Advanced Skis

If you haven't taken school ski trips or private/group lessons with an instructor, evaluating your true skiing level isn't always easy. As a result, it is easy to feel lost among the various alpine ski categories when booking your equipment online.

At Ekosport-Rent, ski levels are organized by color: Blue skis for beginners, Red skis for intermediate levels, and Diamond & Premium skis for those with the most experience and technical mastery. If you are an advanced skier, choosing Black range skis is recommended. But who specifically are these models built for? Are they right for you? The answer is yes if you can comfortably tackle all slope gradients, have mastered skidded turns, enjoy high-speed descents, and can ski moguls—even without the flawless style and ease of a pro.

Black skis are slightly stiffer than Red skis and deliver greater precision and heightened responsiveness, thanks to their refined shape and high-performance bindings. They are ideal for maximizing fun on groomed runs, off-piste fringes, and perfecting your technique across ski resorts like Val Thorens, La Plagne, Serre-Chevalier, Les 2 Alpes, Val Cenis, and more.

If you fall right between advanced and expert levels, you can also explore our Diamond skis for even higher performance on the slopes.

Does the Black ski category sound like the right fit for you or your children? Perfect, now it is time to determine precisely which skis to book online!

The adult ski range for advanced skiers

In both men's and women's sections, "advanced" skis are grouped under the "Black Skis" category within the "Alpine Skiing" menu. No need to overthink it: simply select this model type, and if needed, add ski boots and a ski helmet to your reservation. Don't forget to fill in the requested personal details so the ski shop team can prepare everything prior to your arrival, saving you time in store.

Note that depending on your skiing style and physique, you will have a choice between several models when picking up your equipment. The Black ski category includes "classic" alpine skis perfectly suited for groomed slopes, as well as models with an "all-mountain" profile. The latter feature a wider waist and specific camber, making them better suited for skiing in light powder snow.

If you primarily plan on off-piste sessions, opt instead for freeride skis. And for snowparks, you can also rent freestyle skis or a snowboard.

Ready to book your alpine skis online right now? Explore the resorts where Ekosport-Rent shops are located and complete your ski rental in just a few clicks.

Black skis for experienced skiers under 17

Looking to book advanced alpine skis for your children as well? Head to the Junior or Teen ski categories, as select shops in our network include Black range skis for children in their rental lineup.

To select the right option, rely on your child's age and height: Junior range for ages 7 to 12 under 1.60 m, and Teen range for ages 13 to 17 over 1.60 m. Naturally, you can rent a complete package for them, including skis, boots, and helmet.

With this equipment, your young champion will be able to explore all slopes and even enter ski races. Of course, at Ekosport-Rent, kids benefit from the same high quality as adults, featuring models selected from top brands such as Rossignol, Head, Dynastar, Völkl, and more.

Regardless of the type of skis you are looking for (alpine, freestyle, freeride, touring, etc.), online rental offers every advantage. Here are the top reasons to rent your Black range skis with Ekosport-Rent.

Choice and quality

As an advanced skier, you are naturally discerning when it comes to equipment quality. The great news: skis rented through Ekosport-Rent are regularly serviced, refreshed each season, and selected from leading benchmark brands (Rossignol, Atomic, Head, Salomon, Blizzard, Dynastar, Elan, Völkl, etc.). You can rest assured regarding the performance and recency of your skis!

What's more, you have plenty of choices to pick your ideal product: narrow-waist piste skis or all-mountain skis, varied constructions and embedded technologies, classic or modern aesthetics, and more.

An affordable price point

When looking at the price of new gear, you have likely noticed that quality equipment for advanced skiers costs between €300 and €500. That represents a significant investment—one you might prefer allocating toward your lift pass, ski accessories, or private/group ski lessons for the kids. Especially considering that to stay current with the latest technical innovations, you would need to upgrade your skis almost every year, on top of ongoing maintenance costs.

With rental, you eliminate these financial constraints: you can book a pair of Black range skis according to your exact needs—whether for a single day, several days, or a full week—at an accessible rate (typically under €100 per week when booking online). And next year, you can once again book the latest generation of Black skis or step up to a higher range!

The flexibility to exchange equipment

Another major advantage of rental for experienced and technical skiers is our Multiride option. What is it? An online add-on service allowing you to exchange your equipment once or twice during your stay (minimum 6-day rental) for gear of equal or lower category. In practice, if you change your mind during your holiday or want to try out another winter sport for a day, you can swap your original setup without paying full price. By choosing men's or women's Black range skis, you can easily switch back to Red skis, short skis (mini skis), freestyle skis, or a snowboard. It works for children too, letting them transition from alpine skis to a snowboard package. Practical, isn't it?