Ski equipment

The equipment required for skiing is skis, skids, accessory pads, ski boots, ski poles, ski suits, gloves, hats, sunglasses, and ski socks.

Ski board

When choosing the length of the skis, the longest should not exceed the height of the wrist on the arm, and the shortest should not be shorter than the crotch. Choose long embossed snowboards, which are fast in use and have good stability, while short skis are slow in speed, easy to vibrate, and poor in stability.

Ski Binding

Modern bindings have the function of automatically making the snowshoes and skis fall off when the athlete falls, so as to protect the athlete from injury

ski boots

One of the most important criteria for suitable ski boots is the heel support. After putting on your ski boots, lace up the laces to completely eliminate heel scuffs. Then, stand on tiptoe and check to see if the heel lifts off the ground. If the heel sticks up, it doesn't fit properly. Remember, ski boots are comfortable around the ankle and secure in the heel.

ski poles

When we choose ski equipment, we are most likely to overlook the ski poles, because they are not worn on the feet like snowshoes and snowboards, but are held on the hands, so they are often ignored by beginners.

ski suit

The opening of the ski suit is mainly a large zipper, so that it can be easily operated even when wearing gloves. There must be several large pockets that are easy to open, so that some commonly used ski equipment can be put into them by category, which is convenient to use. Since it is often necessary to organize ski equipment and hold ski poles by hand, ski gloves should be wide and five-finger gloves should be selected. 

Gloves

During the skiing process, the ski equipment must be adjusted continuously, so the ski gloves should be wide, and the five-finger split type should be selected for easy operation. If the wrist of the glove is longer, the sleeve mask can be covered, and the wrist guard can be saved. If there is an elastic band seal, it can effectively prevent the entry of snow. It is best to have quilted cotton for protection and warmth.

hat

The main function of the ski cap is to protect the head and ears, so when choosing a ski cap, it is better to pay attention to the simplicity and not to affect the vision. Generally, it can be woven with fine wool with good elasticity.

sunglasses

Due to the strong reflection of sunlight on the snow and the strong stimulation of the eyes by the cold wind during skiing, ski goggles are needed to protect the eyes of skiers. Snow goggles are very important, and it is recommended to buy ones with anti-fog and anti-ultraviolet functions.

ski socks

To put it simply, the main function of ski socks is to keep warm, perspire, wear-resistant, and support. For a ski lover, this is a consideration that ordinary socks cannot give. A few more pairs of snow socks should be prepared, as skiing may wet the socks. Those with a high budget can buy waterproof ski socks. As a cheap alternative, you can choose wool socks, and you can buy long tubes and sweat-absorbing ones.