Freeskiing

This form of skiing is probably the most mortally dangerous (depending on where and how it is done) because of the high speeds, large drops (sometimes with hidden rocks in the landing), and avalanches.

This type of skiing has been banned in certain areas of the world because of chances of injury or death.

Some professional freestyle or newschool skiers, such as Clayton Vila and Will Wesson, specialize in skiing on urban features, while being filmed, producing segments for skiing film companies such as Level 1 productions, Stept Productions, or 4bi9 media.

Winners are selected by a panel of judges, and the public is also given an opportunity to vote for the fan favorite.

There are many relatively small companies that have supported and greatly added to the progression of Newschool Skiing.

Experienced skiers sometimes buy powder skis as an alternate pair, to be used when conditions warrant it.

All-mountain skis are designed to perform in all types of snow conditions and at most speeds.

Narrower all-mountain skis are better for groomed runs, while wider styles handle better in powder and poor conditions.