What's The Difference Between World Cup And Recreational Skis?

Carving-oriented skis are typically sorted into recreational and World Cup categories. As you probably guessed, the latter category refers to skis designed with elite alpine racers in mind, not the general public.But what, exactly, is the difference between these two groups? Here's a simple and straightforward explanation from ski instructor Paul Lorenz.Lorenz starts with the obvious differences: tip caps (designed to protect the ski from gates) and base plates. The World Cup ski has these featu