The FIS Cross Country World Cup 2023/2024 is over. Harald Oestberg Amundsen [Madshus] and Jessie Diggins [Salomon] claimed the victory as World Cup champions. It is the right time for us to check which brands were the most successful in […]
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FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Points and Scoring System
Every season winner of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup receives the crystal globe. The winners of every discipline (Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G, Downhill, Parallel) get the “small crystal globe.” How FIS determine who is the overall and single […]
Continue readingAre Men Alpine Skiers faster than Ladies?
The common feeling is that men professional alpine skiers are faster than women professional skiers. Though, it is not easy to prove it. Usually, even the competitions at the same places have different course lengths and poles set for ladies […]
Continue readingProfessional versus recreational ski equipment – differences
Watching a professional downhill race live on the slope is an exceptional experience. Even in front of the tv, you can see the speed and extreme danger racers are willing to undergo in pursuit of fame, points, and medals. But […]
Continue readingAlpine Skiing World Cup Courses Rules: Length, Drops, Gates and more
Alpine skiing is the most viewed from all skiing competitions. The thrill and the easy rules (the one who has the shortest time from start to finish wins) makes the downhill, super g, giant slalom, and slalom very attractive to […]
Continue readingNeberon Pro Heated Gloves Review
Keeping your hands and feet warm is essential in freezing weather if you wanna enjoy a full day on the slopes. The heated gloves give you a chance to have an entertaining day on skis even when the temperature falls […]
Continue readingWhat do Atomic and Salomon have in common?
Did you know that Salomon and Atomic have the same owner? Amer Sports, originally a Finnish tobacco company established in 1950, is now one of the global sports companies. It owns a wide range of global sports brands in different […]
Continue readingWhat different color codes of ski slopes mean?
All skiers know that different slopes have different colour codes. The blue slopes are easiest, red slopes are more difficult and black slopes require a quite good skiing technique. I was always wondering if there is unity in colour-coding the […]
Continue readingFIS Alpine World Cup Winners Probabilities and Odds
We asked you “Who will win the FIS Alpine World Cup in 2023/2024” here, and your opinion gives us a pretty clear view of favourites for the next season. However, another interesting view can be calculated via the odds of […]
Continue readingBest Ski Boot Warmers – How to keep your Toes warm during winter
The most annoying thing about skiing could definitely be the weather. Just a few skiers enjoy skiing when there are deeply sub-zero temperatures outside. A warm ski jacket (check our ski jacket guide here) is not enough as the most […]
Continue readingHow to prepare for skiing season during summer?
Late Spring and Summer are the periods when skiers should not just wait for Winter. Summer practice is important not just for professional skiers but also for recreational ones. Here are my bits of advice on how to prepare in […]
Continue readingBest Cross Country Skis in 2023 [as seen at World Cup races]
The FIS Cross Country World Cup 2022/2023 is over. Johannes Klaebo [Fischer] and Tiril Udnes Weng [Atomic] claimed the victory as world cup champions. It is the right time for us to check which brands were the most successful in […]
Continue readingBest Alpine Skis in 2023 [as seen at World Cup races]
The 2022/2023 Alpine World Cup season is over. Marco Odermatt and Mikaela Shiffrin ran the show all season long. Their talent is impressive but part of their success depends on the material they use. We counted all podium places during […]
Continue readingFIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023 was organized from 6th February until 19th February 2023 in two French ski resorts: Courchevel and Meribel. Courchevel Eclipse Area and Meribel Roc De Fer Competition Area are just 15 minutes by car from […]
Continue readingAlpine Junior World Ski Championships
Alpine Junior World Ski Championships is an ideal event to recognize young talents that will dominate FIS World Cup races in upcoming seasons. The 2023 Junior World Ski Championships will be hosted by St. Anton, Austria (with an exception of […]
Continue readingQuiz: What do you know about FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships?
Alpine skiing World Championships is the strongly followed event. What do you know about it? Check out the schedule of the upcoming FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 in Courchevel/Meribel.
Continue readingCross-Country Ski Bindings – SNS and NNN system difference
A beginner in cross-country skiing faces a lot of questions. He has to choose skis, wear, but one of the hardest questions is one about the bindings. It causes a lot of misunderstandings as there are two major cross-country ski […]
Continue readingA Guide to Ski Bindings DIN Setting
Every alpine skier should know something about the DIN setting of ski bindings. It is a crucial safety feature that can prevent unnecessary injury to your feet. What is a ski bindings DIN setting? The DIN setting on a ski […]
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