For an enjoyable day on the snow, it’s best to match your skis to the conditions and areas on the mountain you like to ski. To make this easy for you, REI categorizes skis as all-… See more

It’s important to get a pair of skis that are the right length for you. A pair that is too long can feel unwieldy and difficult to control. Too short, and they might feel slow or too squir… See more

A ski's dimensions are determined by measuring (in millimeters) its width in 3 places: at its two widest points, the tip and tail, and at its narrowest, the waist. Tip/waist/ta… See more

If you set a ski down on the snow and look at it from the side, you’ll notice certain things about the shape. With many skis, you’ll see that the middle of the ski rises off the snow. … See more