Archive for the ‘ski gear’ Category
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Should You “Wire Up” for a Ski?
If you’ve been skiing already, chances are good that you’ve already found your reasons for enjoying it. Some of you are thrillseekers, enjoying the sensation of air passing by your face at incredible speeds and the sheer focus that adventure inspires. Others enjoy simply getting into the great outdoors, the feel of fresh air in [...]
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Product Line Review: DryGuy Drying Accessories
Any winter sports enthusiast is familiar with the cold, wet feeling of snow that’s crept in between the cracks of your clothes and seeped into your wrists, ankles, and neck. It’s not necessarily the memories you keep with you while on a sledding or skiing trip, but, then again, it doesn’t exactly help things during [...]
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Two Skiing Products for Beginners
You know the basics about skiing equipment: boots, poles, and of course, skis. But unless you’ve been hitting the slopes for a while, there can really be no telling how much you’re missing out on: ideal visors for blocking the wind and snow, comfortable “inner layer” clothes that keep you warm and dry, the list [...]
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Why You Should Always Wear a Skiing Helmet on the Slopes
There’s a reason many people love to echo a popular sentiment, “safety first.” It’s because safety should come first! Even if you don’t think that you’ll run into any trouble, you should feel better on the ski hills knowing that you’re well-protected and that you’ve done what you can to minimize risk. You won’t always [...]
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Do Women Need Special Skiing Equipment?
Skiing is a sport that both men and women can enjoy, but when it comes to the equipment you use, there are certain physical attributes men and women don’t share. If you’re a woman and you want to optimize your skiing performance, it will help not to ignore these differences. But what exactly are these [...]
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How to Tell When a Ski Boot Fits
When someone takes up skiing, the first thing they notice is how the ski boot feels. The ski boot is famous for being immobile when you’re not on the slopes, but while you’re n the slopes, the ski boot can feel snug and secure – at least, when you have one that fits. But how [...]
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Gorilla Tubes For Your iPod/iPhone
A couple of months ago, I was contacted by a company in Germany. They had a case for iPods and iPhones that they thought I should see it. I’m not usually one to ski to music (even with the gloves and ear muffs from 180). However, I thought I should review it anyway. Maybe if [...]
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Do Backcountry Skiers Need Avalanche Beacons?
The short answer? Yes. Backcountry skiing is no joke. People who enjoy backcountry skiing tend to be more adventurous types who can handle the idea that their risk puts them in some amount of danger. There’s really no way to erase the daily risks we take in life, so there’s nothing really inherently wrong with [...]
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What to Wear When You Going Skiing
When you’re debating whether you should go skiing or not, it’s important to remember the harsh conditions that are often found at the slopes. You will definitely want to have multiple layers of clothing, and perhaps you will want to have a special kind of fabric for your clothing. What things should you absolutely remember [...]
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180s Quantum Vent Gloves and Metro Ear Warmers With Headphones Reviewed
One of the public relations people for 180s contacted me about reviewing a couple of their new products – their Quantum Vent Gloves and their Metro Ear Warmers. I associate 180s as those cool ear muffs that fold behind your head. I didn’t even know they made gloves until the company shipped a pair to [...]
