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Skier Ability - what kind of skier are you?

Beginner 

You're comfortable on green and blue runs and perhaps venture onto the occasional red. You may even be a first week skier
 IntermediateDifficult and icy conditions cause problems.
 AdvancedYou can ski most of the mountain although certain conditions could affect this. You may be keen to improve your technique on the bumps or in off-piste conditions. You appreciate when your skis need tuning.
 ExpertYou search out the most demanding runs, you're accomplished in all types of turns and you look for skis that provide stability at high speed. You can handle the bumps and variable conditions both on and off the piste.
 RacerYou are a sponsored skier, or an accomplished racer, who trains hard for their skiing and loves a challenge

Ski Types - which is your type?

Alpine These skis love the hard groomed pistes. They're precise, fast and high performing. Suited to advanced through to race levels.
 FreerideSkis that love the tough conditions. They float through powder, cut through crud and slice through the slush. Usually 50% on-piste, 50% off-piste, they are suitable for advanced, expert race skiers
 All TerrainThese are easy to handle off the piste, but still provide good performance on the piste. 70% on-piste and 30% off-piste, these skis are suited to advanced and expert skiers.
 Twin TipTwin tips, ski boards and jumping skis. They're fun skis for the fun parks and are guaranteed to leave all you freestylers smiling.
 CarverCarving skis will perform best if used by advanced and expert skiers.