How to choose gear for a beginner ski tourer
Updated
10.01.2024
Skiing
Has backcountry skiing amazed you? Do you want to know how to choose gear that'll be useful in any situation thrown your way? You can get easily overwhelmed by all the possibilities that the market has to offer. Camber or rocker? Poplar or paulownia wood? Fibreglass or carbon? Keep reading and learn how to make the right decisions while choosing.
Ski boots: Their properties are not rocket science
Updated
23.12.2023
Skiing
Probably no one wants to choose ski boots that don't fit the foot and thus make the whole skiing experience uncomfortable. In today's flood of different models, designs, functions and features, choosing the right ski boot is a matter of careful consideration. So that it is not rocket science for you, we will advise you on how to choose ski boots, primarily with regard to the flex index.
Are you bored on the slopes? Try ski touring
Updated
22.12.2023
Skiing
Are you tired of standing in line for the cable car and annoyed by crowded slopes? Are you longing for an adventure in the fresh winter air? Try ski touring. In our article, you will learn everything you need to know to get started.
How to choose ski boots
Ski boots are not real shoes and can only be walked in with effort. Just as without skis or bindings we can't ski, the same applies to ski boots. Together with the binding, they fix the foot to the skis, but also protect against cold, moisture and injury. In unsuitable ski boots, the foot literally suffers, so let's choose really carefully.
How to choose skis
You know what you must not underestimate when buying skis? Choose the right length, radius, material and type of ski for your ability and skiing style.
How to choose ski poles
Most ski instructors are clear on this. Ski poles to be part of the kit. We place them at the beginning of each turn and they help the skier maintain the rhythm and stability of the ride. In addition, they are invaluable aids in scraping snow from a binding or ski boot and in disconnecting the binding. When choosing ski poles, focus mainly on their correct length, the material from which they are made, but also on the handle of the pole and the size of the ring.
Avalanche safety gear – don't let anything surprise you
Do you move in mountainous terrain and off groomed slopes in winter? Even if you like adrenaline, think about your safety. Avalanche gear can save your life. If you don't have it yet, read on and find out everything you need to know about it.
All about ski touring skins: How to choose and use them?
Have you had your first introduction with ski touring? Do you want to reveal more of its secrets? Read everything you need to know about the key element in ski touring equipment - ski skins. Find out how to choose them and how to use them to preserve their ideal properties for as long as possible. You will also find some useful tips in the article.