Which skis to choose when you are a beginner or intermediate?

When starting out in alpine skiing, one generally uses quite flexible skis that grip well on groomed snow, because they are easier to use. Nevertheless, they offer fewer possibilities in terms of speed and maneuverability. Thus, if you wish to progress and explore new sensations, we advise you to turn to stiffer skis. Regarding ski size, two options: smaller models, which remain maneuverable and are more responsive, or longer models, which promote stability and will help you gain confidence when you pick up speed. The choice depends on the terrain's roughness, snow type, your skiing style, etc.

Feel free to consult our other guides to find the ideal pair: length of parabolic skis, criteria for choosing your ski type, size of all-mountain skis, etc.

Choosing accessories adapted to your level

For beginners and intermediate skiers, knowing which ski to choose is essential, but that's not all. The choice of your ski boots and poles is also very important. Indeed, if you are moving from a beginner to an intermediate level, we advise you to turn to stiffer boots that will better conform to your movements and offer you greater maneuverability.

Finally, if you wish to discover off-piste and experience the joy of skiing on powder snow, we advise you to equip yourself with new poles or replace the basket of the ones you have with a wider basket, which will not risk unbalancing you by sinking into the snow.

Whether it's the pair of skis, boots, bindings, or poles, are you still struggling to know what equipment you need? Then choose online ski rental with Sport 2000. When booking, you choose between the Primo or blue skis range if you are a beginner, and you opt for the red skis if you have an intermediate level. It is also possible to rent beginner or intermediate level skis for children if you come to enjoy winter sports with your family.
Next, you enter information about your profile (age, weight, height, level, etc.). This way, the in-store team can prepare a pair of skis and boots that suit you. No need to worry about finding the right length and width or being interested in technical characteristics like the type of tip, the ski's radius, or the rocker.
When collecting the equipment at the resort, you also benefit from the binding adjustment by the ski technicians, so you can ski on the slopes safely.

Enjoy your experience to discover new disciplines

If you are used to piste skiing and master the basics of these disciplines, it is very likely that you will be tempted to discover other winter sports disciplines, such as snowboard, the race skiing (also called ski racing), ski touring, the freestyle skiing or freeride. But then, which ski to choose for an intermediate skier who wants to try these disciplines?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to use your usual pair of skis, because you would risk not only damaging them but also putting yourself in danger. If you wish to discover a new discipline, you will therefore have to choose skis dedicated to it. Don't worry, Sport 2000 stores in resorts have suitable types of equipment, online and in store, as well as adequate accessories and protections, especially for freeride and freestyle.
Otherwise, there is the option of all-mountain skis : their versatile profile allows skiing on icy groomed slopes as well as in powder snow.