Do you want to take your first steps in the world of skiing? In the following tips, we'll recommend a series of essential accessories for this sport. We'll also discuss what clothing you should wear. Despite the crisis, there are some essential items to safely tackle this exciting discipline.
We'll start this review with the equipment. Skis and snowboards are essential pieces for practicing this sport , so the best thing you can do is get good advice before purchasing them . Whether accompanied by a regular skier or the experts at a specialized shop, find out which type of ski or snowboard best suits your needs.
The first piece of advice for those about to try skiing for the first time is not to buy the skis or snowboard that most appeal to you visually or in terms of design, or those that are most affordable (because "cheap is expensive"). The best thing to do is visit specialized stores and ask professionals for advice. It's normal to visit three or four stores and see what they recommend. You can also ask friends or family who practice this sport, as they can be very good advisors.
There are equipment rental establishments at every resort, where beginners can try out different types of skis or snowboards on the terrain until they find the one that best suits their needs. This is when it's time to get the equipment for good. This way, we can avoid wasting money.
The range of products on offer is enormous (brands, models, designs, prices, etc.), so choosing the most suitable ones can be complicated if you don't take some basic points into account.
Skis are determined by their lightness, strength, stability, width, and edge grip (a metal plate located on both sides of the sole that provides greater grip in turns). We must also take into account the skier's weight (the more weight, the more pressure the ski will bear) , their height (normally the length of the ski should be similar to the skier's, although for beginners a shorter length is recommended to gain control) , foot size, and skiing style.
In the case of snowboarding, the length is determined by the weight-to-height ratio, although it is popularly established that the approximate length of the board should reach the rider's chin, placed in a vertical position.
The most recommended type of ski for beginners is the so-called pin tail or "Y," wide at the front or tip and narrow at the tail . They're perfect for touring due to their great stability. For boards, the longer, stiffer, and wider they are, the more stable and fast they'll be.
Source: Ski Channel