f you’re in the market for a new pair of skis, the number of options out there can be daunting. Brands flood the market with more models every year, with a new gaggle of names, specs, and topsheets that might make your head spin like a grom in the mini terrain park. While there’s no “try this one simple trick!” hack to choose the correct ski for you, having a ski width range in mind will narrow down the field quite a bit. Here’s everything you need to know about how ski width is measured, why it matters, and which skis we like in each width category.