![]() ![]() Also, if you are in junior high and just beginning your race career, a junior ski is probably right for you unless you are larger in size. ![]() These generally run about 150cm in length and are built a bit more sturdily than the junior ski but are not as stiff as the adult (FIS) ski.Īs a general rule, if you are less than 115 pounds, you will probably want to be on a junior race ski. Several brands make a “tweener” race ski. On the other hand, a heavier and more aggressive skier will “overpower” a junior ski: the ski will wash out in the turn and possibly break if too much force is applied. A less experienced, lightweight skier will find it difficult to turn efficiently on an adult race ski. However, adult skis come in a variety of flexes, from soft to stiff. Adult skis are sturdier, heavier, and harder to flex than junior skis. For most brands, a junior ski is designed differently from its adult counterpart and uses different materials in its construction. It is important to determine whether you need a junior race ski, a “tweener” ski or an adult race ski. Junior Race Skis VS “Tweener” Skis VS Adult (FIS) Race Skis Recreational skis will simply not be able to hold you in a turn as your ability to make more efficient turns improves. They are specifically designed to redirect the skier’s momentum quickly and efficiently while “holding an edge” against the snow under extreme forces. However, if you like the sport and want to continue to improve and maximize your potential, you will eventually want to purchase slalom race skis. (The other types of racing skis are for different racing events: giant slalom skis for giant slalom super g skis for super g downhill skis for downhill.) If this is your first year and you already have a pair of recreational skis, you certainly can use those. MAST skiers will be racing slalom and are best served by a slalom race ski. ![]() Today, ski manufacturers make skis for specific skiing situations and groups: powder, moguls, jumps, beginners, mountain cruising, racers, etc. ![]()
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