Ski Safety In The Snowy Mountains – The 5 Points Of A Good Ski Boot
If you are heading to the Snowy Mountains of Australia, there are a couple of points you should just get right. Major ticket items such as your Jindabyne accommodation and insurance should be taken care of by a good travel and tour operator, but some things you just need to do yourself! Ski boots are crucial to good and safe skiing, so let’s have a look at what you should be looking for.
* Soft and flexible. Modern skis are designed better than many years ago, and to accompany them as strong, but flexible boot will allow you to manoeuvre much easier. Subtle foot and ankle steering is a big part of modern skiing technique, and to allow for this, ski boot manufacturers have designed boots that allow flex and still give support and comfort.
* Knee Tracking. Stand in the boot, measuring the distance between your knees, and then bending your knees and measuring the distance again. It should be about the same (making sure you keep your heels on the ground). If the distance is changing it means your feet are not stable inside the boot, and you might want to try another pair, or add support to the inside of your foot arch.
* Pressure. While a boot needs to be secure and tight on your feet, there should not be any particular areas that you find extra pressure. You should walk around in the boots and get a feel for them for 15 minutes or more. The start of any minor bother, will mean considerably more pain down the line. You will be wearing them for a number of years, and a good fitter can adjust any problems. Read the rest of this entry »
Snow Boarding Terms – Lessons For Beginner Snowboarders
Posted by admin in Snowboarders on June 8, 2011
Snowboarding is a snow sport. This sport is done on snow covered slop just like a ski hill. Riders stand on a board similar to a surf board and ride it down a hill. Along with learning how to ride the snowboard, you must know your snowboarding terms. Learning snowboarding terms will help you understand what everyone is talking about, so you can have the best experience. If you didn’t know snowboarding terms, you probably would end up confused and not have a very good time.
Backside Air
While riding the half pipe, any point where your board is not touching the pipe is called backside air.
Bail
While in the middle of a trick, you change your mind and do not complete it.
Betty
This is a female snowboarder.
Bonk
While snowboarding, you hit something with your board.
Bullet Proof
This refers to frozen snow. Read the rest of this entry »