Ski hire with shelves full of ski boots and a sign saying “Ski Boots”, modern interior

Stöten Magazine

Ski renting in Sälen

Thinking about renting skis in Sälen? Then you've come to the right place! Ski hire in Stöten is super easy - but you might want to do a little research beforehand to know exactly what equipment you need. In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to consider before making a booking.

Easier ski hire

Book your equipment online and everything will be ready when you arrive and you can hit the slopes straight away. When you hire skis from us at Stöten in Sälen, you get a complete ski package of skis, boots and poles. In addition, you can also choose extras such as helmet, child harness and sled. We recommend all our guests to wear a helmet when downhill skiing. The only reason why helmets are not included in the basic offer is that many people own their own helmet and prefer to use it. But if you don't have one, you should of course add one to your ski package - it's cheap and really good life insurance!

We recommend everyone to wear a helmet - it is a cheap and good life insurance

Rent skis on site

If for some reason you decide to rent your equipment on site in Sälen, it can still be a good idea to first research the type of equipment you want online. Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, it will be easier to choose. Have all sizes written down, such as shoe size, height and weight. The whole visit will go more smoothly and you'll get out on the slopes faster!

Ski hire where staff show skis to customers at the counter, surrounded by shelves of equipment

Rows of alpine skis in different sizes and colours are arranged in the ski rental shelving system

What kind of skis should I choose?

Before you decide what kind of skis you want to ski with, it might be a good idea to learn a bit more about the most common types. Of course, you can also choose snowboarding, telemark or mini skis, but since skis are the most common anyway, we'll focus on that for now. Which type of ski is right for you depends on what you're looking for and your previous experience. The skis we cover in this guide are:

Piste skiing
Off-piste/freeride skis
All mountain skiing
Twintip/park skis

Piste skiing

Piste skis are slightly shorter skis with a strong turn-in. They are easy to get up on edge for carving and work well on both flat and steep piste. Most piste skis are flat at the back and designed so that you don't skid as easily at the end of the turn. A more advanced piste ski is usually heavier and stiffer than a more easy-going ski that is soft and more flexible. Some piste skis are equipped with "tip rocker", which means that the ski is slightly rounded in the lengths, which in turn makes it easier to ski.

Skiers with red skis jump in powder snow among snow-covered trees in sunny forest landscape

Three people skiing down a snow-covered slope, jumping with skis and swinging in powder snow

Off-piste/freeride skis

Off-piste skis - or freeride skis as they are also known - are best suited when there is a lot of snow and it is particularly tempting to go off-piste. These skis are usually longer and wider in shape, which is ideal for off-piste skiing in loose snow. Although the risks are slightly higher in the off-piste environment, it is an unbeatable feeling to glide over fluffy fresh snow. Remember to check the weather conditions and possible avalanche hazards before heading off-piste and watch out for snow-covered rocks or similar that could damage you and your skis.

All mountain skiing

If you can't decide whether you prefer to ski on or off piste, the all-mountain ski is a good option for you. As the name suggests, this type of ski will take you all over the mountain. However, it is good to know that this is a cross between piste skis and off-piste skis so the function is somewhat compromised, but for those who like variety and the ability to ski freely all over the mountain, it is the perfect ski.

Skier in black gear and blue helmet turns fast on snow-covered slope

Person skiing in sunny ski area with gates and snow-covered trees in the background

Twintip/park skis

Twintip - or park skis as many say - are suitable for those who like to hang out in the park. The skis are designed to be able to ski both forwards and backwards thanks to the curved ends both front and back. This, together with the fact that the bindings are usually mounted in the centre, makes it easier if, for example, you do a 180 and want to land backwards. On these skis you can play around unhindered on jumps and rails in the park.