01 Winter · Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing,three ways to ski.
Alpine skiing is classic downhill skiing, but not everyone skis the same way. On piste, in the park and in powder you need different skis, boots and clothing: here's what matters in each.
i In short
Sport Extreme, at Via Prestefan 14 in Livigno, sells skis, boots and clothing for piste, freestyle and freeride skiing from Atomic, Völkl, Head, Rossignol, Salomon, Nordica, Black Crows and K2, with a Ski Service workshop and online-bookable rental in the same shop.
C Choose your discipline
Same sport,
different terrain.
01Piste skiingAtomic · Völkl · Head · Rossignol · Salomon · Nordica · Marker · Descente · Spyder · Colmar · Uvex · Level · Reusch · Leki
02Freestyle skiingSalomon · Rossignol · K2 · Black Crows · Atomic · Marker · Quiksilver · Roxy · Uvex · Level · Reusch · Leki- 03Freeride skiingBlack Crows · Völkl · Atomic · Salomon · K2 · Nordica · Marker · Mammut · Black Diamond · Haglöfs · Deuter · Osprey · Uvex · Level · Reusch · Leki
B Winter
How to choose your skis
- Chin → own heightLength
Beginners go for chin height, confident skiers between nose and forehead, experts and freeriders around their own height. Weight and speed matter as much as height.
- 66 / 80 / 95 mmWaist width
At 66–80 mm it's a piste ski, quick edge to edge; at 80–95 mm an all-mountain ski; from about 95–100 mm a freeride ski that floats in deep snow.
- Camber or rockerCamber and rocker
Camber is the arch underfoot: it gives grip and rebound on groomed snow. Rocker lifts the tip and tail earlier, so the ski floats in powder and starts a turn with less effort.
- Flex 70–130Boot flex
For men roughly 70–90 for beginners, 90–110 for confident skiers and 110–130 or more for experts, a little lower on women's models. Every brand measures flex its own way, so try boots on.
D In Livigno
Skiing in Livigno
Livigno has 115 km of pistes across three ski areas: Carosello 3000, Mottolino and Sitas. The highest point you can reach on skis is 2,794 m, at the top of the Altavista chairlift, opened in December 2025. In the same valley you'll find timed race courses, the Mottolino snowpark and the Carosello 3000 Powder Slopes, left ungroomed after big snowfalls.
E Quick advice
Where do you ski most?
Our advice
F In store
Advice, Ski Service and rental
First we ask how and where you ski, then we show you skis and boots from different brands, with no favourites. Our Ski Service workshop, with Wintersteiger machines and technicians who ski, takes care of bases, edges and wax, from €12 (Express) to €49 (Pro). If you'd rather rent, book online through Alpy and pick up from the day before, after 3:30 pm.
G Frequently asked questions
Good to
know.
What's the difference between piste, freestyle and freeride skis?
Mainly width and profile. A piste ski is narrow, 66–80 mm underfoot, with full camber to grip on hard snow; a freestyle ski is a twin tip, with a raised tip and tail for landing and skiing backwards; a freeride ski is wide, from 100 mm up, with rocker to float in powder.
How do I choose the right ski length?
As a general rule, beginners pick skis around chin height, confident skiers between nose and forehead, and experts or freeriders around their own height. Weight and style matter as much as height: heavier or faster skiers can go a few centimetres longer. In store we help you find the right length for the way you ski.
What flex should my ski boots have?
It depends on level, weight and style: typically 70–90 for beginners, 90–110 for confident skiers and 110–130 or more for experts, slightly lower on women's models. The number isn't consistent between brands, so try boots on and flex your knees. Too stiff and you end up on your heels and tire quickly; too soft and the boot can't control the ski.
Is a ski helmet compulsory in Italy?
Yes: in Italy helmets are compulsory for everyone, whatever their age, for alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark and sledging (art. 17, Legislative Decree 40/2021, amended in 2025). The helmet must be certified to the current standards. Rules can change, so check the latest ones before the season.
Come and
see us.
Every day 09:00–12:30 · 14:00–19:30
Via Prestefan 14 · 23041 Livigno · 1.816 m