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Renting Ski Equipment

Snow Patrol — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:45:41 +0000

When you are just getting started in skiing, or when you are trying to figure out whether or not this is the right type of sport for you, then it is definitely going to make sense for you to rent the ski equipment that you need in order to get the most out of what the mountain has to offer. Once you have become sure that you are going to spend as much time as you possibly can on the slopes, actually justifying the act of buying ski equipment, then that is when it would be best for you to really get into investing in your own personal ski gear.

Where should I rent my ski gear?

There are actually a couple of different options available to you when it comes to renting ski gear and ski equipment. Many ski shops in the local area are going to rent out equipment in packages for beginners. One advantage that comes with the act of renting on a local basis is that you are going to be able to pick the equipment up ahead of time, avoid having to wait in line at the ski shop for the resort. On the other hand, if you are renting your equipment from the resort itself, you may also even be able to store your equipment with them during the day or overnight for a nominal fee or possibly even for free depending on the resort.

What should I rent?

Most of the rental packages that are offered for skiing are going to include the appropriate skis, the appropriate boots and the appropriate ski poles. You should be able to choose between skis intended for beginners and those that are intended for performance. There are also generally special packages that are made available for younger skiers. You may also be able to rent a helmet for an additional charge. This is an extra expense but it is well worthwhile when you consider the safety implications.

Make sure that you are keeping in mind that when you sign up for ski lessons, the equipment is generally included for free in the price, and you can use it all day, even after your lesson, meaning that you are not going to need to rent any equipment in addition to what is already provided to you.

Here is a list of some of the ski equipment that will be made available for you to rent:

Appropriate skis,
Appropriate ski boots,
Appropriate ski poles,
Appropriate helmet (optional).

Generally, keep in mind that you can either rent a ski equipment package or you can rent the items that you need on an individual basis. For example, you can get a full set of equipment, or just the skis, or just the boots depending on your needs and the options that the resort provides. Most packages do not include helmets or poles, so you should plan on bringing enough money to accommodate these additional charges if you so choose.

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Checklist for Skiing Gear

Snow Patrol — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:29:48 +0000

The following list is a list of the equipment, the gear and the clothing that you are going to need in order to have a successful day on the slopes. If this is your first ever ski trip, then you may want to consider renting your skis and your boots. There is no real reason to invest in brand new expensive skiing equipment until you are sure that this is the right sport for you to pursue. Always make sure that you have the appropriate type of clothing, which is clothing that will keep your dry and warm at all times.

Skiing Equipment and Gear - In this category, you need to make sure that you have skis, ski boots and a ski boot bag, a ski bag or a duffel bag to carry your gear in, goggles and the proper helmet, a ski carrier and ski poles, a ski bag and ski lock, walkie talkies in case of emergency, sunglasses and any other basic gear that you think you may end up needing.

Skiing Clothing - In this category, you may need any of the following pieces of ski clothing depending on your gender and your individual skiing needs. You may need women's gloves or mittens or men's gloves or mittens, making sure to bring two pairs incase one happens to get wet, base layer clothing including tops as well as bottoms, a turtleneck sweater, a sweater or a fleece, ski socks as well as fleece socks with at least two pairs, ski pants and ski jacket, both of which should be insulated as well as waterproof for the best results, a neck gaiter so that your neck will be kept warm, and a hat, helmet liner or headband to keep your head warm.

Tip - If you are dressing in layers, then you can always take a layer off if you end up getting hot. It is much harder to add more layers later when you are cold than to take them off when you are warm.

Ski Accessories - You should have sunscreen, wind block, lip balm and hand and foot warmers on your person at all times. All of these things will come quite in handy during your ski vacation.

It is important to understand the value of having the right ski equipment for your vacation and your first trek up the mountain. It will be too late to rectify the situation later if you come unprepared and suddenly find yourself needing specific pieces of equipment, additional layers of clothing or something as silly as lip balm. It is much smarter to come prepared and not end up needing something than to need it without having it at your disposal. Keep this in mind when you are packing for your first ski vacation and you will be just fine.

