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  • How to Adjust Bindings to Ski Boots

    Alpine ski bindings secure your boots to your skis and can keep you safe. Before you head out for the slopes, ensure that your bindings are properly adjusted for your boots. read more

  • About Snowboarding Boots & Bindings

    There are three main pieces of snowboarding gear: snowboard, bindings and boots. Bindings and boots work closely together to give the rider full control over the snowboard. They are essential to turning, stopping and maneuvering the snowboard. read more

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  • Nordic Ski Equipment Review

    Nordic ski equipment can be divided into three basic categories: racing, touring and back country. Nordic-style skis (cross-country skis) are typically much skinnier and longer than alpine or downhill skis, although later model extreme back country skis are looking more like alpine skis than ever before--shorter, rounder and wider. Racing skis are the longes… read more

  • Selecting Cross Country Skis

    Cross country skiing is an excellent form of exercise in the winter, and it offers many possibilities for fun and adventure, from track skiing at cross country resorts to light backcountry touring or "hiking" on skis. Selecting a pair of cross country skis for your needs is a simple process. read more

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  • How to Buy Snowboard Bindings

    Choosing the right pair of snowboard bindings is an important decision that will affect each and every day you spend on the mountain. In addition to a board and boots, bindings are key snowboarding gear that you simply can't ride witho… read more

  • How to Convert Shoe Size to Snowboard Boot Size

    While converting shoe size to snowboard boot size sounds like a mathematical equation, it's not mathematical at all. On the surface, snowboard boots are sized the same as shoes, so you can use your shoe size as a starting point. Unlike… read more

  • How to Choose Skate Skiing Gear

    While skate skiing and classic style are both examples of cross-country or Nordic Skiing, in many ways, this is one of the only things that they have in common. Skate skiing is performed from a "V" position. One ski is pushed out at an… read more

  • About Ski Equipment

    If you've been fortunate enough to learn how to ski within the past 10 years, then you know how much things have changed since skis towered over your head and you jammed your feet into supple leather boots and bindings that never relea… read more

  • Snowboard Turning Techniques

    Stopping, turning and carving on a snowboard are all performed using the same basic technique: applying varying amounts of pressure onto the toe or heel edge. This is good and bad for the beginner. To begin with, you'll have trouble do… read more

  • The Types of Bindings for Cross Country Skis

    Manufacturers produce several types of cross-country ski bindings, which can be a bit confusing for beginning skiers. There are three main binding types for regular cross-country skis, all of which require specific boots. read more

  • How to Put on Cross-Country Skis

    There are several types of cross-country ski bindings, with boots made to match each type. Before you take your skis to the trail head, put them on at home to make sure your boots fit the bindings properly. Once you're ready to ski, wa… read more

  • How to Choose Cross-Country Skis

    Choosing a pair of cross-country skis is not difficult, but finding the right ski and right size has changed a bit over the last two decades. Skis really don't care how tall you are; it's about weight and having enough ski to provide p… read more

  • Tips on Buying Downhill Skis

    Buying a pair of downhill skis is a daunting task for both new and experienced skiers. It's important to get the right skis for your size, ability and interests and, of course, for your budget. If you've never bought a pair of skis b… read more

  • How to Break in New Skis

    A new pair of skis can make or break your technique. You may suddenly find that you can experiment with different techniques on more challenging terrain. New skis, however, will obviously function in a manner that is different from you… read more

  • How to Size a Child for Downhill Skis

    It's important to get the right size ski when shopping for skis for your child, particularly when it's your child's first pair. The wrong ski could get your child going faster than he is prepared for and make turning extremely difficul… read more

  • How to Pick Ski Equipment

    The dizzying array of gear on the market for alpine skiers can make choosing equipment a daunting task, but a few strategies can greatly simplify the process. Having your own gear can significantly improve your skiing, as rental gear i… read more

  • What Are the Differences Between Men's and Women's Snowboarding Boots?

    Although it's possible for a man to fit comfortably into a woman's snowboard boot and vice versa, most men and women prefer riding in boots made for their own gender. Men and women's feet and legs are shaped and sized differently, whic… read more

  • The Best Snowboard Gear for a Beginner Female

    Beginner snowboarders need to consider many factors before purchasing a snowboarding package. The best snowboarding gear for a beginner female is comprised of many individualized preferences. Before you buy any gear, rent first to try… read more

  • How to Undo the Ratchet Latch on a Flow Snowboard Binding

    Flow is a complete snowboarding company, manufacturing boards, boots and bindings. Flow was the first to develop a binding that combined the ease of use of a step-in binding with the feel for the board that's common with a traditional… read more

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