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You are looking for a ski and don't know exactly which one is right for you? In our series of articles we explain the most important ski types and for whom they are suitable. Today in the program: the freeride ski!

Freeriding and everything that goes with it is very diverse. From extended touring ski hikes to adventurous descents in knee-deep powder and pristine slopes to tricks and jumps that turn the whole mountain into a playground. There are plenty of possibilities. Völkl has the right skis in its range for all these possibilities - you don't believe it? We'll show you!

It's a challenge to find the right ski touring gear. Especially with the bindings it is getting complicated: Which binding do I need? Which skis and boots go best with which binding? Wouldn't it be easier to have a binding that is compatible with everything? Salomon wants to present just such a binding with the individually adjustable S/Lab Shift MNC. Let's check whether it lives up to this claim...

Skiing makes you happy - if the equipment is right. Rossignol has completely revised the Experience all-mountain ski series for all skiers who don't want to be tied down in their skiing style and who want to experience the entire ski area. The result: skis that do whatever you feel like.

When looking for a "sporty slope ski", you will find three different ski series that fulfill this criterion at the ski manufacturer Fischer alone. We explain here what the differences are and why they are important.

You want to buy a new ski and are struggling through the jungle of information? Slalom carver, race carver or the all-mountain ski?
We explain in a nutshell whether the all-mountain ski is the right companion for you!

Ski boots from Nordica are at the forefront when it comes to combining comfort with sportiness. The Sportmachine and Speedmachine series already manage this combination almost perfectly. With the new HF series, the Italian manufacturer is now also launching boots on the market that are as comfortable as rear entry skis, but a lot sportier....

Activities that involve exploring the great outdoors with sporting challenges are becoming increasingly popular. These include freeriding and ski touring. As with hardly any other sport, the right equipment is crucial, because the wrong material means not only less fun in alpine terrain but also higher risk. The market for protective equipment in particular is currently under great pressure to innovate, and avalanche backpacks in particular are becoming increasingly popular.
Our store manager Kai Pagel is himself an enthusiastic freerider and had the opportunity to test the avalanche backpacks of Scott's Patrol series last winter. In our interview we talk to him about the fascination of freeriding, what to look out for and his experiences with the Scott Patrol.

You are looking for a ski and don't know exactly which one is the right one for you? In our blog series "What is actually a...?" we explain the most important types of skis and for whom they are suitable. Today in our program: the Racecarver.

Individually customizable ski boots are nowadays indispensable in the specialized trade - and with the all-familiar methods of inner boot and shell fitting, very good results can already be achieved. But of course there is a difference to the ski boots of the pros, because here an enormous effort is made so that everything fits to the millimeter. But with the newly developed Atomic Hawx Professional and custom insoles from Sidas, recreational skiers can use solutions that could also meet the demands of the pros. We explain how it works...

The Head Supershape series, with its five models, is one of the most popular ski series. In this blog post you will learn about the special features of this ski series and, above all, what the "world's first electronic ski damping system" EMC means.

In recent years (thank goodness!) there has been a growing awareness of the importance of good ski helmets in protecting against serious injury. Occasionally, you only see skiers without helmets on the slopes. At the same time, ski helmets have been steadily optimized. Helmets have become better and better. The American helmet manufacturer Giro has played a major role in this development. What makes Giro helmets so special?

Skiing is all about one thing: Joy and fun. With the women's Joy ski series from Head, joy is already in the name. Today we introduce you to the new models and show you which of these models might suit you!

You are looking for a ski and don't know exactly which one is the right one for you? In our blog series "What is actually an..." we explain the most important types of skis and for whom they are suitable. Today in our program: The allround carver.

While searching for the right ski you stumble upon many different terms: Racecarver, Slalomcarver, Allmountain Ski, Allroundcarver? But what does these terms stand for? In our new blog series we explain these terms and give you an idea when you would use these type of skis.

Product Manager Matteo Murer from Tecnica tells us in an interview how the Tecnica-Mach ski boots combine expertise and craftsmanship to give every skier the perfect moment on the slopes.

This winter, Elan is already launching the fourth generation of the legendary Amphibio-Ski on the market and has once again made major improvements with the brand new Truline technology. We explain how these technologies work and how they can be used on a wide range of skis...

A ski that is playful and has the grip of a racecarver: Doesn't exist? Nordica proves the opposite with its new Dobermann Spitfire series

Finally someone tells you which ski suits to you! We introduce our new interactive ski guide.

Revolutionary Dual Core technology from Lange combines comfort and performance.

Starting season 22/23: The Atomic Vantage series is not renewed. It goes over into these series:
Freeride: Maverick/Bent - Piste: Redster Q
If you look back at the development of ski construction in recent years, you might think that the most important formula is: the lighter and more stable a ski is, the better it is. Especially in the all-mountain sector, many manufacturers are trying to put this formula into practice. So it's not surprising that the market leader Atomic is also trying to make its popular Vantage Allmountain series lighter, more stable and therefore better. In our test, we explain how they do it and whether it really works.

Really sexy curves - attention!! nothing sexist, just related to the two planks that mean the world - provides Fischers The Curv series.

A lot of successful ski racing athletes trust in the brand Head. This World Cup experience is used by Head in the World Cup Rebels series to make racing performance available to every skier...

The beauty and the beast in one ski? What it actually means, you can read on our blog now.