Alpine ski
Alpine skiing on Ekosport
Alpine Skiing is a sport that is gaining more and more followers, and yet it is 5000 years old and comes from the countries of the Great North. At that time, it was a means of travel in environments buried under snow. Today, skiing in all its forms, freestyle skiing, freeride skiing or backcountry skiing, appeals to sportsmen and women all over the world. To practice it in good conditions, a quality equipment is essential!
How to choose the right equipment for downhill skiing?
The first reflex is to choose a pair of alpine skis which you will then complete with the necessary accessories to ski in the best conditions. Start by asking yourself the right questions and the first one is probably to determine the type of skiing you want to do. You don't choose the same skis if you are doing downhill skiing or cross-country or touring skiing. Skis have evolved a lot with the appearance of new technologies, especially to adapt to new practices.
Materials, profiles, shapes, a world continually in turmoil to offer you the best! As a result, purchasing alpine skis is not always easy.
Finding your way through this jungle of products is often difficult and disorienting, but don't panic! Ekosport helps you make your choice and opt for the best downhill skis for men, or alpine skis for women. Your child is just starting to ski on their very first runs or they are already progressing, skiing parallel and mastering the snowplough ? The choice depends on this. On the different models offered, you will find these notions. The most suitable skis for beginners are between 15 and 5 cm shorter than your toddler's height.
The shorter and more flexible the ski, the easier it is to handle. When he starts to progress, it's best if his skis are equivalent to his height or a maximum of 5 cm below.
This will then allow him to thrive on his skis, perfectly suited to his size as an adult. In terms of shape, you can choose the tip rocker, in which case the tip lifts off the ground more quickly offering manoeuvrability in turns while maintaining excellent grip. This is a perfect shape to progress. As for the double rocker, it’s technology allows the tip and tail to lift earlier. The ski is more versatile and accessible, but offers less progression over time.
You'll find something to suit you in the Rossignol skis, the Salomon skis , the Dynastar skis, Head and all the other brands offered on Ekosport.
What equipment is essential?
To round off your alpine ski equipment, you need ski boots, ski poles, sunglasses and a warm outfit, consisting of a suit, jacket, beanie, scarf as well as effective protection such as helmets, gloves and sun cream.... On the Ekosport website, you will easily find what you are looking for and will be able to make your choice with good advice!