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Ski slope colors designate the relative difficulty of a trail based on the grade of the slope as well as the terrain on that trail. These colors help skiers know which trails to use so that they can safely traverse the mountain regardless of their skill level. Here’s how the colors (and shapes) break down… … Read more
The average skiing speed of recreational skiers is 10-20 mph (16-32 km/h). Skilled amateur skiers can get up to 20-40 mph while Olympic downhill racers reach 90-95 mph regularly. Italian speed skier Ivan Origone set a world speed skiing record of 158.4 mph in 2016. So as you can see, skiing speeds vary tremendously depending … Read more
Skis are a pain to carry, especially when you have all your other ski gear with you. The good news is that you’re not the only one having difficulty with this and there are ways to carry skis that make it a lot easier. I’ll share with you some of the ways that I carry … Read more
Short skis allow you to make shorter sharper turns but are slower in general and have less control at higher speeds while longer skis have a larger turning radius but will let you ski faster and give you more control at higher speeds. The general rule is to pick a ski that is between your … Read more
If you are planning to buy some ski boots or replace the ones you have, it’s important to ensure that the boots, bindings, and skis all work together perfectly to ensure safety, comfort, and performance Ski boots are universal as long as the type of skiing they are designed for matches the bindings and skis … Read more
Ski boots can be stretched out, but some require more effort in stretching them out than others. This depends on the material the boots are made out of. Boots that are made of less expensive materials or made from seams require more effort in trying to stretch them out, whereas boots that are made out … Read more
