Snowblades – Also called short skis, ski boards, and ski blades, this ski equipment is perfect for beginners looking for the first sensations in the snow, as it is not necessary to lean your body forward so much when skiing. Their sizes range from 70 cm to 143 cm and can be thinner (suitable for “groomed” snow) or thicker (better for soft snow, called “powder”).

All-Mountain – As the name suggests, they are ideal for skiing on all slopes and terrains. They are a little wider than other ski equipment (they are between 80mm and 90mm wide), ensuring good buoyancy on different surfaces, such as powder snow, ice, prepared snow, and sloped terrain. This is the most comprehensive type of skiing, but this generality can make the experience on some terrains not so personalized for experts.

Carving – Carving skis have an hourglass shape to facilitate maneuvers and turns. Because they are curved, they offer a natural turn when the metals (the edges) sink into the snow. They are best for speed, lateral grip, and precision cornering. It is great to ski equipment for soft and treated snow (“groomed”) and for those who have already mastered the technique of making turns with parallel skis.

Big Mountain – Made to help the skier float in the deepest snow in the most extreme conditions. They are longer, wider and stiffer, to provide extra support and stability for experienced skiers who want to skim the slopes at high speeds, steep terrain, and over pristine snow.

Powder – Can be wider than Big Mountain skis, reaching up to 140mm wide. Because of this, these types of skis are perfect for deep and soft snow, like “powder,” which ensures better buoyancy and maneuverability. They are also suitable for stability in off-piste skiing mode. The biggest difference with this model is that it offers a reverse curvature, with the tip and ski rail are thinner than the middle section.

Freestyle – A ski equipment for those who love to practice aerial maneuvers in snow parks, such as half-pipe, jumps, trails, among other possibilities. They are usually bidirectional, allowing you to walk backward or forward with more stability than other skis types. Some can also be used in other areas of the mountain.