{"id":71326,"date":"2023-03-03T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=71326"},"modified":"2023-07-12T16:56:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T14:56:18","slug":"how-to-choose-skis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-skis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose skis for your winter holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re heading to the Alps for a skiing holiday, you may be wondering how to choose your equipment, especially your skis<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downhill skiing, ski-touring or cross-country skiing \u2013 the Alps are the perfect place to try out all of these sports<\/strong>. However, there are different criteria to take into account for each type of ski<\/strong>. For example, your skill level, your weight, the width of the skis and their size or the type of tip. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have put together this complete guide to help you understand how to choose your skis so you can prepare for your holiday in the Alps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n A checklist for your ski holiday<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choosing your downhill skis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Downhill skiing, as the name suggests, is a sport practised on snow from the top of a slope to the bottom, by making turns, sliding or even snow-ploughing if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some words for your vocabulary:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Familiarise yourself with the parts of a ski \u00a9 Avant Ski<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ski types according to your level and use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a beginner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First-time skiers or early learners<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginners who are just learning to ski should choose shorter skis, allowing them to turn more easily and benefit from greater stability. However, those who prefer big curves might prefer slightly larger skis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some good examples of beginner ski models: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n