How to Test Skis Before You Buy: A Demo Day Done Right
Two runs on a demo ski at a crowded test centre tell you almost nothing. How to actually test skis, what to compare, and why a few days on several models with a coach beats any review.

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Two runs on a demo ski at a crowded test centre tell you almost nothing. How to actually test skis, what to compare, and why a few days on several models with a coach beats any review.
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