Alpine skis are shorter and wider than cross-country skis, making them more suitable for recreational skiing on groomed slopes.

Ski poles serve multiple purposes, including providing stability and balance, propelling the skier forward, and steering and controlling the skis.

Hard boots are designed for alpine skiing and provide more support and control compared to soft boots used in cross-country skiing.

Ski bindings serve multiple purposes, including attaching the ski boot to the ski, releasing the ski boot in case of a fall, and adjusting the ski's flex.

Freestyle skis are designed for off-trail skiing and feature a wider and rockered shape, making them more maneuverable in deep snow and varied terrain.

Ski wax serves multiple purposes, including reducing friction between the ski and the snow, improving the ski's glide, and providing grip and control on icy surfaces.

Cross-country skis are designed for cross-country skiing and feature a long and narrow shape, making them suitable for gliding over long distances.

Ski goggles serve multiple purposes, including protecting the eyes from the sun and wind, improving visibility in snowy conditions, and reducing glare and reflections.

Telemark skis are designed for telemark skiing and feature a free heel binding, allowing the heel to lift up during turns.

The primary purpose of a ski helmet is to protect the head from impact in case of a fall.

Freestyle skis are designed for freestyle skiing and feature a twin-tip shape, allowing skiers to land switch (backwards) and perform tricks.

Ski clothing serves multiple purposes, including keeping the skier warm and dry, providing breathability and moisture management, and protecting the skier from the sun and wind.

Cross-country skis are also used for ski jumping, featuring a long and narrow shape for speed and stability during the jump.

Ski gloves serve multiple purposes, including keeping the hands warm and dry, protecting the hands from the cold and wind, and providing grip and dexterity for handling ski poles.

Cross-country skis are also used for Nordic combined, which combines cross-country skiing and ski jumping.