Why Do Skis Rust? (Key Prevention Tips)
Sometimes you can finish a day’s skiing, put your skis in their bag, drive home and discover in the…
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Key Difference Between Narrow & Wide Skis? (hardpack vs powder)
The sizes and configurations of different skis that are currently available seem endless. Even when just considering the width…
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12 Unique Types of Skiing (With Pictures)
There are lots of different types of skiing activity, some involve competitive skiing, some acrobatic, and several involve trekking…
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9 Ways Prepare for High Altitude Skiing
Most people live either close to ground level or slightly above it and their bodies physically adjust to the…
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Why are Skis Waxed? (Ski Faster)
Why do skis need to be waxed? The base feels really smooth to the touch without wax. However, wax…
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Why Are Skis So Heavy? Ski Weight Matters
At the end of a long day when you swing your skis up onto your shoulder, you are reminded…
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What is Carving on Skis?
Some guys seem to make clean, fast corners without any effort. How do they do that? It’s like their…
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Why Do Skiers Bend Their Body?
Keeping a good body posture when you’re skiing is a fundamental skill. It helps you keep a good center…
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How Do Ski Skins Help You Ski Uphill?
Have you ever seen skiers going backcountry and they seem able to scoot up steep slopes? How can they…
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12 Incredible Health Benefits of Skiing & Snowboarding
For a lot of skiers and snowboarders, a big part of the thrill is that you feel so good…
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How Do Skiers Train in the Summer?
It’s a long time from spring to the next season on the slopes. It’s a good idea to keep…
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Why Do Skis Have To Be So Long? (Snow Depth Is Key)
When you first put on a full-size pair of skis you quickly discover how difficult it is to turn…
