Sturtevant's Sports – Blog

Getting a chance to demo new skis can be your best opportunity to make sure you get on the ski that’s right for you. Like test driving a car, knowing what to look for and a little preparation can go a long way. Here are a few of our tips to help you

get the most out of your next demo day. If your in Washington, be sure to swing by our Spring Fling Demo at Crystal Mountain this Saturday 3/26/2011

1. Do a little homework- Before you go, prepare for the questions that you will be inevitably asked. It will help you narrow down those first few picks of the day. Questions to think about are; What type of terrain do you usually ski? Are you frequently at a mountain that gets a lot of new snow or do you stick to the hard pack and groomers most of the time? Do you like making short quick turns or opt for the longer gs style turns? How aggressive of a skier are you? Are you looking for one ski that can do it all or do you
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   already have other skis in your “quiver”?

2. Which Skis to Try – There are a ton of options so getting started can be the toughest part. Buyers guides are a great place to get started, and most ski shops have them, often even for free. If you truly have no idea, start with your brand of choice and go from there. Be sure not to test to many skis as they will quickly blend together. “Keep your test drive down to 5 skis if you can”, says Sturtevant’s hardgoods manager Zach Vollmer. It will give you enough selection yet still be able to keep them straight.
3. Test drive the same track – Once you are on the ski pay attention to how it handles. When you start your turn does it turn quick or is it a more slow mellow turn? There is no right answer its all about what you like! Is it lively or does it require a lot of work to ski it? Does the ski feel stable at the speed you usually ski? Pick a run where you can ski a little bit of everything. Ski some bumps, ice, groomed, and fresh snow (if you can find it). Then take that same run on all the skis. If you ski different terrain each time it will be difficult to compare one ski to another.
4. Feedback! – This is the most important step in the selection process. After you take a run or two (or day if you’re demoing from a shop) come back in and tell a sales rep what you think. Tell them what felt good and what don’t you like. Be sure to include other skied you have tried and what you thought you like about them. Even if you thought you had a specific list of skis you wanted this can help you discover that might fit you even better.
5. Branch out – There are a lot of great skis being built out there today so throw past pre conceived notions to the wind. Don’t be afraid to try brands and technologies you haven’t skied. Also don’t be afraid to try a ski a little wider than you thought. Wider
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   skis get more and more versatile every year.