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Skiing A popular sport but not always accessible
Do you know how much a pair of skis costs? For women, the prices are between 200 and 380 euros. For men, on the other hand, they vary between 160 and 630 euros. Some models are fitted with carbon fiber strips, which allows them to adapt to all conditions. As a general rule, for a freeride ski, we will choose a ski close to its size. For piste, all mountain and freestyle skis, a ski 10 to 15 cm shorter than its size is ideal. ► Weight: the weight of a skier influences the reaction of the ski. If you decide to invest in your own skis, wait until the end of winter or the beginning of fall for the best prices. During these periods, ski shops offer good deals (up to 50%) on last season’s equipment. Who goes skiing? Less than one in 10 French people! A sport for the rich? The figure of 8% of French people who ski every year or every 2 years is an average. Less than one in ten French people go on ski holidays … The economic reality of the ski world. However, many more people go to the mountains for hikes.