How to choose the right ski?
Winter is in full swing and just can not be missedthe opportunity to ride on sledges, skates and, of course, on skis. In our time, skis can easily be rented on the nearest ski-sports base, but not always the quality of the rented couples can be called good. Therefore, skis are best to buy, how to choose the right ski, tells the Land of Soviets.
To choose the right ski, You must first determine for what purpose the skis will be used. Thus, a distinction is made between the skiing used fordescent from high elevations, sports skis designed for skiing on the prepared routes, sports and amateur, suitable for beginners, as well as tourist, designed for cross-country skiing.
Most often you have to choose cross-country sports and amateur skis. On such skis it is possible to overcome short andaverage distances along rolled routes. Are made sports-amateur skis from a tree or plastic. For today in sports shops plastic skis are offered mainly.
Choose the right ski for your growth, because on too short or too longskiing will be quite inconvenient. When choosing the length of skis, the preferred style of skiing is important: Skis for skating should be 10 cm shorter than skis, which will be used for skating with a classic style.
Choose the right skis barefoot. Hand should be fully pulled up (legsshould not break away from the floor), the palm should also be pointed upwards. Then the length of the skis at which they reach the middle of the palm, and will be optimal. For example, with an increase of 170 cm, the required length of skis will be 190-195 cm.
An important parameter of skis is their rigidity. Usually the manufacturer himself in the marking of skisIndicates the weight of the pair. If this information is not for some reason, then a fairly simple method will help you choose the right skis for rigidity. It is necessary to put the skis on a flat hard surface (floor), and then put the skis on their feet, to become even.
If a sheet of paper can be passed between the bottom surface of skis and the floor in the area under the boot, then the rigidity of skis is suitable. If the sheet of paper does not pass, then the skistoo soft. If you can skip a sheet of paper between the floor and the skis, even when on one of the skis a person stands with both feet, the skis are considered too rigid.
Thinking about how to choose the right ski, it is important not to forget about suitable ski poles, ski boots. It is best to purchase immediately the entire ski kit. So, ski poles are selected with the help of an outstretched hand: if you take a stick with your hand, use a sharp end resting on the floor, and fix it vertically, the arm should remain in a horizontal position.
Ski accessories There are several types: «NNN» «75 mm» and «SNS». In sports and amateur models, mainly of the type "NNN" are used - this type of anchorage is suitable both for the classical riding style and for ridge. Ski boots are selected depending on the type of attachment.
Boots for skiing Classic style should be low, with softsole, and riding shoes - high, with a hard sole and a tight cuff for fixing the ankle. There are also combi shoes, designed for skiing in both techniques. These boots have a detachable rigid cuff, and their sole has medium stiffness.
If choose skis correctly, then skiing will be a great pleasure. Get your skis and ride with a breeze on the crisp snow in a nice frosty day!
