Skiing Equipment

SkiingEquipment.com.au has a complete guide to the basic equipment, clothing and accessory gear that you need to get on the slopes. Find ski equipment care tips, buying advice and other ski topics.

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Skiing Equipment Types

Ski Poles: ski poles and skis come in different lengths, and the right one to choose depends on your body weight mostly. A parabolic curve in your skis will make turning much easier. Your ski poles should be comfortable to grapple when you're in the basic skiing position; check on this when selecting poles.

Ski Boots: looking for ski boots is easiest in a retail store, as you can try on countless boot types and sizes until you get one right. Otherwise, be guided by the measurement versus size charts used by online or mail catalogues. You might find you need to get narrow or wider-body boots, or have one made to your own, customised size.

Ski Bindings: bindings atach the heel and toe of your ski boots to your skis, and they are spring-activated. Once they're clamped down, the springs will only be triggered by a manual release or when you subject your boots to a force greater than the rating pre-set into the bindings. The idea is to release you from your skis if you're going too fast or tumbling down in order to keep you as safe as possible.

Ski Goggles: your eye's retinas need to be protected from loose snow, flying bits of ice, and the intense UV rays that bounce off ice and snow all day. Ski goggles also save you from glare, saving you from glare blindness and improving your assessment of the snow's condition.

Ski Helmet: this is no imple fashion accessory, because a ski helmet will save you from serious head injury in case of a free fall or a crash. Proper sizing is essential when wearing a ski helmet, to ensure even pressure on your head and a safe fit. Nice features to have include an inner liner, ear flaps for particularly cold weather, heat vents and single-action strap release.

Sizing helmets and determining which binding pressure is appropriate for you and your ski gear should be done only by a ski technician who can assess your weight, skill level and ski gear condition and make a decision. Going about it by any other way greatly increases your exposure to serious injury or worse.