Ski - Categories at a glance
How to find the right ski. Choosing the right skis is crucial for your fun and safety on the slopes. Modern skis can be roughly divided into the following main categories, based on skiing style, preferred terrain and skiing ability
Our ski categories
I. Piste performance (Race & Sport Carver)
Slalom-Carver (SL):
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For very good, sporty skiers who love short, extremely agile and responsive turns on the piste. These skis require precise technique and strength.
Target group & Level
Very good, sporty drivers
Driving style & special features
The sportiest bike available for “normal” customers without racing ambitions. The rider must have excellent technique and be focused on the edge.
Giant Slalom-Carver (GS):
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The ski for alpine fans who want to thunder down the slopes at speed and need to rely on total control. Requires a high level of skill and plenty of power in the legs.
Target group & Level
Very fast, powerful drivers
Driving style & special features
The ski for alpine fans who want to thunder down the slopes at speed and need to rely on total control. Requires a high level of skill and plenty of power in the legs.
Sport-Carver:
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Provides the necessary safety for medium and long turns at high speed. A moderate giant slalom model that can be steered with less effort.
Target group & Level
sporty all-rounder
Driving style & special features
The compromise between SL and RS for sporty all-rounders. They can handle short and long turns well and are sporty, but more forgiving than the thoroughbred race models.
MultiradiusCARVER:
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With its multi-dimensional radius, it lies between SL and RS skis and is equally agile in short turns, medium-length and long turns. Always conveys a secure feeling.
Target group & Level
Advanced
Driving style & special features
The versatile piste talent for advanced skiers who frequently change their turn radius. They perform well in short, medium and long turns.
II Versatility & terrain
All-MountainSki:
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A sporty ski with strong performance in all snow conditions.
Target group & Level
sporty pleasure riders
Driving style & special features
The all-rounder for sporty pleasure skiers. With a wider center width (approx. 75-95 mm), it is easy to control on groomed slopes as well as in slush and light fresh snow and therefore offers versatility for all conditions.
FreerideSki:
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For riders who feel constricted and limited on the groomed slope.
Target group & Level
Experts
Driving style & special features
For experts who are looking for off-piste skiing and deep snow (powder). With a very wide center width (over 100 mm) and high rocker, they offer maximum float in off-piste terrain.
Ski categories at a glance
| Category | Target group & level | Driving style & special feature |
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| I. Piste performance (Race & Sport Carver) | ||
| Slalom carver (SL) | Very good, sporty skiers (experts) | Short, extremely agile turns. Requires precise technique and a lot of strength. |
| Giant slalom carver (RS) | Very fast, powerful skiers (experts) | Long, stable turns at high speed. Very smooth running. |
| Sport-Carver | Sporty all-rounders (advanced) | Good compromise. Handles short and long turns. More forgiving than race models. |
| Multiradius skis | Versatile piste skiers (advanced) | Excellent for quickly switching between short, medium and long turns. |
| II Versatility & terrain | ||
| All-mountain skis | Pleasure skier & all-rounder | For all snow conditions. Wider center (approx. 75-95 mm). Good on the piste and in easy terrain. |
| Freeride skis | All-terrain skiers (experts) | Focus on deep snow (powder). Very wide construction for maximum flotation. |
| III Special categories | ||
| Lady-Carver | Female skiers of all levels | Specially adapted to the female anatomy (lighter, softer flex) for energy-saving skiing. |
| Touring skis | Tourers | Extremely light and suitable for ascents with skins. Function dominates. |
| Freestyle / park skis | Freestylers & playful riders | Twin-tip construction (front & rear curved) for tricks, jumps and switch riding. |