Elan alpine skis were a synonym for high-quality skis in the late seventies and early eighties of the last century. Now, after a few years of pause, Elan is again the brand of the best possible standard with a lot […]
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Summer Glacier Skiing
Skiers who want to ski on snow all year round have two opportunities. One is to travel all around the world to keep up with the winter. That means moving to Australia and New Zealand from July to August, then […]
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A Beginners Guide to SUP (Stand-Up PaddleBoards)
Surfing and windsurfing are here for a long time. Even if your grandparents do not live in Hawai, they still know what surfs are. Let’s ask them about SUPs or Stand-Up Paddleboards. The young generation, but not just them, likes […]
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Ski and snowboard goggles – a Scandinavian approach
The ski season is upon us and maybe it is time for you too, to stock up on new gear. Good quality gear has a huge impact on the whole skiing experience, make sure to get the best out of […]
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Prescription Ski Goggles: Perfect vision under any circumstance
Innovative ski goggles for people with glasses or prescription ski goggles. SnowVision, a Belgian start-up, has developed an integrated solution to increase anti-fog performance and visibility on the slopes. Wim Van Roy has developed this solution together with his recently […]
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Best Air Pumps for Inflatable SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboards)
Inflatable SUPs (Stand-Up Paddleboards) are very popular. They are easy to store and easy to transport. Their construction makes them suitable not just for beginners but also to intermediate or advanced “supers”. The only bothering thing is that you have […]
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How To Be Cool in Après Ski
It does not matter how fast you ski or how many rides you did during the sunny winter afternoon. Après Ski (essentially French translation of “after skiing”) is a different world. It is a world of fun, drinks, and unbound […]
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Turnamic Bindings Advantages and Compatibility
World of cross-country ski bindings can be tricky. We already get used to SNS and NNN systems and know the differences [if not, check our guide to NNN and SNS Binding systems here], but new systems are continuously coming. Some […]
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Waxless Cross Country Skis – Scale Pattern or Twin Skins
How to go up to the hill without slipping and how to go down the hill as fast as possible. The solution of this two oppositely standing factors is the long-lived problem of cross-country skiers. The wax was the solution for […]
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Ski Length Calculator
What is the perfect length of alpine or cross-country skis? There is no universal answer to this question. Skier height is the most important factor, however not the only one. To help you with choosing the right ski length we […]
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Snowboard Length Calculator
Stand next to your snowboard and if its top touches your chin you have the right one. If you buy snowboard online than this old-school advice is useless. Therefore we made the Snowboard Length Calculator for you. You can easily […]
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Snowboard & Ski Storage Racks – How to store your gear efficiently?
There is one bothering problem when you start skiing more seriously. How to store your skis and poles or snowboard during the season and off-season? Of course, you can find some temporary place where you rest your skis against the […]
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Best Ski Socks – Warm Feet For Full Day of Skiing
Keeping your feet warm is the key for enjoying a full day of skiing during winter. There are a few possibilities how to secure warm feet all day. One possibility is to install ski boot warmers. The second and more available […]
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Best Thermal Shirts For Skiing
There is one challenge every skier has to solve. And it is not equipment related. How to keep warm even during coldest days is the question everybody needs to answer. It all starts with the base layer you will wear, […]
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Ski Accessories – What I Always Take with Me to Cross-Country Trail
It is always a dilemma to pack myself for cross-country skiing trail efficiently. I need to find a balance between the weight of the bag I carry and being prepared for every possible weather condition. If you are interested in […]
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How to prepare for skiing season during summer?
Late Spring and Summer are the periods where 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 […]
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Best Time for Ski Holidays
There are three basic question regarding the ski holidays. When, where and with whom. Here we will look at the first one of above-mentioned questions. When is the best time for ski holidays? The common ski season lasts from mid-November […]
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Top Ski Brands in Professional Skiing
End of skiing season is close and that is always the best time to look back. Look back not just on all fine skiing days, but also to evaluate what happened in past months and prepare for next season. March […]
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