Skier Types

 
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III
  • Ski conservatively
  • Prefer slower speeds
  • Prefer easy, moderate slopes
  • Favor lower than average release/retention settings which correspond to an increased risk of inadvertent binding release in order to gain increases release capability in a fall.
  • Note: Type I also applies to entry level skiers uncertain of their classification.

  • Are all skiers who do not meet all the descriptions of either Type I or III
  • Favor average release / retention settings
  • Ski aggressively
  • Normally ski at high speeds
  • Prefer steeper and more challenging terrain
  • Favor higher than average release / retention settings which correspond to decreased capability to release in a fall in order to decrease risk of inadvertent binding release.