choose the length of the skis you like, which should be equal to the height of the skier plus an additional 25-30 cm. Look along the sliding surface of the product - it should not be bent in the longitudinal direction, and the lines across the toe and heel at the sliding surface should be completely parallel. The surface itself is without sharp bends, depressions and bumps.
Step 5
Give your weight to the sales assistant and ask him to select your skis according to the stiffness. Try on the proposed product. Suitable skis are those whose sliding surface under the load part does not completely touch the floor at the moment when the skier is standing on them with both feet.
