frPiste Skis (Carving)
- Waist width: 60–80 mm.
- Short + small radius (< 15 m) for easy turns.
- Longer + bigger radius (15–20 m) for stability at speed.
How to Choose Your Skis — Follow the Guide!
Lost in the avalanche of models? This guide explains how to choose the right men’s, women’s, or kids’ skis and the right bindings based on your style, level, and body type.
What Type of Skis Should You Choose?
Pick your category according to terrain and goals. Here are the five main families.
All-Mountain Skis
- Waist width: 80–99 mm.
- Often feature rocker for float and comfort.
- Versatile — the SUV of skis.
Freeride Skis
- Waist width: 100+ mm.
- Pronounced rocker for float.
- For powder and steeps.
Freestyle Skis
- Twin-tip for switch skiing.
- Light, reinforced for park.
- Agile and playful.
Touring & Freerando Skis
- 75–95 mm touring: light for climbs.
- 95 mm+ freerando: better float downhill.
- Tip rocker for powder fun.
Don’t forget: touring boots, skins & avalanche safety gear.
Which Skis for Your Level & Body Type?
Beginner to Intermediate
- 15 cm shorter than your height for control.
- Soft, forgiving, light skis.
- Mini-skis (~120 cm) for max maneuverability.
Advanced to Expert
- Close to your height.
- Stiffer builds for piste/All-Mountain.
- Playful skis for off-piste/park.
Body Type
- Heavier skiers > 90 kg: longer, stiffer skis.
- Women’s skis: lighter, adapted designs.
- Kids’ skis: easy to turn, sized for progression.
What Ski Length?
| Profile | Recommended length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Height − 10 to − 15 cm | Easy turns. |
| Intermediate | Height − 5 to − 10 cm | Balanced. |
| Advanced | Height − 0 to − 5 cm | Stable. |
| Expert | Height to Height + 5 cm | Speed & GS turns. |
| Freeride | Height to Height + 10 cm | Powder float. |
| Freestyle | Height − 5 to − 10 cm | Agility for tricks. |
| Touring | Height − 5 cm to Height | Balance climb/descent. |
Ski Bindings
DIN Settings
- Beginners: 3–9
- Advanced: 8–18
Examples: Marker Squire 11 (light skiers), Marker Griffon 13 (> 80 kg), Look Pivot 18 (freestyle/pro).
Brake Width
Match waist width (equal or slightly wider). Example: 95 mm brake for 90 mm skis.
Bindings must be adjusted by professionals. At Montaz, mounting is included with ski + binding packs.
Best Ski Brands
Shop top brands: Armada, Atomic, Black Crows, Blizzard, Dynastar, Faction, Fischer, Head, K2, Line, Rossignol, Roxy, Salomon, Scott, Volkl, Zag and more.
Where to Buy?
Buy Online
All skis on Montaz.com are in stock and ship fast from our Chambéry–La Ravoire workshop. Careful prep and packaging included.
Skis are not delivered to pickup points. Please provide a delivery address.
Visit the Montaz Store
Heading to the Alps? Stop by our Montaz store in La Ravoire near Chambéry. Since 1976, Montaz has been the local reference. Try skis in person and get expert advice from passionate staff.
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Free delivery from 69.00 €
Advice
By phone at 04 79 72 59 69
Refund and exchange
30 day withdrawal period
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Order and collect your order directly from La Ravoire!
Mounting your skis
Free assembly of bindings with the purchase of a pack
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