Posts under ‘Snow Ski’

Ok, so now you have kids, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite winter sports. Instead, introduce kids to skiing and snowboarding. As winter sports becomes a family event, be sure that the kids have the right winter sports equipment for their interests and activities.
-Skis/snowboards: Visit one of our Sun & [...]

You can enjoy winter sports into the early spring if you have the right gear and accessories. Some useful items for spring skiing include:
-Sunblock. You should wear sunblock on your face for winter skiing, too, but the brighter spring sun is more likely to burn your nose, your lips, and the skin around your eyes. [...]

When you are ready to buy skis, consider buying online. Do you have a favorite model of downhill skis that’s a few years old? Look online. Snow skis don’t go bad after one season, and just because a ski manufacturer changes the composition slightly for next season doesn’t mean that last year’s model won’t give [...]

The right ski jacket will keep you comfortable through a long day of skiing or snowboarding, while allowing you to enjoy a stylish look and a full range of motion.
Some tips to keep in mind when choosing your jacket:
-Warmth. Will you be skiing in Alaska, the Alps, or the mid-Atlantic? If you need maximum warmth, [...]

Women’s skis aren’t just prettier than men’s skis, fortunately. A good women’s ski is usually a bit lighter and softer to accommodate a woman’s muscle mass. Other features of women’s snow skis include:
-Proper proportions. The tips of women’s skis are usually a bit shorter than men’s skis, and the waists of the skis are farther [...]

Although the idea of having one set of skis that meet all your skiing needs is tantalizing, it may not be realistic for the experienced skier who skis in a range of locations. Both men’s skis and women’s snow skis are available for different snow conditions, and you can enhance your experience on the slopes [...]

After a long day on the slopes, treat your feet to some apres boots. Your apres-ski look can be both stylish and comfortable, and you can choose from a variety of boots.
Choose from classic styles such as UGGs, which wick moisture away from your feet and keep them comfortable whether you are inside or outside. [...]

You’ve spent time and effort choosing the right winter sports equipment—skis, boots, snowboards—so get the most out of your gear by keeping it in top shape.
To help extend the life of your skis, boots, and snowboards, pay attention to the following:
-Transportation: To protect your skis and boards from the elements en route to the slopes, [...]

For the real ski enthusiast, quality ski poles can make your runs more fun. When shopping for your next ski poles, remember that your pole brand need not match your ski brand. Keep these points in mind as you navigate the world of ski poles.
-Know your pole goals. Are you a racer? Leki poles, [...]

It’s important to have quality ski boot bags to protect your gear, whether you are traveling by car, plane, or other conveyance.
When shopping for ski boot bags, visit your one of our ski shops to check them out in person, and look for some of these features:
-Drainage. Some ski boot bags have grommet holes to [...]