Piste-Carving ski sets
Glisshop stocks a wide range of skis only or in packs with bindings for impeccable carved turns, aimed both at beginners eager to progress, or seasoned experts. Combined to a pair of the right ski boots, and you’re unstoppable.
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The Salomon E S/Max 12 ski is a high-performance, dynamic model, designed for advanced skiers, offering precision, agility, and stability with its advanced technologies.
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The Salomon S/Race GS 10 ski is a performance-oriented model designed for speed and precision on groomed snow, offering stability, power, and a dynamic carving experience for intermediate to advanced skiers.
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£633.51
The Redster S8 Revoshock C is a sporty slalom ski designed by Atomic, offering grip, precision, and stability for linking tight turns on groomed snow.
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The Head Worldcup E.Race Team Jrs is a racing ski designed for young skiers, offering excellent edge grip for precise turns.
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The Fischer The Curv Gtx M-Track is a high-performance ski for advanced to expert skiers, offering precision, dynamism, and stiffness for optimal piste performance.
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Designed for advanced to expert skiers, the Kastle Rx12 Sl Premium ski guarantees demanding, precise handling that is close to the feel of a racing ski.
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The Kastle Rx12 Gs Premium ski is an on-piste racing model designed for fast carving, offering precision, stability and fluidity on groomed and perfectly prepared snow.
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The Atomic Redster G8 Rvsk C Red Tension is a high-performance piste ski designed for experienced skiers, offering precision, stability and responsiveness thanks to its advanced technologies.
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£659.91
The Fischer RC4 Noize St Yellow Superflex is a slalom ski designed for racing, offering responsiveness and precision on groomed snow.
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£668.71
The Fischer Rc4 Noize Lt Superflex piste ski is designed for advanced skiers seeking stability and precision when carving long, fast turns on groomed runs.
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The Elan Primetime 55 Black edition fusion alpine ski offers advanced skiers precise control, dynamic energy transfer, and exceptional edge grip for high-performance piste skiing.
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£783.11
The Rossignol Hero St Ti Konect ski is designed for carving enthusiasts seeking agility and control on groomed runs at high speed.
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The Hero Master St R22 alpine ski from Rossignol offers precision and power, ideal for expert skiers looking for performance on groomed runs.
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The Hero Master Lt R22 alpine ski from Rossignol offers exceptional stability and precision for speed enthusiasts on the slopes.
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£783.11
The Rossignol Hero Lt Ti Konect ski is designed for expert skiers seeking top performance and stability during high-speed runs on groomed slopes.
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The Nordica Dobermann Multipista DC FDT alpine skis are designed for technical skiers seeking precision, stability, and a true racing feel on groomed slopes.
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The Nordica Dobermann Multigara DC FDT alpine skis deliver exceptional precision for demanding skiers on groomed slopes.
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The Rossignol Hero Elite St Ti Konect is a high-performance ski designed for advanced skiers, offering speed, precision, and agility with exceptional stability and grip.
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The Head WC Rebels E-SL is a slalom ski capable of delivering exceptional on-piste performance, combining energy, stability and precision thanks to its advanced technologies.
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£624.71
The Dynastar Speed Master SL Konect is a powerful, responsive ski designed for experienced skiers looking to excel at carving on groomed runs, thanks to its construction inspired by slalom models.
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The Dynastar Speed CRS Master GS Konect is a high-performance piste ski that delivers precision, energy and outstanding edge grip, making it ideal for advanced to expert skiers who thrive on speed.
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What is carving?
Alpine skiing is divided into multiple categories, such as piste skiing, all-mountain, freeride, for powder. Among these sub-categories, carving skis are meant to trace perfect turns on groomers.
Narrower in the middle, carving skis test your skills. Inspired by a word also used to describe the act of sculpting into a material, carving implies making your edges bite in hardpack snow to carve turns. As you understand, the carving technique allows you to experience the thrills of speed. In slalom, carving enables skiers to take their progression to the next level by learning how to ski with style and efficiency.
This technique saves energy. It consists in piloting instead of pivoting or skidding but requires solid legs. By keeping a low centre of gravity, you’ll go from a tiring succession of skids to a stylish skiing style, optimising snow feel. The best way to go faster for longer.
The progress made by ski manufacturers worldwide have allowed carving to reach its pinnacle. Today, a carving ski adapted to your skill level and needs, guarantees you can discover true skiing, combining style and performance.
How to learn carving?
First and foremost, no matter your skill level, this sport requires high-performance equipment to guarantee your safety. Wearing a helmet is essential. Then, if you wish to take your skiing to the next level, you must know some key elements to make your first attempt at carving successful.
Starting position
Keep your upper body straight and shoulders facing the slope. Arms and knees reasonably bent. With your shins, push on the ski boots’ tongues to commit to the slope.
Turn initiation
Place the ski on the edge by orienting the inside knee towards the turn. Put your body weight strongly on the upper ski for stability and rebound.
Linking turns
When carving, your skis are never flat. When a turn is over, the next one starts right away. This succession allows to keep your speed and momentum by controlling your sticks.
Start at your pace
Practice first on a low gradient to get comfortable with the feeling of gliding on the edges. Step by step, you’ll be able to increase the turn radius and speed.
Of course, you’ll need to practice and the tips and advice from a ski instructor are valuable. You’ll find ski schools in every resort. Taking a few lessons can help you learn quicker.
What is the best piste ski for carving?
With such a comprehensive and diverse offering, the market is packed with high-performance carving skis. This is why, rather than trying to find THE best carving ski, you should ask yourself what are your level and skiing style. Beginner, expert, slalom, Super-G, the choice of your ski depends on multiple criteria.
Alpine skis to learn carved turns
Beginner skiers will look for a carving ski that is forgiving to train with confidence on the slopes and offers enough performance to practice linking edge transfers. For those needs the Head Wc Rebels E.Sle is perfect. Short and flexible, it’ll help skiers carve without being overwhelmed by the slope like a longer and stiffer ski could.
Skis for skiers with solid skills
Experienced skiers with solid carving skills will be able to choose the ski that best suits their style. Slalom enthusiasts will enjoy Völkl Racetiger Sl, an ideal companion for ultra-efficient short turns.
French brand Rossignol offers the Hero Master lt R22, which gives its best on hardpack. Designed for Giant Slalom, it’s a stiff and powerful ski, capable of handling high speed without chattering.
How to choose the size of carving skis?
Depending on the type of skier you are, the size of your skis won’t be the same. In the 90s, the arrival of parabolic skis took the skiing world by storm. Thanks to this technology, no need for skis 20 cm longer than your height to enjoy the joys of skiing. These skis, narrower at the waist than the tips, provide a better control/speed/fluidity ratio.
For Slalom
If you’re a slalom skier, prefer a shorter carving ski, 15 to 20 cm shorter than you. You’ll enjoy a more lively, playful, and responsive ski, capable of linking short turns with ease. Designed for slalom virtuosos, these skis are also a good option if you’re starting out.
For Giant Slalom
Giant Slalom involves beautiful long turns. To do so, a ski that matches your size is comfortable to retain control and stability on snow. Requiring a very good physical condition and legs of steel to be appreciated, these skis are generally meant for experienced skiers, with already solid skills.
The best of skiing at Glisshop
Don’t miss out, discover right now our carving skis, and enjoy one of the most comprehensive selections on the market. Glisshop is the benchmark for piste and freeride skiing. No matter the preferred discipline, discover all the equipment you need to progress and perform. Ski boots, ski poles, the best of alpine skiing is waiting for you. Enjoy the slopes of your favourite resorts and come back with unforgettable memories from your stay.