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 […]
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Alpine 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 […]
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Full Heel Release Ski Bindings – Same Performance, Same Comfort, More Safety?
Tyrolia, a subsidiary of Head, is presenting new alpine ski binding that should reduce knee injuries by 50% (These results are officially confirmed by independent studies completed at the University of Innsbruck). Tyrolia Protector ski bindings claim to be the […]
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A Definitive Guide to the Best Heated Ski Socks
Imagine the warmest thermal ski socks and add an external source of warmth. That would be a dream of many cold-feet skiers. And now the dream comes true. Heated ski socks have become a standard for skiers suffering from cold […]
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An Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Boot Dryers
There is no worse feeling when you put up a ski boot and find out it is wet. That can entirely destroy your planned ski trip. Drying your ski boot (alpine or nordic) is essential for many reasons. First of […]
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Cross-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 […]
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Heated Ski Jackets and Vests
A cruel cold and freezing can destroy every skiing session. The good thing is an external source of heat can keep that warmth. You can use heated ski socks and gloves and even ski jackets. How do they work? And […]
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OutdoorMaster 2021/2022 Shopping Guide for Ski Goggles
There are three fundamental questions you need to ask yourself before shopping for snow goggles. First, you need to know what lens shape you prefer, what VLT means, and what your budget is. All three answers give you the filter […]
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A 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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Best Insulated Skirts for Skiing and Winter Outdoor Acitivities
There is one ongoing battle fought by all skiers. The battle between the cold and skiing pleasure. More and more skiers are leaving the slope or cross-country trail when the temperature goes down. Nobody likes to freeze, but especially women […]
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Kaestle Skis
Kaestle is an Austrian-based ski company owned by Czech entrepreneurs. Kaestle was founded in 1924 in Hohenems, Austria by Anton Kaestle. It was acquired by Italian fashion brand Benneton in 1991 and disappeared from markets in 1998. Kaestle returned to […]
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Quiz: How do you know FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Overall Winners?
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is the Formula one of the skiing disciplines. How deep is your knowledge about the alpine ski world cup? Try our quiz to find out. The actual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup schedule is here.
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