Skill & Technique

Ski types explained: piste, all-mountain, freeride, touring and freestyle

Piste, all-mountain, freeride, touring or freestyle? We explain the construction, waist width and camber/rocker per ski type, with a comparison table and self-test for your choice.

Skizaak Redactie 15-05-2026

Skill & Technique

Camber, rocker and flex explained: your ski's profile and bend

Camber gives grip and pop, rocker gives float in powder and flex determines how your ski bends. This technical guide explains each profile with examples and tables.

Skizaak Redactie 15-05-2026