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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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