For lovers of snow every winter weekend is a great opportunity to spend some time on the slopes, ski or snowboard in the feet and the wind in your hair. We choose not to obtain a skiwear appropriate, to avoid unpleasant experiences.
Ski Suit
First of all, you need a good ski suit who protects the body from cold and water. A normal jacket or waterproof trousers is not enough: the tightness apparel ” from the city ” is not completely guaranteed while the technical equipment slope is treated to be fully waterproof and resistant in case of falls and scrapes.
At the same time, the fabrics are breathable, microporous membranes or through other intermediate layers have been studied ad hoc because sweat can escape keeping the skin dry.
As for the look, over time they abandoned the whole ski suits in favor of two-piece suits, more comfortable and functional. In the latter case, pants, belted around the waist or overalls are often stretched to allow for better mobility.
They also must not be too long and must fit over the boots so that the elastic at the bottom to prevent snow from entering. Compared to the skier who prefers a more fitting clothing and ergonomic, the snowboarder uses pants and jackets abundant, mostly of so-called soft in their time, those of the aerial tricks in jump, the snow or the stunts on the ramp.
Equally important is the clothing worn under the suit. An excellent rule to follow is to dress in layers: the temperatures at high altitude can be very fluctuating, and it is excellent to be able to remove or add an item in the case of temperature changes.
Recommended leader’s intimate micro fiber, than cotton, are warmer, comfortable and dry more easily. Furthermore, to keep warm the legs now are preferred in technical fabric solutions to old woolen tights.
The latter remain a viable alternative that should always be added to the warm socks with reinforced tread blocks and breathable fabric. To protect the torso usually uses a micro fibre fleece, light but at the same time effective in maintaining body temperature.
Boots
Even more important than good ski suit boots are quality. It cannot ski with boots uncomfortable or not hot enough, so should be chosen with extreme care, specialty stores and with qualified personnel. As regards the general structure of the boot, this is usually formed from metal alloys and materials of synthetic padding.
The leg portion, the rear, inclined forwards, can be more or less flexible. There is also a regulator of flexibility, which varies the inclination of the shank, depending on whether one wants to ski with the knees bent approximately bent: in the first case, the muscular effort is greater, but it is also easier to set the start of the curve.
The element that wraps around the foot is called hull and is closed, as the leg portion, by suitable locking levers. You are placed inside the shoe, and the feet are responsible for the comfort and warmth of the boot are used for this cutting-edge material that thermally insulates the foot and avoids that there are painful pressure points.
The sole Instead, the outer part below, has standardized measures in relation to attacks, so it is important to monitor the state of wear in order to avoid that the hook is inaccurate and dangerous. An important tip: when choosing the store must be tested with the same socks that you will use on the track.
The essential that the sock boots perfectly: a boot too wide responds loosely to the impulses of the leg and did not adequately protect the ankle from possible injuries.
Even those who suffer from disorders such as varus (the preparation of the knees outward) or valgus (the predisposition toward the inside) can enjoy the pleasures of skiing, the right boot not only makes it safe and enjoyable sports activities but can also help to correct the defects of posture.
If we want to bring along some comfortable shoes to wear to retreat after a busy day down, better opt for the sturdy boots, warm, waterproof, and why not, with eye-catching colors and patterns, as suggested by the latest trend.
Gloves, Scarf and Hat
And now we come to the choice of accessories. The gloves are a far from superfluous and not just to keep your hands warm: they provide a good grip on poles and protect your hands in the falls. Placing a hand on a bare patch of ice, or worse, on sharp blade of skiing is an experience to be avoided.
The modern ski gloves are manufactured with advanced materials, waterproof and breathable. The best ones have a GORE-TEX® fabric, which keeps intact for the performance even after many washes.
They are also useful for reinforcements on the palm and drawstring cuffs to prevent the loss of the glove or the entry of snow in the event of a fall. The feeling is usually cotton and fleece lining. With regard to models, you can opt for mittens (the glove with only the thumb and free the other four fingers wrapped in one body) or for models with five fingers.
The former is much warmer but since their structure prevents the movements with the fingers, it is advisable to wear under them a thin pair of other gloves, if they should remove the mitts to handle something.
The scarf is a garment is unnecessary and skiers to wear it more often avoid leaving the task to warm the neck jackets and fleece. It is certainly not an easy operation: there is a risk of losing or that flourishes in front of the eyes, or that you should constantly fix.
An alternative to the chilly who do not want to give additional coverage may be tubular scarves, impossible to miss! Moreover, a protection to the head is critical. Who wears a helmet (see separate description) has the head protected from the hot interior padding, but who does not use it should choose, in the case of particularly cold climate, a wool cap with ear flaps or a balaclava?
Ski Goggles
Ski without helmet and gloves can be dangerous. However, skiing without glasses is almost impossible. Glasses, and their technical variant, the mask protect your eyes from the cold wind, snow and strong glare from the sun that would otherwise tarnish the view making it very dangerous descent.
Even in the case of this accessory is absolutely discouraged the purchase of an inexpensive, and of poor quality may be more harmful than helpful. As for sunglasses, they are characterized by polycarbonate lenses convex, to ensure greater protection also lateral, and unbreakable.
The rupture of a lens in a fall may cause irreversible damage, hence the advice to opt for a quality pair of glasses even in the face of spending more sustained. Besides that, shatterproof lenses must be resistant to abrasion in order to avoid that the grooves make the visual unclear.
Moreover, important is the protection from ultraviolet rays. It is significant to keep in mind that the sunlight reflected from snow, increase their intensity up to 90%, an effect that not only disturbs the perception but can also cause serious damage in the retina.
To adapt to the different atmospheric conditions ski goggles may have polarized filters, which contrast the reverb, photochromic lenses that vary the protection according to the brightness or even really interchangeable lenses to be used according to requirements.
Speaking of hype, this is preferable to lightweight plastic, with adjustable temples that make a perfect grip behind the ear. The mask is a more stable and protective wrap, especially useful for snowboarders and who engages in particularly challenging descents or acrobatic.
As for the glasses are fundamental unbreakable and the quality of the lenses. One problem that can occur with the mask is fogging: it is recommended to check if the product has a ventilation system or an anti-fog coating. Otherwise, it is also possible to use special anti-fog spray that limits the problem.
