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ALPINE SKIS
The right ski starts with where you ski.
Michigan groomers, Northern Michigan, trips out West, carving, cruising or chasing soft snow. We'll help match the ski to the skier instead of just pointing at a waist width.
Find the Right Skis for How You Actually Ski
Two skis can look nearly identical on a spec sheet and feel completely different on snow. Waist width, sidecut, rocker, camber, flex and construction all affect how quickly a ski turns, how securely it holds an edge and how stable or playful it feels.
At Sun & Snow, we start with the skier. Where do you ski most? How fast do you like to go? Do you make quick turns or let the skis run? Are you looking for better performance on Michigan groomers, one ski that can travel, or something built for bigger terrain and softer snow?
QUICK & PRECISE
Carving & Frontside Skis
Narrower skis designed for quicker edge-to-edge performance and strong grip on groomed snow. For a lot of Michigan skiing, this category deserves a serious look.
VERSATILE
All-Mountain Skis
A broad category ranging from groomer-oriented skis with added versatility to wider models that handle variable snow and bigger terrain. A good choice for many skiers who split their time between the Midwest and trips out West.
BIGGER TERRAIN
Freeride & Wider Skis
More width and rocker can add flotation and maneuverability in deeper or softer snow. Great when the terrain calls for it, but wider isn't automatically better for everyday Midwest skiing.
Shop Skis by Skier
Men's Skis
Explore carving, all-mountain, freeride and performance skis across a range of constructions and personalities.
Women's Skis
Find women's skis for everything from quick Midwest groomer turns to versatile all-mountain skiing and trips out West.
Kids' Skis
Growing skier? Compare buying new with our Junior Season Lease and Midwest Swap Tour before replacing another setup.
What Skis Are Best for Michigan?
For many Michigan skiers, quick turn initiation and dependable edge grip matter more than having an especially wide ski. Our runs are shorter, groomed snow makes up a large percentage of our skiing, and conditions can get firm.
But that doesn't mean every Michigan skier should be on a narrow carving ski. If you regularly ski Northern Michigan, travel out West or simply prefer a more versatile feel, an all-mountain ski may be a better answer.
Don't buy a ski for your imaginary ski life.
Start with where you actually spend most of your days. Then we'll account for the trips, terrain and conditions you want the ski to handle too.
Start with where you actually spend most of your days. Then we'll account for the trips, terrain and conditions you want the ski to handle too.
What Length Ski Do I Need?
Height is a starting point, not the answer. Weight, ability, speed, terrain, ski construction and rocker profile all influence ski length. A stronger or more aggressive skier may benefit from additional length and stability, while someone prioritizing easier turn initiation may prefer something shorter.
That's why we don't think a ski-size chart should make the entire decision for you.
Your Boots Matter Too
A great ski can't make up for a poorly fitting boot. If your feet hurt, go numb or move around inside your boots, visit our ski boot department. Sun & Snow is Michigan's only shop recognized by America's Best Bootfitters.
And once you've found the right skis, our professional ski tuning team can prepare and maintain the bases and edges so they perform the way they're supposed to.
Need Help Choosing a Ski?
Come see us in Plymouth or Ann Arbor. Sun & Snow has been helping Michigan skiers choose equipment since 1971. Tell us where you ski, how you ski and what you want your next ski to do better. We'll help narrow down the wall.
The right ski isn't the widest or the most expensive.
It's the one that makes sense for you.