It goes without saying that you have spent some time on jet skis before looking to buy a used one. You need to at least rent a few different types to get a feel for what suits you. This is really important if you want to make the right decision when buying one. You need to know...
This comprehensive guide to downhill ski selection covers length, types of skis, rocker/camber and more. Includes downhill and backcountry skis.
Keeping everything in this beginner skis buying guide in mind, it’s always a good idea to go to a ski shop to consult an expert in person. This doesn’t mean that you have to buy your skis from that shop. A good shop will have experts on staff who can measure you and provide so...
Sure, all of these things help, but one key to making sure you're getting maximum response from your skis and boots is proper fitting and supportive footbeds, also known as insoles. Don’t believe us? Keep reading. Not only do ski & snowboard boot insoles give you maximum performance, ...
Ski boots are the single most important component of your ski setup, and it’s worth spending extra time and energy to get the right boot with the right fit. Your boots are your only way of translating your body’s intentions to your skis, so a precise fit is important for control and...
Ski brakes:When boots are in the bindings, these prongs line up with the sides of the skis, out of the way. When the binding is released in a fall, the prongs flip down and catch the snow to help stop the ski from running away. If buying a wide ski, make sure your brakes are ...
With skis on feet and poles in hand, you'll be eager to get going. But does your ski camera offer hands-free mounting options?Helmet mounts,chest mounts,ski pole mounts, andthird-person backpack mounts? Check, check, check, and check! Phew, that was a close one. ...
Welove2ski was founded in June 2007 by Sean Newsom. Sean always used to resign when he came back from skiing holidays. "First day back in the office, I'd sit down, and suddenly I couldn't bear it anymore," he remembers. "So I did the only sensible thing, and made a job out of...
Like skis, boots, jackets, etc., we could talk about features until the cows come home. There are a number of prominent features you may want to consider, which I will outline below. As always, talk to your Curated Ski Expert to learn more about the great helmet tech on the market ...
(i.e., the widest points of its tips and tails are closer to the middle of the ski, not at the very ends) will have a shorter effective edge. That said, the effective edge and running length are often correlated since many skis with short effective edges also have deep rocker lines ...