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What does "forgiveness" mean when shopping for skis?
I'm actually a pretty experienced skier, but only on one pair of skis (K2 One Luv's)! I'm shopping for a second pair - something that can hopefully handle powder & park. When shopping online, websites keep referring to a ski's "forgiveness". What does that mean? Is it how flexible it is?
Yes, I am looking for twin tips. Is there any down side to getting skis that have high forgiveness? Thanks!
"Forgiveness" refers to how a ski carves. A race ski is "unforgiving" if you don't carve with it...it will rail and go straight. A more all around ski will let you ski out of the tails and will turn regardless of how well you carve and is considered a very "forgiving" ski.
If you are a good carver, then a less forgiving ski will suit you better. If you slide your tails and turn from your ankles, then you will want a more forgiving ski.
HIGH forgiveness will sometimes mean less stability at high speed and less control on ice.
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