short skis

Abbreviated snow blades

Short skis are skis significantly shorter than traditional alpine skis, typically reaching only to the skier's chest or waist rather than above the head.

They're easier to maneuver and learn on, making them popular for beginners and freestyle tricks.

The term sometimes appears dismissively: He's on short skis can imply someone lacks skill or seriousness as a skier.

Related

moguls · powder · bindings · boots · alpine · slalom · compact · maneuverable · playful · groomed · slopes · bunny slope · chairlift · edges · turning · agile · park · freestyle

Categories
  • ski types
Opposites
ski length

short skis180s

Complete reversals of position

powder skis

Family

short, ski, shorter, shortest, shorten, shortened, shortening, shortly, shortness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G