The common misconception about waxing skis is that it will only make you ski faster. While waxing skis does improve the performance and speed on the slopes, regular waxing will also give you more control, provides the base of your skis an extra level of protection, and greatly extend the life of your skis. Plus,…
Last week, I drove to the other side of the Cascades to try some of the skis coming out next year. Here are my initial thoughts.
Socks may be one of the last things people think about when going skiing, but they can have a tremendous effect on your day. Pick an inappropriate sock and you will be uncomfortable, sweaty or freezing, and your skiing will suffer. We decided to take a look at a few brands of ski socks to see how they stacked up.
The 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market starts tomorrow with the All Mountain Demo, but the real show begins on Thursday and runs through til Sunday. Appointments have been scheduled and we are looking forward to hearing about all the new products for the Fall 2010 lines. Here’s a sneak peak of a product from Zeal Optics we are really excited to hear more about.
California State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) has proposed a new piece of legislation that would require anyone under age 18 to wear a helmet if skiing or snowboarding. Many states already have helmet laws in place for bicyclists (with the majority affecting children), but helmet usage and snow sports has become a hot topic, recently covered by the New York Times.
The New York Times published a great article last week about the increased use of helmets for skiing and snowboarding. In recent years, nearly half of all skiers and snowboarders use a helmet, according to the National Ski Area Association. This is an increase of roughly 25 percent from the 2002-03 ski/snowboard season.