Comments on: What equipment do you need for downhill/alpine skiing? http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing Best Skiing News and Resources Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:50:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Katy L http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-108 Katy L Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:08:59 +0000 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-108 You need skis, gloves, goggles, hat, waterproof pants/ jacket, thick socks, and ski boots. If you are a beginner, I wouldn't suggest poles-it's easier for most people to learn without them. Also, if you plan on falling a lot, I definetly recommend a helmet. Also, sunscreen is a really good idea because like when you swim, the sun is reflected off the water and onto your skin. This applies for snow-it is really quite easy to get burned up on the mountians if the suns out! Have fun with the wonderful spring skiing!<br><b>References : </b><br> You need skis, gloves, goggles, hat, waterproof pants/ jacket, thick socks, and ski boots. If you are a beginner, I wouldn't suggest poles-it's easier for most people to learn without them. Also, if you plan on falling a lot, I definetly recommend a helmet. Also, sunscreen is a really good idea because like when you swim, the sun is reflected off the water and onto your skin. This applies for snow-it is really quite easy to get burned up on the mountians if the suns out!
Have fun with the wonderful spring skiing!
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]]> By: iansand9876 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-107 iansand9876 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:56:59 +0000 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-107 Have a look here: http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Equipment http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:New_to_the_Snow http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page<br><b>References : </b><br> Have a look here:
http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Equipment
http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:New_to_the_Snow
http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
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]]> By: partyperson101 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-106 partyperson101 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:25:59 +0000 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-106 It all really depends where and when you are skiing. In the middle of winter u might want to dress in more clothes then the spring. No two models of skiies are the same your best chance would be to talk to a person a ski shop and they can find whats best such as a a racer would not want freestyle trick skiies because it would slow them down. Research where you will ski most for best results.<br><b>References : </b><br> It all really depends where and when you are skiing. In the middle of winter u might want to dress in more clothes then the spring. No two models of skiies are the same your best chance would be to talk to a person a ski shop and they can find whats best such as a a racer would not want freestyle trick skiies because it would slow them down. Research where you will ski most for best results.
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]]> By: skiracer721 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-105 skiracer721 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:07:59 +0000 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-105 A list of what I take skiing (I'm 13 and have been skiing for 11 years): - long underwear (base layer for both top and bottom) - fleece shirt - pair of ski pants (if you don't have ski pants, sweat pants will do, but you look the best in tan ski pants :]) - jacket (be fashionable. there is nothing dorkier than an 80's ski jacket) - ski socks (or thick, long socks that go up to the top of your boot) - boots (you can rent them if you want) - skis (you can rent these, too) - poles (again, you can rent these) - helmet / hat (i prefer a helmet because it is MUCH safer and keeps your head much warmer than a hat) - goggles (or if it's warm, sunglasses) Hope this helps! Some good ski equipment websites: www.moosejawlowdown.com www.untracked.com www.ebay.com www.steepandcheap.com (one item per day and AWESOME deals) www.thenorthface.com<br><b>References : </b><br>My own experience A list of what I take skiing (I'm 13 and have been skiing for 11 years):
- long underwear (base layer for both top and bottom)
- fleece shirt
- pair of ski pants (if you don't have ski pants, sweat pants will do, but you look the best in tan ski pants :])
- jacket (be fashionable. there is nothing dorkier than an 80's ski jacket)
- ski socks (or thick, long socks that go up to the top of your boot)
- boots (you can rent them if you want)
- skis (you can rent these, too)
- poles (again, you can rent these)
- helmet / hat (i prefer a helmet because it is MUCH safer and keeps your head much warmer than a hat)
- goggles (or if it's warm, sunglasses)

Hope this helps!

Some good ski equipment websites:
http://www.moosejawlowdown.com
http://www.untracked.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.steepandcheap.com (one item per day and AWESOME deals)
http://www.thenorthface.com
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My own experience

]]> By: steve b http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-104 steve b Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:20:59 +0000 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-104 make sure you go to a ski shop where you can talk to one of there employees and they will assist you for what ski fits you best. or go online to ski websites and look at the reviews and read the tech specs to find your proper ski!<br><b>References : </b><br> make sure you go to a ski shop where you can talk to one of there employees and they will assist you for what ski fits you best. or go online to ski websites and look at the reviews and read the tech specs to find your proper ski!
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]]> By: CctbOh http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-103 CctbOh Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:03:59 +0000 http://skiingchampion.com/skiing-equipment/what-equipment-do-you-need-for-downhillalpine-skiing#comment-103 Skis, poles, boots, and a very fashionable ski outfit.<br><b>References : </b><br> Skis, poles, boots, and a very fashionable ski outfit.
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