How to Buy Twin Tip Skis

Twin tip skis provide a dramatically different skiing experience than traditional alpine skis. They are lighter and easier to handle than regular skis, but harder to use on hard pack snow than powder. Follow these steps to buy twin tip skis and have fun on the slopes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Go to your local ski shop and chat with a salesperson about twin tip skis. Ask questions about types available, how they're constructed, how they handle, and how they are priced.

2. Research online to find types of twin tip skis available. You may be able to find much better prices online than in a ski shop.

3. Decide which twin tip skis you want to buy. As when buying alpine skis, length is an important factor to consider.

4. Find out which types of bindings go best with your skis by talking to a salesperson at your local ski shop or researching online. Quality bindings are just as important as quality skis.

5. Purchase your bindings from the same place as your skis, if possible. You'll probably get a better deal and they may mount the bindings for free.

6. Consider whether you want to use poles with your twin tip skis. For freestyle skiing, they will probably get in the way, but when starting out you may want to rent or borrow some poles.

Tips & Warnings

• Find a ski area that has a special park for freestyle skiers. These areas have ramps, half-pipes, downed trees and other equipment designed for freestyle skiers.
• Don't freestyle ski without a helmet.

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