When buying skis, emotion is key. This means that only your personal feelings can determine which skis are right for you. Providing excellent advice is therefore difficult and requires a great deal of expertise, a high level of competence, and, in particular, a lot of practical experience on the part of the salesperson.
Value for money
Skiing is not a cheap sport. That's precisely why you shouldn't skimp when it comes to skis. Choosing the right alpine skis will determine whether your next skiing holiday is fun or a chore. It doesn't make sense to save a few euros when buying skis, but then spend 50 euros or more per day on a lift ticket and then let unsuitable equipment ruin your vacation.
Expert advice
Even with ski testing on the slopes, one thing is essential. Competent expert advice can only be expected from salespeople who deal with the products on a daily basis. The Sport Brugger employees are themselves enthusiastic winter sports enthusiasts, some of them are trained ski instructors, and they regularly undergo training and education to be able to provide the best advice. Finding the right ski model with the help of sporting goods discounters or through your own research on the internet or in test magazines is purely a matter of luck and therefore not recommended.
The optimal solution
We believe that you have to test a ski. To be sure that a ski model is right for you, you should try it out. At Sport Brugger ski rental in Sölden, every ski we offer in the store is also available as a test model. This is the only way to determine how big the difference is between an average model and an optimal ski. We guarantee that with the right skis, you will ski better and, above all, more safely from the very first turn than with carving skis that do not suit your skiing style.
The fastest way to find the perfect skis
On this page, you will find all the relevant information you need to buy skis. We then invite you to visit us at one of our four ski shops in Sölden, where we will accurately determine the ideal carving ski for you. At the same time, you can take your desired model with you as a test ski and try it out right away in the Sölden ski area.
Step 1 - Determine your personal skiing ability and area of use
Assess your personal skiing ability correctly. Only then will we be able to select the right carving skis for you. Also, think about where you will be skiing. Are the skis mainly intended for use on the slopes, or should they also be suitable for off-piste skiing? Should the skis be as maneuverable as possible and make short turns easy, or do you tend to make long turns and ski at high speeds?
Step 2 – Determine your quality requirements
The price says only so much about the quality of the equipment. What characteristics should your dream skis have? Lightweight, robust and durable construction or a wide range of uses are just a few examples. However, your skis should always be capable of more than you are. Only then can you improve your technique and develop your skills.
Step 3 – Selecting the type of ski
There is no ski model that can do everything and is equally suitable for every terrain. You should have a rough idea of which of the following types you prefer:
- Race carving skis: sporty skis for good and very good skiers. Ideal for use on groomed slopes. The selection ranges from easy-turning slalom skis to giant slalom skis for medium and long turns.
- Freestyle skis: These models are ideal for use away from groomed slopes. The selection ranges from beginner skis to highly athletic models. A decisive factor is the waist width of the ski: the wider the ski model, the more buoyancy you get in deep snow. It is also important to choose the right binding. Especially when jumping, enormous force is exerted on the ski and binding system. To guarantee durability and safety, special freeride bindings are recommended.
- All-mountain skis: The hybrid class. This combination of piste skis and freeski skis aims to cover the widest possible range. The result is models with a slightly wider ski waist, but with a construction familiar from classic piste carvers. These models are often differentiated into women's and men's versions.
- Twintip freestyle skis: The first choice for skiers who are at home in the park and pipe. The upturned ski tips combined with a rocker construction ensure optimal performance on rails, jumps, or in the halfpipe. These skis are also very robustly built.
- Women's skis: Ski models tailored to the anatomical needs of women. As a rule, these models are significantly lighter, easier to turn, and differ in construction from unisex models. This makes skiing easier and less strenuous.
- Junior models: These are significantly lighter and support learning. There are models for beginners, but also racing skis for the racers of tomorrow.
Of course, there is no ski that is equally suitable for everything. That's why it's important to use the descriptions to choose the type of ski that best suits your personal preferences and skiing habits.
Step 4 – Choosing a model
It's impossible to give a reliable model recommendation without a personal consultation. There are few bad ski models on the market, but there are certainly dozens that would not suit you. Furthermore, our goal is not just to find a good ski for you, but the optimal ski that will enable you to enjoy many wonderful days of skiing.
Step 5 – Buying tips
We recommend that every skier think about what they want from their next pair of skis before coming to the store. With specific ideas in mind, our expert advisors will be able to better respond to your needs and provide you with competent advice. You are then free to test drive your potential dream skis and put them through their paces. It is important not to try out too many alternatives. You should only test a maximum of two or three models on the slopes. The longer you test them and the more the conditions change, the more difficult it becomes to test them objectively.
