Downhill Skis Articles & Videos

• How to Correct Downhill Ski Skips

  As skiers progress in their skills, one of the more difficult parts of the transition from intermediate to expert is forcing the skis to carve during a turn instead of skid, or skip, out. Getting the skis to carve will give the skier more c… read more

• How to Wax Downhill Skis

  Waxing downhill skis is a regular part of maintenance necessary toward keeping the skis smooth and fast. Without regular waxing, skis will become dry and slow on the slopes. Wax your skis before every ski trip and you'll enjoy the quickest,… read more

• How to Tune Downhill Skis

  Before heading out on the slopes each season, skiiers get their skis tuned up. A ski tune-up involves inspection, minor repair and preparation of skis for use and is especially beneficial for skis that have been stored for an extended perio… read more

• How to Choose Downhill Skis

  There are many factors to consider when selecting downhill skis, whether you are purchasing new or selecting a pair for a day's rental. Of utmost importance is the type of skiing you will be doing. For traditional downhill skiing, you will… read more

• How to Size a Child for Downhill Skis

  It's important to get the right size ski when shopping for skis for your child, particularly when it's your child's first pair. The wrong ski could get your child going faster than he is prepared for and make turning extremely difficult. Ha… read more

• Comparison of Downhill Skis & Boots

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• How to Sharpen Downhill Skis

  No matter how safe and cautious you are on your downhill skis, over time they will accumulate dings, scrapes and scuffs from running over and into snow, branches and other objects. This can impair your navigation and your skis' ability to c… read more

• How to Buy Downhill Skis for Women

  Female-specific alpine skis are lighter and more flexible than the unisex models. The bindings are often mounted in a forward position to accommodate a woman's lower center of gravity. These modifications do not make them easier skis. Femal… read more

• Tips on Buying Downhill Skis

  Buying a pair of downhill skis is a daunting task for both new and experienced skiers. It's important to get the right skis for your size, ability and interests and, of course, for your budget. If you've never bought a pair of skis before… read more

• About Downhill Ski Suits

  A ski suit won't make you a better skier, but it can make your day on the slopes more enjoyable. Although you do not need a fancy ski suit, you do need to find the right combination of comfort and function. read more

• Rules & Regulations of Downhill Skiing

  Alpine skiing consists of three events: slalom, giant slalom and downhill. Downhill is the fastest, and thus most risky, event. Skiers can reach more than 80 miles per hour, and one small mistake can have devastating results. Downhill skiin… read more

• Downhill Alternatives to Skiing and Snowboarding

  For those with no skiing or snowboarding experience, a trip to a ski resort can be a painful affair. If you're not looking forward to learning how to ski or snowboard, consider trying one of these alternative activities, some of which offer… read more

• How Does a Race Suit Affect Speed While Downhill Skiing?

  We've seen skin suits worn by ski racers and maybe we've even worn them ourselves. Besides making us feel either like a super hero or sheepish--as nothing is left to the imagination--what advantage does a skin suit have for ski racers? Here… read more

• Types of Downhill Skis

  Before the 1990s, selecting skis was a relatively simple process. You could choose between cross country and downhill skis. Then with the advent of parabolic or shaped skis snow sport enthusiasts suddenly had more choices. Manufacturers be… read more

• How Fast Do Downhill Skiers Go?

  You may have seen skiers on television, or been to a ski race. When you see them fly by on their way down the slopes, skiers are reaching speeds between 40 and 100 mph. . read more

• What Are Backcountry Downhill Skis?

  Backcountry skiing is an exhilarating form of skiing that combines cross-country skiing with downhill skiing. Backcountry skiers climb slopes outside of ski-resort boundaries to access untouched terrain. The backcountry skier uses randonee… read more

• How to Choose Skis

  Choosing the right skis to suit your needs can be a cumbersome task if you don't know what to look for. Many of us make several trips to the local ski shop attempting to select the right skis, only to find that we are more confused than bef… read more

• How to Select Downhill Skis

  Next to your ski boots, the most important downhill skiing equipment you can buy are your skis. Downhill skis come in a variety of models, shapes, lengths and sizes, and are made by a variety of manufacturers. Which ones you buy depends on… read more

• How to Measure Downhill Skis

  Racers, powder hounds, freestylers, mountain skiers, slalom skiers--all require a certain combination of ski dimensions to optimize their experience. This is sometimes more complicated with modern shaped skis. Most recreational skiers buy s… read more

• How to Buy Downhill Skis

  After you've been skiing for a few years, you may decide that it's finally time to buy your own skis. Owning your own skis has a lot of advantages. First, you can buy exactly the type of ski you want at the length you want without fear of t… read more

• Selecting Snow Skis

  After you've had a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of a day on the slopes, you may have decided it's time to buy your own skis. Owning your own skis means you'll never have to wait in long lines at rental shops, ski on worn e… read more

• Boost Your Cardio for Downhill Skiing

  Most of us don't think of downhill skiing as something that we need to build great cardiovascular endurance for. It's a gravity sport, right? Well, yes, but if you're serious about advancing your skiing ability to the next level, you'll fin… read more

• Powder Skis Vs. Downhill

  While most skiers are content with one pair of alpine skis, those who want to enjoy the fine art of powder skiing might have a pair of downhill carving skis as well as a pair of powder skis. Many people wonder if having these different typ… read more

• Teaching Ski Carving

  One of the thrills of skiing on contemporary ski equipment is teaching new skiers how to carve turns on shaped skis. Using the correct approach, teaching skiers how to ski on their edges is challenging and fun, but can be frustrating if you… read more

• Facts About Downhill Skis

  Although alpine skiing is now a popular recreational activity, cave and rock drawings found in Sweden prove that the sport is more than 4,500-years-old. However, back then, skiing was not a sport. It was the only viable means of transportat… read more

• Tips for Downhill Skiing

  Learn how to ski downhill in this free beginner skiing lesson on video, with tips on starting off and using the correct posture. read more