If you’ve been looking for ways to get better at snowboarding, then you’ve likely already identified your balance and coordination as key areas for improvement. You don’t have to hit the slopes to do some training to improve your snowboarding. All you need is a balance board, which you can use anywhere, to work on … Read more
Do you want to train and become better at snowboarding? If so, you need a good balance board for some home snowboarding training. Balance boards are the perfect way to improve your snowboarding skills since balance is a crucial element of the sport. There are also sorts of benefits of balance boards for snowboarding, but … Read more
Skiing is not the best winter activity for someone who has never done it before. So, selecting the perfect ski resort for newbies is of utmost importance. The last thing that you want to do is end up with a beginner skier at a resort that doesn’t have any easy slopes. That’s a recipe for … Read more
Performance in any sport, including cross-country skiing, starts with the fundamentals. Balance and coordinated movement moves from the ground up. Your ability to conquer mile after mile on cross-country skis is boosted by healthy, happy feet. Unfrozen wiggling toes, blister-free heels and supported, yet pliable ankles will allow you to get the most out of the … Read more
To the casual observer, cross-country (XC) skiing is composed of effortless smooth swooshing through bucolic forest trails. It’s meditative movement that warms the wandering soul. But, do you want to get grumpy fast and burst that bucolic winter snow globe scene? Try gathering up gear, hauling yourself to a Nordic ski center only to find … Read more
Headlamp? Check. Navigation device? Check. First-aid kit, gloves, poles? Check, check, check. The list of what you need to enjoy backcountry skiing is lengthy, no doubt. And, yes. You do need it all to make it a safe and, therefore, pleasurable adventure. But, need it be pointed out? Without the correct skis, you will go … Read more
After a thrilling skiing season comes the off-season. And you know what? It’s time to store your ski gear ready for the next season. It might surprise you that many people don’t know how to store their ski gear. As a result, they miss out on some benefits. Proper care for your skis, boots, and … Read more
Buying new downhill skis is not easy simply because there are so many to choose from. Between aesthetic design, length, quality of material and other factors, there is plenty to consider. Review the unique merits and drawbacks of several different types of downhill skis before making a decision and you will move forward in full … Read more
If the idea of cold crisp air clearing your lungs as your body warms with each movement forward this winter sounds downright delicious to your soul, it’s likely you can find such flow while cross-country skiing. You can challenge yourself and explore boundaries. You can sink into steady rhythms. Urban skiing can even be fun! … Read more
If you’re relatively new to cross-country skiing, then you might be a bit overwhelmed by all the new gear. Especially the bindings. As you compare the skin binding options available to you know, you’ll notice that there are only two main types. NNN bindings and SNS bindings. But what’s the difference between these two cross-country … Read more