Whether you’re carving fresh corduroy at sunrise, floating through waist-deep powder in the Rockies, or earning your turns on a grueling backcountry ascent, the right pair of skis is your direct connection to the terrain.
At Gritr Outdoors, we don’t just offer gear — we provide the precision tools you need to push your limits and redefine your ride. Explore our massive selection of skis for sale, featuring industry-leading engineering from brands like Nordica, Fischer, Blizzard, Rossignol, and Volkl.
Skiing isn't a one-size-fits-all sport. From forgiving boards for those just finding their legs to aggressive, metal-laminate planks for former racers, our collection covers every discipline. We stock high-performance skis for alpine downhill, endurance-focused cross-country setups, and lightweight alpine touring rigs. Don't let your gear hold you back! Get the perfect setup to match your grit and dominate the slopes this season.
Understanding the different categories of skis is the first step to a better day on the mountain. Here is how they break down:
All-Mountain Skis: The "SUV" of the ski world. These are designed to handle everything from groomed runs to bumps and light powder. If you only own one pair, make it these.
Powder Skis: Wide, rockered, and surfy. These skis are built with a waist width usually over 105mm to keep you floating on top of deep snow rather than sinking into it.
Carving Skis: Narrow underfoot with aggressive camber. These are precision instruments designed for hardpack and ice, allowing you to lay trenches with high edge angles.
Alpine Touring (Backcountry) Skis: Built for the uphill as much as the downhill. These utilize lightweight cores (like paulownia or carbon) to save energy while skinning up, without sacrificing too much stability on the descent.
Park & Pipe (Twin Tip) Skis: Designed with reinforced edges and twin tips (curved up at both ends), allowing for switch (backward) riding and landing jumps.
The profile of your ski changes how it interacts with the snow. Here is the showdown between the three main profiles found in our skis for sale:
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Profile |
Shape Characteristics |
Best For |
The "Feel" |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Traditional Camber |
Arched up in the middle, contact points at tip and tail. |
Groomers, Ice, Racing |
Snappy, precise, and powerful. Acts like a loaded spring when you turn. |
|
Rocker (Reverse Camber) |
Banana-shaped; tip and tail rise early. |
Powder, Crud, Trees |
Surfy, loose, and easy to pivot. Floats effortlessly over soft snow. |
|
Early Rise / Hybrid |
Camber underfoot, Rocker in the tip/tail. |
All-Mountain Conditions |
The best of both worlds. Edge grip when you need it, float when you want it. |
Are your current boards holding you back? It might be time to upgrade if:
The Base is Shot: If you have had so many core shots filled that your base looks like a patchwork quilt, structural integrity may be compromised.
No More Pop: Skis lose their camber and "rebound" energy over time. If they feel dead or flat coming out of a turn, the core is worn out.
Edge Thickness: If you have tuned them so many times the metal edges are paper-thin, you can no longer get a reliable bite on ice.
Skill Progression: You have outgrown beginner gear. A soft foam-core ski will shake violently at the high speeds an intermediate-to-advanced skier reaches.
Terrain Change: You moved from the icy East Coast to the deep powder of the West (or vice versa). Your specialized gear simply doesn't fit the new environment.
Choosing the correct length is critical for control and safety. As a general rule, your skis should measure somewhere between your chin and the top of your head when stood upright.
Beginners: Aim for a shorter ski (chin height) for easier turning and control.
Advanced/Expert: Go for a longer ski (eye level or slightly taller) for better stability at high speeds and deeper snow.
Most modern skis for sale feature a mix of both, but here is the breakdown:
Camber: The slight upward curve in the middle of the ski. It provides superior edge hold and "pop" on hard-packed snow and groomed runs.
Rocker (Reverse Camber): The tips (and often tails) rise off the snow earlier. This provides better float in powder and makes initiating turns easier.
Yes. We understand that for many, the adventure begins where the lift lines end. We offer a dedicated selection of alpine touring (AT) skis designed to be lightweight for the ascent while maintaining the dampness and power you need for the descent.
For beginners and intermediates, buying "system skis" (which come with bindings mounted) is often the most convenient and cost-effective choice. However, advanced skiers and freeriders often prefer to buy flat skis and select separate bindings to customize their performance, DIN setting, and boot compatibility.
We curate our inventory to ensure reliability and performance. You will find top-tier manufacturers including Blizzard, Volkl, Black Crows, Head, and K2. Whether you need a dedicated carving tool or a one-ski-quiver for all-mountain skiing, we have the right brand for your style.
