January and February can seem rather dull after all the fun and excitement of the festive season, which is why many of us decide to beat the New Year blues by jetting off for a week’s skiing. I must admit I have been looking forward to my trip for weeks now and as an extremely organised person I already have all of my essentials lined up in the spare bedroom ready to go. When packing for a skiing holiday there are so many different things you need to remember, from thermals to sunscreen and lip balm, not forgetting your jacket and salopettes, of course. So here are a few items that you might not have thought of.
In order to make sure that you perform well at your skiing, you have to make the right choice when buying your ski shoes. This is important because the kind of shoes you wear while skiing directly affect the way you perform – – it really affects your performance so be careful when purchasing the boots. Ski boots are to be chosen with much consideration as they are among the most sensitive kits in skiing. This article aims at helping you to understand how you can select the ski boots that are made just for you.
First of all it is important to know that like a few other sports’ shoes, apres ski boots are also designed differently for men and women. Therefore, you need to look for the ones that go with your gender.
For an absolute first-timer in skiing, it is wiser to rent skis than to buy them in the beginning. In addition to skis, you can also consider renting all the ski gears, including the gloves and the goggles. This is because these gears are usually quite expensive. You should buy them only after you have assessed how much you actually like the sport based on your first experience.
While renting or purchasing your skis for the first time, it is important to ensure that you choose skis that are nearly 30 cm shorter than your height. This is required for a good grip and balance. If you don’t get your first pair of skis right, you are likely to spoil your first ski experience. While selecting your ski shoes, you should check how comfortable and lightweight they are. They should not restrict the motion of your toes within the shoe, but at the same time they shouldn’t be loose enough to let your foot lift off the base.
