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Top 5 Men's Beginner Skis

By Mike Doyle, About.com

A good beginner ski will support your progression, giving you the confidence to tackle harder trails over time. These skis are great for novices, and many of them can support intermediate levels of skiing, too. Here's a selection of some of the best men's beginner skis.

Atomic Nomad Sativa

Perfect for advanced beginners, the Atomic Nomad Sativa has an exceptionally smooth ride. With advanced "Nano" technology, this ski remains stable even when you change directions. Due to a two-chamber design, you'll also experience superior edge grip on all types of snow. The Atomic Nomad Sativa will support you even as an intermediate skier!

Elan Flow 4.1

The Elan Flow 4.1 live up to their name. These easy skis certainly do "flow," and you'll be surprised at how effortless your skiing will become. The Elan 4.1 will inspire your confidence as a beginner, and ease you into the next level.

Head iXRC 300

Perfect for beginners and intermediates, the Head iXRC are "multitalented" – they can take you anywhere on the mountain, and perform especially well on the groomers.

K2 Apache All-Mountain Sabre

K2 Apache All-Mountain Sabre - These all-mountain skis are perfect for the progressing novice skier. You'll experience a surprising ease and comfort to these K2 skis, which are very forgiving and make for a great day on the slopes.
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Nordica Gransport 8

These Nordica skis will be appreciated the most by upper-level novices. The Nordica Gransport 8 are stable and secure, versatile enough to tackle all types of terrain. Plus, you can stick with the Nordica Gransport 8 until it's time to conquer the advanced trails.
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