So you've decided to get into skiing. You're looking to get out there and enjoy the mountain that you've never quite had an opportunity to visit. You may have never skied before, or maybe it's just been a few years. Maybe you only skied as a child and don't remember what differences there are between kinds of skis. No matter your situation you're looking at your ski options and have no idea what the general difference is between all those cuts and styles. There are dozens of them and you're not quite sure what you'll need. The salesman might be less than helpful in explaining them to you, instead wanting to sell more skis. Choosing your skis in the following order will help you not only decide what is best for you but how to choose between features that might not make sense yet.