Claudio Primavesi

Editor in chief of Skialper

Skialper's editor in chief, Claudio has helped coordinate the Light category and other product testing and has overseen publication of the guide

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Claudio is Skialper’s chief director and a ski mountaineer. Coming from a background in piste skiing, he’s now a total convert. That said, he still spends the odd day on groomers perfecting his technique. He loves lightweight skis, particularly because he’s usually among the least fit of the team and shaving a few ounces gives him the edge on the uphill. And, of course, skinning up is part of the game.

Race

Intro

Race

The countdown to the Olympics

Thoughts

The end justifies the means

The Buyer's Guide 2026 login

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Race

Intro

Race: skis

Weight is key

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Race

Intro

Race bindings

The ski brake is no longer optional.

Race

Intro

Race boots

The real innovations are in the hybrid world.

Light

Intro

Boots: two buckles and thinner liners

Looking for efficiency

Light

Intro

Light skis, boots & Bindings

How lightweight products are changing

Intro

Test center

Where the snow is always present

Race

Intro

Race Skis, boots, and bindings

Evolve to survive

Intro

Skimo bindings

They’re probably the element of your setup that’s evolved the most and seen the most crossover between disciplines. Which is why in general lighter bindings have adapted to make allowances for the trend for opting for wider skis, with hybrid drilling patterns and a greater selection of ski brakes. But the aspect that requires most scrutiny is the height difference between the front and rear pins.