-
Fitting alpine skis can be a somewhat tricky process for some people. This is because the ideal length of alpine skis is determined by a number of important factors, including your height, weight, skill level, the difficulty of the ter…
read more
-
Racers, powder hounds, freestylers, mountain skiers, slalom skiers--all require a certain combination of ski dimensions to optimize their experience. This is sometimes more complicated with modern shaped skis. Most recreational skiers…
read more
-
Cross-country skiing is one of the best aerobic workouts out there, but finding correctly fitting gear can be a challenge. As you choose a pair of cross-country skis, it is important to consider the type of terrain you are interested…
read more
-
Choosing the right skis to suit your needs can be a cumbersome task if you don't know what to look for. Many of us make several trips to the local ski shop attempting to select the right skis, only to find that we are more confused tha…
read more
-
Cross country skiing is an ideal way to experience the outdoors during the winter, and the equipment is less expensive than regular skiing. The things you need to take into consideration when picking out cross country skis include ski…
read more
-
Cross-country skiing is a wonderful way to see nature, all the while getting in an incredible low-impact aerobic workout. Depending on what you plan on doing with your cross-country skis, you will have to use a different formula for me…
read more
-
The length of your skis is an important part of your skiing experience. There are several factors to consider, including your body height and the kind of skiing you will be doing. Using a ski length chart will help in finding the right…
read more
-
The right ski equipment can help you improve your skiing technique, and thus enhance your enjoyment of the sport. Choosing ski equipment used to be a simple process. Today, there are different types of equipment for varying abilities,…
read more
-
It used to be that finding the right ski size meant simply holding the ski up next to you and seeing where it measured against your head. For beginners, it needed to reach a person's nose, with advanced skiers usually needing longer sk…
read more
-
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
-
Those transitioning to cross country skiing from alpine skiing, or those trying cross country skiing for the first time, often have difficulty figuring out what size skis and poles to get. Skis and poles used for cross country skiing a…
read more
-
There are many factors to consider when selecting downhill skis, whether you are purchasing new or selecting a pair for a day's rental. Of utmost importance is the type of skiing you will be doing. For traditional downhill skiing, you…
read more
-
Cross country skiing has been around long before the invention of the ski lift. It can be a lot easier to do than downhill skiing and gives you an excellent aerobic workout, and you get to enjoy the outdoors and the snow. What length…
read more
-
Many telemark skiers enjoy getting out where the slopes aren't groomed. Designed for "free heel" skiing on downhill terrain as well as for working in powder, telemark skis bear a great deal of resemblance to alpine skis, although they…
read more
-
read more
