Skier Ability

Skis

Skier Ability

Beginner/Intermediate
You're comfortable on green and blue runs and perhaps venture onto the occasional red. You may even be a first week skier. Difficult and icy conditions cause problems.

Advanced
You can ski most of the mountain although certain conditions could affect this. You may be keen to improve your technique on the bumps or in off-piste conditions. You appreciate when your skis need tuning.

Expert
You search out the most demanding runs, you're accomplished in all types of turns and you look for skis that provide stability at high speed. You can handle the bumps and variable conditions both on and off the piste.

Race
You are a sponsored skier, or an accomplished racer, who trains hard for their skiing and loves a challenge.


[Photo: Rachel Burks Ironcross Backflip]

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.