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Snowboarding Day 1

Snow Patrol — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:03:07 +0000

Snowboarding is a really excellent sport. It requires good physical fitness, but it really pays off in the end when you end up having tons of fun on the slopes all throughout the winter months. Before you ever jump on your snowboard and hit the slopes, however, it is important for you to understand what leads to being prepared. The following guide is intended to treat you as if this is your very first day on the slopes. Even if you have been out snowboarding before and feel like less of an amateur, you may still learn something new from what we have to say, so read this and take our advice to heart.

These steps are going to help you get started on your very first day of snowboarding. If there are any doubts in your mind about what you are setting out to do, then it may be wise for you to take a lesson or consult an instructor before you get started.

First and foremost you are going to want to begin on flat ground with both of your feet properly strapped into place. If you are not properly affixed to your board, you could be putting yourself in serious risk of injury.
Now you are going to want to practice your balance with a nifty balance exercise. What this entails is touching the front of the board and then the back of the board, the left side of the board and then the right, maintaining your balance the entire way through.
Now you are going to want to practice getting up. Crouch down on your knees and then stand up. You may also want to try sitting down and then getting back up. This is a harder way to get up, but is also quite useful in situations where you fall down and need to get right back up again.
Now you should get on flat ground, strapping only a single foot in and walking around for a bit. Keep all of your weight on your front foot.
Put your front foot in and then try to change directions while you are sliding. Point your hand in the direction that you would like to go in, and change into that direction for practice.
Practice getting on the lift, because this is an important part about snowboarding. Make sure that you watch other people to see how they do it. When you get off, you should be learning forward.
You also need to practice knowing how to stop yourself. With both of your feet strapped in, you should be sliding down the hill on your edge, facing the hill, and then flipping yourself over and doing it while you are facing away from the hill on your way down.

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Choosing the Right Ski Boots 101 pt 3

Snow Patrol — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:34:24 +0000

Here are some of the factors that you are going to want to consider when it comes to choosing the right ski boot: Buckles, Flex, Shell Material, Adjustability.

Flex

Some boots are naturally designed to flex more than other boots.
Generally speaking, a stiffer boot is going to be preferred by a stronger skier because it is capable of helping to transfer energy to the skis in a more efficient manner.
Boots that are softer flexing are generally preferred by people that are just learning how to ski. This is because softer flexing boots tend to be significantly more forgiving.
Choosing a boot with the right flex is vitally important because it will impact your skiing capabilities significantly.

Buckles

You want to make sure to take a hard look at the boot's hardware. Boots that are higher quality are going to have metal adjustable hardware for the buckles rather than plastic buckles, which you will find on cheaper boot varieties.
Choosing a higher quality boot with more durable, adjustable buckles is the best way to get the most out of your ski boots.

Material for the Shell

There are two different material types that a ski boot can be made out of, one of which is polyolefine and the other is polyether. It should be easy for you to tell the difference between these two types of materials. Polyether is a material that you can generally see through as it is usually transparent, and Polyolefine is always going to be opaque meaning that you cannot see through it.
Polyolefine is a lighter type of material that is most commonly found in cheaper varieties of ski boots. Because it is a light weight material, it is not generally as stiff as the polyether material.
Polyether on the other hand is naturally denser and heavier and so when it gets cold it is also less brittle as well. Polyether generally lasts much longer as well.

Adjustability

Probably noticed least of all, adjustability is another important consideration to make because better boots are going to have a greater level of adjustability in comparison to cheaper or lesser models.
Ideally, when you are flexing down on the boot, your knees are going to be centered over your boot. The angle of the top cuff is sometimes capable of being adjusted in order to lean toward one side or the other side, which is known as canting. You can also make use of a plumb bob in order to ensure that your knees are centered over your boots.

There is no reason why you have to go through this process alone - Work with someone that knows how to fit you for your ski boots. Choose a high quality ski store and get some advice on choosing the right boots so that you are happy with your purchase when you hit the slopes.

