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The skis you choose should match where you spend most of your time on the mountain. Construction, camber profile, length, width, sidecut and flex pattern all change how a ski feels.

Piste skis are narrow underfoot, so they switch quickly from edge to edge and hold well on hard, icy runs, which makes them ideal if you love carving groomed slopes. All-mountain skis are a little wider and suit most skiers on a typical holiday, giving you good grip on the piste with enough float to enjoy the soft snow at the sides of the run.

If you're heading off-piste, freeride skis are wider again and much more at home in powder, while touring skis are built light so you can climb uphill as comfortably as you ski down.

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Beginners are usually most comfortable with skis that reach between the chin and nose, as shorter skis are easier to control. More confident skiers tend to go longer, around nose to head height, for extra stability at speed.

Camber skis arch up underfoot, giving strong grip and a springy feel on hard pistes. Rocker skis curve up at the tip and tail, making them easier to turn and better in powder. Many skis combine the two.

Narrower skis are quicker from edge to edge and grip better on groomed pistes. Wider skis float better in soft snow and off-piste. All-mountain skis sit in between and suit skiers who do a bit of everything.

It describes the curve along the edge of the ski. A smaller radius makes short, quick turns, while a larger radius suits long, sweeping turns at speed.