| Sorry, if the headline is a bit provocative but the | | | | - Although styling is very important make sure your |
| truth is that the humble ladies ski has come a long | | | | ski has been designed for the right function |
| way since women first took up skiing. | | | | particularly when applying edge to avoid skidding or |
| Back in the grim old past ladies skis used to be just a | | | | unpredictable breakaway. |
| matter of putting 'girlie' paints usually pinks and purple | | | | - Find out more about the terrain that you will be |
| on existing skis or simply altering the binding mounting | | | | skiing on. Your travel agent should know. |
| position of the ski. | | | | - Seek help and advice from your local ski store as |
| But thanks to the ever-growing numbers of women | | | | the type of ski varies depending on the terrain. |
| skiing, the skis themselves have now been specifically | | | | - Ask which slope your ski is best suited for i.e. blue |
| designed to help a woman's different physical shape | | | | or green, beginner or intermediate. |
| be more at ease on the ski and throughout the turn. | | | | - For high performance and racing skis choose |
| Manufacturers however, still like their skis to be clad | | | | shorter skis from the unisex section. |
| in flowers and some even feel the need to put a | | | | - If you are in the UK, it is advisable to buy/rent |
| mirror on the front, presumably for women to check | | | | from your local ski shop or online store due to a |
| their make-up! | | | | currently high Euro. |
| As a general rule, ladies skis are generally lighter in | | | | - Make sure to choose the correct ski length. |
| weight and have a more forgiving tip section. Some | | | | If you're full conversant with the terms 'carve a |
| have entirely different side cuts than the men's, and | | | | double knife line' or doing a 'hockey stop' then you |
| some do have different binding mounting positions. | | | | most probably belong to the more experienced group |
| If you are a female high performance skier or racer | | | | of skiers and therefore choosing from the unisex |
| there are some skis in the unisex groups that will ski | | | | group of skis, as these are especially designed for |
| very well in the shorter sizes. | | | | skiing on all terrain. |
| They are really forgiving, light and will help someone | | | | Finally, if you're aiming to hold an edge on a long |
| who is either trying to develop their parallel turns or is | | | | carve with no unpredictable breakaways then it's |
| just feeling lazy and wants a ski that doesn't bite | | | | best to seek the advice of your local ladies ski shop |
| back. | | | | and you will definitely be on the slope skking the right |
| Below are a few quick tips on finding the right ski for | | | | way. |
| you: | | | | |