Ski Review

Winter-Sports.com's ski review is now a benchmark ski test in Europe. Why?


We test the top brand's top skis

The brands send us their top ski models, following clearly defined criteria for each category. Given the impact Winter-Sports.com ski reviews have on sales (they are published by several European websites and visited by 200,000 potential customers every season), it is obviously in the brands' interest to send us their very best models. In other words, we only test skis that are already considered good or very good. We then compare and review the skis sent by the brands, category by category.


Strict methodology and top-flight reviewers

We use a strict methodology to guarantee that the ski reviews remain scrupulously fair and objective. The skis are tested by specialists in each discipline in snow conditions adapted to the test programme. We make sure that skis from the same category are tested in the same snow conditions by the same reviewers on the same day, resulting in truly objective ski comparisons.

Each ski is analyzed individually by each reviewer. We then draw up a global assessment in a meeting with all the reviewers to ensure that the final score and comments remain objective.

Every year, we recruit a team of top-flight professional reviewers. Often international competitors, they have the expertise and know-how needed for an in-depth assessment of the ski's technical features. In addition to our 'experts', we also recruit good or very good non-professional skiers, who give a less technical opinion that is closer to the end-user.


A FREE, PROFESSIONAL ski review

Our free ski review is conducted annually by ski professionals. We set aside a large budget for this because it impacts on the number of hits on our winter sports websites and, indirectly, on requests for MediaHols.com accommodation in the ski resorts.


Unwavering ethical principles guaranteeing an objective and independent review

Thanks to our unwavering ethical principles, our ski review is now the industry standard for both brands and the public. We are the only European player, for example, that has refused to sign any advertising contract with ski brands, enabling us to retain our independence and objectivity. And yes, you can check! You won't find a single word of advertising for Rossignol or Dynastar on Winter-Sports.com!