Skis - everything you need to know
The right pair of skis should feel like part of your body. The wrong pair can seem viciously uncooperative. You need to take a lot of time and effort to get the right pair that will suit your needs exactly.
There are so many types of ski available now; from telemarking and cross-country skis to race skis and ski boards – it's hard to know where to start.
This section of ifyouski.com goes a little way to explaining what skis are all about. We've also got a few tips on renting and buying your first pieces of equipment. | 
[Photo: Salomon 09-10 male and female freestyle and freeride skis] |
Where to Buy?
So, you've decided to take the plunge and kit yourself out with some new gear. Do you buy at home or abroad? We've always been fans of supporting UK grown snow wear retailers, and with the combination of the current exchange rate and competitive UK prices, buying gear locally can now leave you with more beer money in your pocket than buying abroad. Plus there is the added advantage of sales assistants that speak the same language and not having to take a plane if something goes wrong with your equipment and you need to return it!
For a great selection of ski and snowboard wear, see what our friends atSnow and Rock have to offer.
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