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Choose your barefoot touring ski from the best brands. Winter is the ideal season to explore the mountains and enjoy snow-covered landscapes. With ski touring, you can get away from it all on unmarked itineraries and discover nature in a whole new light. To do this, it's essential to opt for the right equipment, so you can make the most of every outing.
Different types of skis to suit your needs
When choosing your skis, it's important to consider your level of ability as well as your intended use. Naked touring skis are generally multi-purpose, like Blizzard multi-purpose skis. They need to be light for easy ascent, while offering good performance for off-piste descents.
Ski widths generally range from 75 to 85 mm, with lightweight wood cores often combined with carbon fiber for optimum rigidity. This also improves handling on hard snow. As far as weight is concerned, we recommend that a pair of skis weigh no more than 2.2 kg for a standard size of 170 cm, to ensure comfort and maneuverability on extended outings.
How to choose the right skis for your level?
For beginners or intermediate skiers, opt for a lightweight model that makes it easier to learn, while offering fun on the slopes. Free-rando models are wider (90 mm or more runner width) and, thanks to their flexibility, are better suited to powder conditions. If you're a fan of steep descents or narrow couloirs, opt for a rigid ski that will meet these requirements.
Brands such as Black Crows and Faction offer excellent models for all types of ski touring. Don't forget that the length of the ski must correspond to your height, with a tolerance of + or - 5 cm.
Complete your sports equipment with Alpinstore
To make the most of your ski touring sessions, discover our complete selection on Alpinstore: packs including skis + bindings available in our ski touring packs with bindings category, adapted boots in our ski touring boots section, as well as all the necessary accessories such as poles, brakes and skins.
And don't forget the importance of good safety equipment: don't forget to add a DVA (Détecteur Victimes Avalanches) kit, shovel and probe, as well as a protective helmet. For even greater mountain safety, consider buyingan airbag.
Ski touring in complete safety!
Safety must always be at the forefront of your mind when you go off-piste skiing. Make sure you're well equipped before each outing to avoid any unnecessary risks. By choosing your equipment wisely at Alpinstore, you'll be able to enjoy this exciting activity with peace of mind.
Don't wait any longer! Explore our adjacent categories such as outdoor gear or technical clothing to complete your sports equipment, such as Outdoor gear and Technical clothing.
