Which Skis are the Best Skiers Using? Ski Gear & Ski Technique w/ Carv & Stomp It Tutorials

Which Skis are the Best Skiers Using? Ski Gear & Ski Technique w/ Carv & Stomp It Tutorials

Author: BLISTER April 3, 2026 Duration: 1:07:47

Do narrower skis actually make you carve better on piste? What about in moguls? And what sorts of skis are the best skiers actually using? For less-experienced folks, do certain skis make it easier to progress? Luke Koppa dives into these questions and more with the folks at Carv and Stomp It Tutorials. Carv’s Jamie Salter brings a bunch of fascinating data to the conversation, and Stomp It Tutorials’ Jens Nyström adds his perspective as an instructor who’s been helping skiers of all backgrounds for years. 

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TOPICS & TIMES:

The Ledge Boardshop (2:14)

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Introducing Jamie & Jens (4:43)

Scoring Differences w/ Different Skis (15:24)

On-Piste Carving Data (17:21)

Mogul-Skiing Data (26:42)

Highest-Scoring Skis (36:03)

“Training Skis” (and Boots) (44:35)

Carv’s Freestyle Experience w/ Jens (54:56)

Carv at Blister Summit 2026 (1:06:00)

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