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Waxing a Snowboard pt 3

Snow Patrol — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:23:55 +0000

What happens next in the waxing process?

Now what you are going to want to do is to spread the wax around on your board with the use of your iron. This is going to be similar in nature to spreading butter across bread, in that what you are trying to achieve is a nice even coat of the wax across the entire surface, with no inch of surface left uncovered in the process. You are going to want to keep your iron moving at a slow pace, because it needs to be moving slow enough that the drops of wax are properly melted onto the board. You should make a point to split the base of your board up into four different sections in your head, taking care to work on each section individually until you achieve the level of waxing desired.

You must take care not to overheat your board or you may damage it. Just make sure that you spread the wax evenly across the board from edge to edge and then back again until the entire base has been properly covered.

The next step in this process is going to be for you to give your board a cool down period of approximately 20 minutes to 30 minutes. After the cooling process is completed, you should be using the scraper to remove any excess wax that has been left on the base of the board. The way that you can effectively achieve this is to hold your scraper tool so that it is flush against the board but tilted at approximately a 45 degree angle, and then scrape the wax until you cannot see anymore. You want to make sure that you are always keeping the scraper tool so that it is flush with the board so that you can avoid causing any kind of damage, because snowboard damage tends to be relatively costly in terms of repairs.

How do I finish the waxing process?

There is only one additional step in this process, which is to finish your professional waxing job. Using the scotch brite pad that we had you buy earlier, you should use a very light and gentle scrubbing motion in order to remove the very last traces of excess wax that are remaining on the board at this point. Generally a good rule of thumb is going to be to take your fingernail, running it over the base of the board. If only a little bit of wax comes up, then you are more than likely done and ready to go snowboarding.

The idea here is for you to leave a very thin layer of wax on the board to create a good level of friction when you are on the snow. This will help you achieve the optimum level of speed while you are snowboarding. You are going to want to wax your board every two days to three days while you are on the slopes for the best possible results.

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Choosing the Right Ski Boots 101 pt 2

Snow Patrol — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:03:04 +0000

Now you are going to want to check the rear of your boot for the heel lift. You are going to want to make sure that your foot is incapable of moving up or down inside of the boot too much.

Now, it would be recommended for you to buy your boots with at least a couple of weeks to spare before your big trip, this way you will be able to wear them around in the home. Make sure that you are staying on the carpet to make sure that you are not creating any wear marks on your boots on the soles. Do this for at least a day so that you can give yourself enough time to determine whether or not they are going to work for you. It is recommended that you watch television or a movie in them to see if they are comfortable. If there is a problem that persists through the movie, then there is still ample chance for you to return them before your skiing outing.

Some ski boots have a special heat molding form within them. What this does is allows for your boots to conform to your foot in order to create a much more custom fit. You should heat mold them only once all of the of the above steps have been completed. Some shops are not going to be willing to take back the pair of boots you purchased if you have already heat molded them, which makes sense since nobody is going to want to buy a pair of ski boots that has already been heat molded to someone else's feet.

This heat molding process is not actually a silver bullet for the purpose of boot fitting. So much so, in fact, that many people are incapable of telling the difference between a boot that has been heat molded and one that has not been heat molded. You should only be using this as a quick method of breaking in your boots. You can break your boots in by as much as about 80 percent using this system before you hit the slopes, which is a great thing for flatlanders that may take a long time to break their boots in the normal way.

Factors Worth Considering When Purchasing Ski Boots

There are definitely going to be some things that make one boot better than others. Here are some of the factors that you are going to want to consider when it comes to choosing the right ski boot: Buckles, Flex, Shell Material, Adjustability. You are definitely going to want to avoid gimmicks, which is going to mean understanding the difference between gimmicks and things that really do make the boots better than others.

