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 Rossignol Hero Multievent Open ski will allow kids to improve their skills and start having fun in giant slalom.
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£527.71
The Rossignol Hero Elite St Ti Konect slalom ski allows to link short turns at the speed of light with great stability. A model for the general public with racing sensations.
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£555.01
The Rossignol Hero Elite Lt Konect Giant Slalom ski allows skiers to experience sensations close to a racing ski by linking fast and precise turns.
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£409.41
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£300.21
For all young skiers looking to start slalom racing, Rossignol has created the Hero Athlete SL Pro R21 skis.
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£464.01
The Head WC Rebels E.slr piste ski is designed for young skiers looking to start competing in slalom races with a precise and playful model.
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£1,091.91
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£764.31
Experience the sensations of racing with the Rossignol Hero Master Long Turn R22 giant slalom ski, impressive at high-speed and on long turns, but also capable of less aggressive descents.
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£818.91
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£573.21
The Salomon E S/Max 12 is a very efficient piste ski at the top of its range. It provides power, stability and grip to skiers with the required physical condition and skills.
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£377.65
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£262.90
The Dynastar Speed Team Pro is a versatile, performance-oriented ski for young advanced skiers, offering stability, speed, and precision with its poplar wood core and fiberglass construction.
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£1,046.41
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£668.76
The Kastle Rx12 Sl ski is a high-performance Slalom racing model. It features a powerful construction, narrow waist and Hollowtech technology for maximum commitment on the slopes.
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£1,182.91
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£873.51
The Kastle Rx12 Sl is a high-performance piste ski, perfect for advanced to expert skiers seeking a race-inspired, stable, and powerful ski with exceptional grip and turning agility.
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£1,182.91
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£873.51
The Kastle Rx12 Gs is a high-performance, piste-oriented ski, designed for advanced male skiers seeking speed, precision, and a true racing feel.
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£864.41
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£609.61
The K2 Disruption 82Ti Quikclik Hp is a versatile, high-performance ski for advanced skiers, offering stability, precision, and excellent grip with its Titanal I-Beam and Dark Matter Dampening technologies.
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£727.91
The Fischer Rc4 Wc Sc M-Track is a dynamic, stable ski for advanced skiers, offering optimal stiffness, effective grip, and lively edge transitions.
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£227.41
Dynastar designed the Speed Team Pro Open piste ski to allow young skiers to perform on Giant Slalom races and keep progressing.
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£677.86
The Rx12 Gs from Kastle is a ski specifically designed for skiers who enjoy long high-speed turns. It offers excellent grip and very good stability.
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The Atomic Redster Q9 Revoshock S is a versatile, high-performance piste ski, designed for advanced skiers, offering exceptional grip, control, and manoeuvrability for both short and long carved trajectories.
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£1,091.91
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£764.31
The Rossignol Hero Master Short Turn (St) R22 slalom ski allows to link short turns at lightning speed with remarkable stability.
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£409.41
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£291.11
Rossignol’s Hero Gs Pro R21 Pro alpine ski is designed for young Giant Slalom racers.
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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.