Just like golf equipment, ski equipment has changed greatly over the years. New technology, materials, and concepts have made skiing easier and more fun than ever before. Traditional skis were straight. In order to make a turn, you would have to “load up” the ski and force it to bend. With shaped skis (wide in the tip, narrow in the waist, and wide in the tail), turning is much easier. Plus, there’s no need for really long skis anymore!