Some people don’t think twice about going through a car wash with ski rack on thinking what could possibly go wrong. Unfortunately, there have been a number of reported incidents where people have had their ski racks severely damaged or even ripped off by going through a car wash. In most cases, the damage is…
From the novice skiers, the experts, and the professionals alike, you’ve all had this thought cross your mind at least once, and that is – can you paint skis and personalize them. As time goes on, they will inevitably start to reflect their character (from all the scratches and dents) but something like painting your…
Speed is a regular part of skiing, and once you get used to it, it can be one of the most exhilarating experiences and THE main attraction of the sport. But if you are a novice skier or thinking about learning how to ski from the basics, flying down those snowy slopes at high speeds…
Every ski resort has to have some kind of mechanism/s to carry skiers and their gear up the hills, called ski lifts collectively. These ski lifts fall into two main categories, surface lifts that carry skiers along the terrain and aerial lifts that carry skiers suspended in the air. Magic Carpets are ski lifts that…
Even though Florida, the third most populous state of the US, with its sunny beaches and palm trees, isn’t the ideal place for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding – don’t let the subtropical and tropical weather discourage you. There are a number of good ski areas and resorts just a few hours drive up…
You’ve just loaded your skis into the back of your truck and now you’re ready to hit the slopes! But wait – how are you going to secure your skis so they don’t slide around or fall out while you’re driving? The good news is, there are a few simple ways to secure skis in…
Taking care of skis is important if you want them to last and perform well. You don’t want to replace them after just a few seasons, and you definitely don’t want to be skiing on a pair of damaged skis. In this post, I’ll answer 9 FAQs that most people have when it comes to…
Anybody who has been skiing for a while knows the importance of knowing how to stop on a downhill run. It is one of the fundamental ski maneuvers every beginner skier has to learn. What is equally as important but overlooked by many is what a skier to do if they fall off their skis…
Skiing is a popular winter sport enjoyed by people all over the world. While it can be a lot of fun, it can also be really expensive, especially when it comes to buying skis. There are a number of reasons why skis are so expensive including the high-quality materials and innovative technology they are made…
If you have been skiing for a while, you may have had people asking if you could teach them how to ski, or felt the need to teach somebody like your family members or friends. If this is you, I bet you’d probably be wondering how to teach someone skiing. You are best off not…