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Alpine Skis
Choose your Alpine and Freeride skis from the best brands - Express delivery
Go to the resort equipped with a pair of skis and off you go!
We've chosen to offer you a wide range of pairs of bare skis to give you the choice of putting the binding you want on them, or to fix the pair of bindings you already have in stock. On Alpinstore, you'll find the best ski models for men and also ski models adapted for women , and to leave no one on the edge of the piste we offer children's skis for all tastes . We offer a wide range of skis, whether for piste, all-mountain, freeride or freestyle. But which ski should you choose, and for what type of skiing?
How about a ski pack with bindings? Set off to the resorts with complete peace of mind!
How to choose the right skis?
Ski construction
- The heel: this is the lower part of the ski, at the back of the binding. It is shaped differently according to the type of skiing you do. For on-piste skiing, the heel is cut straight, and the closer you get to freeride, the more the heel is raised for better maneuverability.
- Toe: represents the width of the ski at the arch of your foot. The narrower the runner, the better the handling. On piste, the runner is rather thin, but the closer you get to freeride, the wider the runner for excellent stability and buoyancy.
- The tip: this is the upper part of the ski, in front of the binding. Depending on the discipline, it can be wider or narrower, or longer or shorter. For on-piste skiing, the tip is moderately wide and slightly raised, but the closer you get to freeriding, the wider and more raised the tip for better maneuverability and stability.
- Edges: these are the gray/metallic parts on each side of your ski. These enable you to make turns and carve curves. The more your ski is angled on your edge, the faster you'll turn. Over the long term, they need regular sharpening to maintain this grip.
- The base: this is the (often black) part of your ski that sits on the snow. It's the part of your ski that allows you to glide down the slopes. The flatter your ski, the faster you'll go.
The ideal ski for the slopes?
Are you a lover of beautiful curves on groomed slopes, but don't know which pair of skis to choose? We can tell you more...
Downhillskiing is for everyone, whatever your level. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we've got the right pair of skis for you. For best maneuverability, the width of your ski should be fairly narrow. The thinner the runner (ski width), the shorter the turns and the faster the edge-to-edge transition. The length is chosen according to your height, but is normally smaller than you are.
The camber of the ski should be classic, meaning that the ends of the ski are in perfect contact with the snow. The rocker should be positioned at tip level to facilitate turn entry.
For skiers looking for speed, Dynastar skis are ideal, as are the Black Crows, Fischer and Scott brands, which promise an impressive choice. Green, blue, red and black runs will be easy!
The perfect pair of skis for all-mountain skiing?
If you're a fresh-snow enthusiast who also skis on the slopes, you need a pair of all-mountain skis. These will make you a high-performance skier whatever the terrain. Playful on groomed terrain but pleasant on off-piste terrain, all-mountain skis will delight men and women who like to have fun.
All-mountain skiing is for those who ski on all types of terrain, and who already have an intermediate/confirmed level. The perfect pair of skis for all-mountain skiing is one with a moderately wide runner (75mm minimum) and a fairly wide tip, with a long upturn at the front.
The rocker is ideally placed on the tip only, or on both the tip and tail. The rocker provides good grip and floatation.
The diversity of Rossignol models offers a wide choice of all-mountain skis, but you can also find what you're looking for in K2, Scott, Dynastar, Black Crows, Faction, Volkl or Zag , which promise more incredible descents than ever.
Which ski is right for freeriding?
Freeride, a discipline increasingly practiced in our mountains, requires a suitable pair of skis. Indeed, if you like to have fun in fresh snow couloirs and slopes, opt for a good pair of freeride skis in addition to a pair of freeride boots..
Freeride skis have a raised tip and tail for better maneuverability. The runner is wide or even very wide (85mm minimum) for maximum buoyancy on descents.
The camber should be inverted so that the point of contact with the snow is in the center of the ski. The rocker in the tip and tail is ideal for your pleasure.
Faction, Volkl, Rossignol, the flashy colors of Blackcrows freeride skis or the various freeride models from Zag freeride models ensure optimum comfort and an incredible sense of pleasure.
The ideal ski for freestyle?
If you're a big fan of freestyle parks and want the right pair of skis, then follow our advice.
Freestyle skis have a wide tip with a short rise for greater stability. In this discipline, double-spatulas (skis raised at the front and rear) are a must, essentially for excellent maneuverability when the skier dashes backwards.
Take a cue from the famous freestyle skier Candide Thovex and choose Faction, which offers the best freestyle skis around.
Dynastar, Volkl and Zag ensure impressive maneuverability on the piste and in the air.
Finally, discover all the new skis on Alpinstore with our brands: Black Crows, Faction, Volkl, Rossignol, Zag, Dynastar, K2, Scott
Now you know everything there is to know about alpine skiing, and you have all the knowledge you need to choose your pair of skis, so let's get cracking!
