Skier Type Information
Use these descriptions to determine your skier type:
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TYPE I SKIERS
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TYPE II SKIERS
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TYPE III SKIERS
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Cautious skiing at lighter release/retention settings
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Moderate skiing at average release/retention settings
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Aggressive skiing at higher release/retention settings
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- Ski conservatively
- Prefer slower speeds
- Favor lower than average retention/release settings - this corresponds to an increased risk of inadvertent binding release in order to gain increased releasability in a fall
- TYPE I settings apply to entry level skiers uncertain of their classification
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- Ski moderately
- Prefer a variety of speeds
- Ski on varied terrain including most difficult trails
- TYPE II skiers are those who do not meet all the descriptions of either Type II or III
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- Ski Aggressively
- Normally ski at high speeds
- Prefer steeper and more challenging terrain
- This corresponds to decreased releaseability in a fall in order to gain a decreased risk of inadvertent binding release
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