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Skiing, like many other sports requires appropriate equipments to achieve maximum enjoyment and safety. In this mini guide, we look at what basic things you need to buy or borrow to start enjoying this sport on snow!
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= essential and probably can use for other sports, or it is not expensive to buy |
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= better to buy, but borrow or hire if you are not sure. You may not be able to hire it in some places! |
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= No need to buy, just borrow from a friend or hire from local shops |
CLOTHING
Good clothing is a very important part of your skiing equipment, not only will keep you dry and warm but it will also make for a more comfortable experience . Having layers of clothing will keep you warm and help regulate your temperature by taking off layers of clothing when warming up.
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Base layer
Should be light and tight fitting to keep your body heat in and sweat out. They are usually made of polyester or special wool.
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Mid layer
Not only wicks moisture away but also insulates from cold, ie fleece or wool/polyester blend.
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Outer layer
It is often shell with or without insulation, keeping warmth in and moisture out.
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Trousers
Ski trousers come in a variety of styles and insulation level, from heavily insulated waterproof trousers to thinner shell pants. Ski trousers should keep you warm and dry as well as being comfortable and allow movement flexibility.
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Socks
Ski specific socks keep your feet dry, has additional cushioning on the shin to provide more comfort while skiing. They also provide your feet with the ability to feel the balance of your ski boots and bindings.
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Gloves
Ski gloves are important part of your ski wardrobe as not only will keep your hands warm and dry but also help protect your hands from cuts and bruises when skiing.
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Goggles
Are protective eyewear that enclose and protect the eye area, usually with UV protection built-in.
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Helmet
Ski helmet is a protective head covering designed for winter sports, to stand multiple impacts and insulated against cold weather. When purchasing a helmet is important to look for one that has a safety performance certificate such as CE, ASTM or RS-98 certification. These certification ensures the helmet has been tested for impact resistance and protection from the cold and wet conditions.
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EQUIPMENT
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SKIS
Were originally wooden planks made from a single plank of wood designed to aid traveling in snowy regions. Skis are now made of complex components such as glass fiber, titanium, poymers, etc.. Skis have bindings installed on the planks to enable the user through their ski boots to be attached to them. There are many types of skis based on factors such as gender, the skill level of the user and the type of skiing (racing, downhill, off piste, etc…).
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POLES
Ski poles are used by skiers to improve balance, gain more speed and acceleration and as a timing device for downhill skiing.
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Downhill Ski Boots
If you ski once a year even for 3 days, it is definitely worth getting your own boots. Ski boots are often the biggest problem that putting people off skiing, the pains it cause especially for beginners with rental boots hinder progression massively. Good pair of ski boots should last 5 – 10 years if you go skiing around 14 days a year, and it will allow you to enjoy your trip more. Take your time to fit a good pair of boots from a reputable shop (ideally in a ski resort, so you can test and adjust it on the holiday).
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Cross-country Ski Boots
If you have access to cross-country skiing easily, owning your own boots definitely make sense. But unlike downhill ski boots, cross-country ski boots are comfortable even from rental shops.
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