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Waxing a Snowboard pt 2

Snow Patrol — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:53:41 +0000

If you want your P-tex to maintain its clear color while you aer heating it, then you need to take care to keep the torch close, but not close enough to allow for the P-tex material to catch on fire. Filled the damaged areas on your snowboard in using the P-tex, and then allow the board an ample amount of curing and drying time in order to get the best possible results.

Finishing Process

Now what you are going to want to do is to take out a razor, scraping off whatever excess P-tex might be present until your base is completely flat and smooth. If you accidently gouge the board using your razor blade then you are going to have to begin this process all over again. Now you should be using the sand paper in order to remove any other excess P-tex so that you have a smooth and shiny surface. Once this is all said and done, the next and final step in the process is going to be to actually wax your repaired snowboard.

The Waxing Process

The Materials:

The Wax
The Plastic Scraper
The Waxing Iron
A Scotch Brite Pad
Base Cleaning Product

Where Can these Materials be Found?

You should not have much difficulty finding most if not all of these supplies in a local snowboarding shop. Most irons are going to need to be ordered specifically, so if you do not have access to a waxing iron you can simply use a regular clothing iron, just make sure that it is set to the lowest heat setting. The scotch brite pad is also something that is ordinary and therefore is capable of being purchased at your local grocer or at Wal Mart or any other basic store such as these.

Now how do I get started?

If you have already set up your shop, prepped your base and made any necessary repairs, then the next step in the process is going to be the actual waxing process. The board should be kept at a room temperature. Once your board has reached the proper temperature and you have used the iron to warm the wax, you can drip the heated wax across the entire length of your board. The board is going to need to have enough wax on it that the iron will be easily allowed to slide around. You might want to aim for between three and four lines worth of wax across the entire length of the base of your snowboard in order to get started. It may take some time and experience for you to get a handle on how much wax to use, but once you get a handle on it, the process becomes much simpler.

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Choosing the Right Ski Boots 101

Snow Patrol — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:35:31 +0000

Any skier that is actually worth their capabilities is going to tell you that fitting into a good pair of boots will be one of the most essential things that you can do when preparing yourself for the slopes. The performance of the boots and the comfort that this pair of boots is going to provide you with is going to offset the cost the first time you put the boots on.

Every foot is going to be different and unique. When you find a review for ski boots that is raving about them, you need to keep in the forefront of your mind that it is not the technology that really makes the boot, but rather the fit. What this means is when you are looking into finding a boot, you should be mindful of any past areas where problems were had. It is definitely a good idea for you to try boots on while you are in a shop, but most online ski boot retailers offer an extremely generous return policy, which means that you can buy the boot, try it on and then return it if you did not get a good fit. After you buy a pair of brand new skiing boots, you should make sure to wear them around your home on the carpet for a couple of days, watching television in them, or doing whatever you have to do in order to make sure that they are suited well for you.

How Should Ski Boots Fit?

First thing to consider, when you are putting the ski boots on, they should feel as if they are too small right from the beginning. The big toe of your foot should be butted up against the boot's back end, and when you buckle it up or cuff it, your foot should be slightly pulled back towards the direction of the boot's back, giving you the feeling of a little bit of extra room but with your toes still firmly touching the front of the boot's internal system.

The next thing that you are going to want to do is to put yourself in the stance of a skier. Your knees are going to want to be just ever so slightly belt, resting your weight on the front of left of your boot. You should be able to feel your toes moving slightly backward from the front of your ski boot without a lot of slop, and what this means is that you should not be able to spread out your toes at all.

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Top Ski Resorts in the US

Snow Patrol — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:07:04 +0000

There really is no better rush than going skiing down a brand new mountain full of fresh powder. If you are a winter sporting enthusiast, then take to heart this compiled list worth of the most popular ski resorts in the United States. If you want to fulfill the craving that you have for speed and fresh snow, these are the destination locations you need to plan to visit:

1 - Breckinridge in Colorado

This is one of the better known resorts located in Colorado. Breckenridge totals 2,358 acres worth of land coverage and features 155 different trails. The longest trail on the mountain is known as Four O'clock, and it is 3.5 miles long. The resort actually has more than ten different peaks. 35 percent of the 155 trails featured at this resort are considered to be expert slopes, which is the largest slope difficulty percentage. 13 percent of the slopes hold the easiest designation as beginner trails.

