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Advice on selecting and purchasing ski equipment including skis, boots, poles, helmets, goggles, clothing, equipment, and skiing accessories.
2008/2009 Skis - Ski Buying Guide
The top 2008/2009 skis including men's, women's, expert, performance, and powder skis. Guest Author Tony Crespi reviews the top men's skis and Guest Author Wendy Clinch reviews women's skis for the 08/09 season.
Skiing Buyer's Guide
Here's everything you need to know about buying ski equipment and ski clothing, from what to buy, where to buy it, and how to get the best deals.
Buy Downhill Ski Poles
In downhill skiing, your ski poles are important. In order to be effective, your ski poles need to lightweight and flexible, yet strong and sturdy as well - they also need to be sized correctly for you. Here's a guide to finding, sizing, and buying the best ski poles for you.
Choosing a Pair of Ski Goggles
How to choose ski goggles, including evaluating regular goggles, over-the-glasses (OTG) goggles, and prescription ski sunglasses.
How to Maintain your Ski Goggles
Use these tips to maintain your ski goggles and keep your ski goggles clean, clear, and scratch-free.
How to Sharpen Your Ski Edges
Normal groomed hardpack can dull out your edges enough so that a daily diamond stone wipe is really a good habit to get into. The diamond stone will take out any burrs. Then, at least once a week file the side edges with an edge tuning tool. Here's how to sharpen your ski edges.
How to Size Downhill Ski Poles
Using a correctly sized ski pole is imperative to successful skiing. An ill-fitting ski pole will offset your skiing stance, and can also jeopardize your safety. Here's how to size downhill ski poles.
Preventing Ski Theft
Unfortunately, your ski equipment is an easy target, especially during busy weekends where a thief could easily take your skis and blend in as just another skier. Your ski equipment is valuable, and theft can be devastating. Follow these tips to prevent the theft of your ski equipment.
Make Your Own Ski Rack
All you need to know to make your own wall mounted ski rack. A complete list of tools and material, with instructions and photos, to help you build your own ski rack.
Ski Binding Check
Your bindings need to be checked and set by a professional to insure optimal safety. There is much more to setting a binding release than cranking down screws. Here's an outline of how professionals set and adjust your bindings.
Ski Goggles
There's no question that good goggles should be an essential on everybody's skiing checklist, especially in the cold and high wind of mid-winter. Here is a good cross-section of goggles that will provide the quality and dependable eye protection that we all need to see where we ski.
Ski Helmets
A ski helmet isn't just an accessory - it's a necessary part of your skiing wardrobe. Because ski helmets can save you from serious injury, there is no excuse not to wear a helmet. Also, helmets can look cool and sleek, too. Here are the top ski helmets.
Ski Helmets: Before You Buy a Ski Helmet
More and more skiers are wearing ski helmets, and for good reason - a good helmet can protect your head from serious injury, and even prevent death. There's no excuse for not wearing a helmet. Here are tips for buying a ski helmet.
DIN Ski Binding Calculator
Calculator you can use to determine your binding settings, prior to getting them checked by a professional technician.

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