A jacket will protect its owner from illness, keeping the wet and the cold at bay whilst bringing warmth into the snowy slopes. Even though your jacket should do all of these things, it shouldn’t be weighty – you don’t want unnecessary pound on your skis throwing you off balance!
Skis and skiing have been a means of transport across snowy terrain for thousands of years. There is some debate over the oldest skis in the world. Some say the oldest skis on record were found at Lake Sindor near Moscow and are deemed to be 4500-8000 years old. Others say the oldest skis were found in Sweden and date back to 3200BC. Rock carvings have been discovered in Norway depicting man on skis which may date back even further. In this article we look back over the early days of skiing and where it all began.
Sharp skis will help in carving the perfect turn on the slops. Sharpening your skis can be done with four tools. filing the edges you will need to Polish the base and side edge.
Just because it’s winter and cold doesn’t mean you have to hibernate inside. Dressing properly for cold weather can keep you comfy all day long and able to enjoy yourself outside whether its on the ski hill, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling or just taking a walk. The right clothes can make the difference between a fun day and a miserable one.
The high-performance women-specific K2 Burnin Luv skis have recently been replaced by the new K2 SuperBurnin. The question many fans of the K2 Burnin Luv ski are asking is: is the SuperBurnin an improvement? Should I upgrade? This article identifies the differences between the two pairs of skis so you can decide for yourself.
Choosing an ski instructor is the first step to improving your skiing. A referral is the best way to get hooked up with a tested pro. Talk to your friends that have taken lessons and get a recommendation. Ask the locals, check with the technicians in your favorite rental/tuning shops, for a recommendation.
For the fashionable skier the most important things to consider as the ski season approaches is what ski jackets and skies are going to be the most trendy out on the slopes, but while you are taking some time to indulge in the new trends of the winter ski season you may also want to check out some new ski socks as well. It’s true that ski socks are not half as much fun to pick out since you rarely will get the chance to show them off, but in the end it is an item like ski…
Are you heading out for a ski/snowboard vacation this winter? Packing up and going somewhere different to ski/board for a weekend or longer can be the ultimate winter getaway. Having fun exploring a new mountain and enjoying some winter sunshine is a great pick up for winter blahs. If you have a trip like that in mind, you’re probably already mentally planning your packing list. A winter vacation is a lot bulkier to pack for, especially when you add gear to the list as well. Sometimes you can buy what you need/forgot at your destination, but when you’re staying at the mountain that can get pricey and wouldn’t you rather spend your money on fun?
This article provides a guide to working a ski season. It’s important when you embark a ski season that you know what to expect. Some people are shocked at the accommodation and how hard you are expected to work. Av some of the regular mistakes people make.
As the ski season has now arrived many of us are again looking at our ski gear and asking ourselves “will it make it through another season.” Ski and snowboarding equipment is of course horrendously expensive as many of us are fully aware. However, not as many of us are aware that you can rent your full ski equipment for a season without having to break the bank.