2 - Aspen in Colorado

Located right in the midst of the rockies in beautiful Aspen, Colorado is the well regarded Aspen Mountain Ski Resort which sits on a grand sum of 673 acres worth of land, making it one of the smallest of all of the skiing resorts that you will find in the country. It utilizes both Aspen Mountain and Bell Mountain as well, with a total maximum elevation of 11,212ft.

3 - Killington in Vermont

This particular ski resort happens to be the largest one in the entire eastern part of the United States. Utilizing the second highest mountain in Vermont which is Killington Peak this ski resort sports more than 200 trails as well as 33 ski lifts that span across seven different mountains. It has been estimated that more than 17,000 people are going to visit the Killington Ski Resort in beautiful Vermont on a single good day for skiing.

4 - Park City in Utah

This is a tourist destination that plays home to three different resorts in one, which are the Canyon Resort, the Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort as well. The Park City Mountain Resort alone covers more than 3,300 acres of land and sports a total of 104 trails. The Canyons Resort is the largest of all three resorts, spanning a total of 9 mountains with 155 trails and more than 3,700 acres of land. Deer Valley Resort has recently undergone a $9 million dollar renovation that has added 200 new acres of land with 9 brand new slopes.

5 - Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California

Located on the border of Nevada and California, the Heavenly Mountain Resort can be found nestled in the Lake Tahoe area, featuring 4,800 acres and 95 different slopes. The total elevation here is 10,067 and this resort makes ample use of the highest peak in Lake Tahoe as the largest of all ski resorts in California.

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Skiing Clothing 101

Snow Patrol — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:34:02 +0000

Another element of skiing that is both proper and safe is going to mean being outfitted properly and safely so that you are protected from a number of different elements. Some of the things that you need to be protecting yourself against are dampness internally, external humidity and colder temperatures. Packing the right ski clothing combination can certainly be tricky, but if you pack the following items you will almost certainly be covered for any kind of conditions that you end up experiencing out there on the slopes: You should have 3 fleece tops, 1 pair of goggles, 1 hat, 1 headband, 1 pair of ski gloves, 1 ski jacket, 1 pair of ski pants, 3 pairs of ski socks, 1 pair of sunglasses, 3 sweaters, 2 sets of thermal underwear.

Rather than wearing a single thick layer of clothing, what you should be doing is dressing in layers. It is generally recommended that you stick to the standard three layer clothing system. This means that you should have a base layer, then an insulating layer and finally a protective outer layer. The outer layer of your clothing should absolutely be waterproof as well as windproof, and it should be made of a material that is breathable so that perspiration will be allowed to escape, keeping you dry and cool.

You should be wearing a fleece, first and foremost, as they are warm, light weight and also capable of drying quickly. Next, you should add a sweater made of acrylic material or wool. Over the sweater you should be wearing a jacket and ski pants made from goose down or eider. These things will increase your protection from the snow and the elements, keeping you warm without overwhelming you, and keeping you safe.

The gloves that you choose should be thick enough that your fingers and hands are protected, but they also are going to need to be flexible enough that you can hold your ski poles in a comfortable way. You should also be choosing a warm fleece hat capable of covering your ears, as you will lose a lot of heat from your head otherwise.

You should only be wearing a single pair of socks at a time, because wearing more socks is going to reduce your feet blood circulation, making your feet colder and more susceptible to frostbite. You should choose thick socks made from a stretchy material in order to avoid getting blisters. Finally, when it comes to choosing underwear, wool thermal underwear is best because it provides greater protection as well as warmth in comparison to cotton.

Your sunglasses should provide 100% UV ray protection, and they should be shatterproof as well as be the kind that wraps around your head and your ears securely. You can wear goggles over your sunglasses if you are skiing in harsh conditions like snow or rain.

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