Ski selection mastery: JANS’ expertly curated Ski Wall

The 2024-25 Ski Wall has launched after a year of research by JANS experts. Photo: JANS.

PARK CITY, Utah — JANS unveiled its curated Ski Wall — a selection of skis for the upcoming season, featuring a range of top brands and models to suit every skier and snow condition. The skis, available at JANS’ Park City locations and online, have been meticulously chosen by a team of expert ski testers who prioritize quality and performance.

JANS’ ski buyers, with decades of combined experience, spend the off-season researching, testing, and evaluating new models. They attend industry demos and ski numerous models on various terrains to ensure they select the best skis for their customers. The curated selection focuses on skis from top brands, many of which also produce FIS-level racing skis, ensuring quality and reliability.

Shop the ski wall

JANS took care of the legwork, so if you’re looking at a ski on its wall, you can count on its quality.

The Ski Wall at JANS is organized by ski width, ranging from narrow carving skis to wide powder skis, with options for beginners to experts within each category.

Carving (70-80 mm):

These narrow skis have a pronounced camber in the profile and sidecut designed to maximize edge contact. This allows skiers to carve turns with their skis tilted at aggressive angles because they can ride on the edges.

All-Mountain (80-90 mm):

All-mountain skis are designed to be versatile for a wide range of terrain and snow conditions. Compared to carving skis, the added width underfoot makes them more stable for skiing on the bases. The profile has camber in the middle of the ski for edge hold, and rocker in the tips and tails helps with turn initiation and maneuvering.

All-Mountain Wide (90-100 mm):

Extra width means better balance and stability. Skis with an underfoot width between 90 and 100 mm provide added surface area compared to narrower all-mountain skis. The wider ski surface under the bindings helps prevent sinking in fresh snow.

Powder (100 + mm):

These wide skis specialize in deep powder days. Rocker in the tips pushes the rest of the ski upward when it hits the snow, and the wide bases float on top of the snow surface. The powder skis that JANS selected also have some camber in the midbody, so they still ski well on groomed runs and non-powder days.

JANS also highlights the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability within the ski industry, showcasing models like the Fischer Curv GT85 Redefine and the Atomic Maven 103 CTI. These skis, from brands committed to reducing their carbon footprint, utilize sustainable materials and production methods without compromising performance.

Skiers can visit JANS’ Park Ave or Snow Park Lodge locations in Park City to view the Ski Wall in person and consult with expert staff. The curated selection is also available online, with easy-to-navigate categories to help skiers find the perfect pair of skis.