How to Choose Alpine Touring Skis

Building an alpine touring ski setup from scratch can be a daunting process. Between the skis, boots, bindings, skins, and safety gear, there’s a lot to consider. Fortunately, choosing your ski is often the most straightforward, and fun, part! In this guide we’ll take you through the process of picking an alpine touring ski that lines up with your backcountry goals and priorities. Follow along and be sure to take a look at our in-depth guide and size chart to learn everything you need to know for cruising around the backcountry.
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At the most basic level, your touring skis can be any pair that you feel comfortable using in the terrain you plan to traverse and ski. For some, it’s as simple as picking their favorite resort ski, mounting a touring binding, and hitting the skin track. While this is perfectly valid, it’s worth weighing up your own priorities and considering the options. Many ski manufacturers now produce touring-specific skis made from lightweight materials that optimize uphill performance, with useful features that make life a little easier as you move through the backcountry.
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0:00 Introduction
0:13 How to Choose Alpine Touring Skis
0:37 Ski Weight
2:02 Ski Width
2:51 Ski Length
3:17 Rocker Profile & Tail Shape
4:11 Outro

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Super helpful thanks!

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Thanks