Skis Incl. Bindings

Brands

Dynastar (20)

K2 (28)

Movement (37)

Rossignol (20)

Volkl (13)

Gender

Female (16)

Female specific skis are generally slightly 'softer' and more 'flexible' than unisex or men's skis because women tend to be lighter. If you like pretty colours and girly graphics, these are the ones to go for, otherwise unisex skis will perform just as well.

Unisex or Male (72)

Male skis can be used by women too - so have unisex appeal. Most girls will want to choose unisex skis that are about 5 cm shorter than they would for female specific skis because, compared with men of the same height, women tend to be lighter.

Size

130-139cm (4)

140-149cm (1)

150-159cm (15)

160-169cm (20)

170-179cm (29)

180cm + (15)

Style

All Mountain (70)

All mountain skis are made for exactly that. Use all over the mountain. They are the 1 ski solution and are for use everywhere from groomed slopes and parks to the back country and powder. They are not as good as a dedicated back country or park ski, but they are perfect for recreational users who want to do a bit of everything.

Piste (61)

Piste skis are made for use on groomed slope and on piste skiing

Powder (30)

Powder skis are made for the back country, riding in deep powder off the groomed pistes. These off piste skis are longer and wider to aid float.

Freestyle (19)

Freestyle skis are generally twin tip skis. These are made for all kinds of freestyle activities including half pipe, park skiing and jibbing rails, boxes etc.

Year

2012 (79)

2011 (3)

2010 (3)

Mounting System  

The mounting system is the way in which the bindings attach to the skis. They will either attach via a 'track' mounting system, where a track is already attached to the ski and the binding then slides on, or by being directly screwed into blank skis, without tracks, giving greater 'feel' but limited adjust-ability.

Track (42)

Many modern skis now use a track mounting system for their bindings. This means the bindings can be fitted extremely quickly and easily, without any tools and can be very easily be moved or adjusted to fit any size of boots or style of skiing.

Screw (43)

Screw mounted bindings require the bindings to be professionally mounted by a ski technician. The bindings are drilled onto the ski so, once mounted, can not be moved - aside from some modest adjustments. The advantage is that your ski boots end up almost touching the surface of the ski, thereby lowering your centre of gravity and giving you more feel for what is beneath your feet. This mounting system is therefore preferred by freestyle skiers.

Ability Level  

If you are a complete beginner, there is absolutely no point in buying skis that are intended for advanced skiers, it will actually hinder you instead of help you progress. Choose the ability level closest to what you are now and be honest with yourself! This way you can find skis that will catapult you to that next ability level in no time.

Beg / Int (29)

Beginner / Intermediate - These skis are for people who are taking their first lessons, starting to link turns or just want an easy to ride pair of skis that will help them progress to the next level.

Int / Adv (74)

Intermediate / Advanced - These skis are for people who are linking turns, happy cruising the piste and experienced skiers who want a top quality pair of skis.

Expert (41)

Expert - For those who are very advanced skiers, can handle all terrain thrown at them with ease and are looking for a top-performing, high end pair of skis.

Price

Under £200 (13)

£200 - £400 (67)

£400 - £600 (20)

£600 - £800 (17)

£800 - £1000 (1)

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