How Do You Choose Snow Ski Equipment?
A sport that combines beautiful mountain scenery with adrenaline and speed, skiing is is a lot easier to pursue if you have the right equipment. Selecting the right ski equipment requires a well-thought-out strategy and budget as well as time spent trying out the equipment to make sure it meets your needs. Draft an overall budget for how much you plan to spend on skis, boots, poles and helmet. Take half that budget and allocate it to boots, leaving the other half for the rest of your needs. Meet with an experienced boot fitter who can help you choose the proper flex and proper size for your feet and then customize the fit to your particular foot. A well-fitted boot should feel like an extension of your foot. Check the recommended size charts for a variety of skis to find out what the manufacturer recommends for someone of your height and weight. Demo, or try out, several models of boots and skis on the hill to make sure they are appropriate for your ability and technique. Super-stiff s
