How to choose a quality winter equipment

21/11/2019 5658 Skiing and snowboarding

For fans of winter sports or winter vacations in the mountains, the ski equipment is extremely important. In order to be able to fully enjoy your hobby or enjoy your vacation, it is necessary to bet on quality and safe winter equipment. It must successfully protect against adverse weather conditions this season.

Good winter equipment includes various elements:

good shoes - exact size, comfortable, warm, waterproof, breathable, with hard sole
ski pants - resistant to water and wind, with good ventilation, comfortable, not too narrow to ensure freedom of movement, but not too wide so as not to hang it with cats, edging, etc.
gloves - warm, breathable, accurate size, comfortable to handle equipment, water and wind resistant
hat - to protect from cold, wind, snow, rain and sun, not to be too thick so as not to steam, to cover the ears and forehead
thermal underwear - breathable, warm, accurate size, made of a material that does not irritate the skin and does not emit an unpleasant odor too quickly
socks
gaiters

Do you wondering why we haven`t mentioned the ski jacket or ski goggles? Don`t worry, we will not miss these two extremely important elements, on the contrary - we will pay special attention to them (they deserve it).

The ski jacket

Compromises with the quality of the winter jacket should never be made. It must be windproof, waterproof and with good thermal insulation. At the same time, in order not to overheat and sweat (extremely unpleasant at such temperatures), it is necessary for the fabric to be breathable, which will provide you with the necessary comfort. As for the cut, it is good for the jacket to have a high collar, extended sleeves and a hood that can be adjusted so that it is convenient to put on a ski mask or goggles. Vents are also a must and are always present in the perfect winter jacket. It is good to be able to tightly fix the bottom of the jacket to the body. Jackets with the so-called DWR (Durable Water Repellency) coating are available on the market - it's not a bad idea to focus on just that. This coating protects the fabric from moisture penetration or contamination.

Ski goggles (masks)

Ski goggles are a must-have item of winter equipment, especially if you plan to diversify your holiday by practicing the various sports it offers this season (skiing, snowboarding, etc.). First of all, you need to make sure that the glasses have sufficient UV protection - the snow reflects the sun's rays, which has a negative effect on vision. For maximum protection, the glasses need to protect you from UVA, UVB and UVC rays. In bad weather (fog, heavy snowfall, etc.) vision is difficult, which makes the role of ski goggles extremely important - it is best to double the glasses, which will prevent fogging.

Experts in the field advise you to regularly check and take care of your equipment, as well as be careful where you buy it. Since the membranes of clothes have, so to speak, a shelf life (several years, whether worn or not), buying second-hand equipment is not a good idea. It is very likely that she has lost some of her qualities and has not done a good enough job for you.