Comfort, health and safety while riding depend on the right choice of skiing clothing. Dressing in the old fashioned way, in cotton underwear and a wool sweater, you run the risk of catching a cold. It is unlikely that you will have a pleasant skiing experience after several days of treatment for a cold or sore throat. It is better to dress in specialized tracksuits made of membrane fabric and fleece.
Instructions
Step 1
Skiing clothing should be lightweight, elastic and layered. The first layer is thermal underwear. It is designed to wick away moisture to keep the body dry. The second layer is a fleece pullover. The fleece will keep you warm and wick moisture away to the outer layer of your garment. The third layer should have a protective function: protect from wind, moisture and sweat out. Ideally, this is a hooded jacket and pants or jumpsuit made of membrane fabric. Other synthetic fabrics can be purchased. It is important that they are waterproof and windproof. When skiing, another significant factor is the non-slip fabric of outerwear. If the fabric is slippery, it will be difficult for you to brake during a fall. The sleeves and the lower part of the trousers should be with elastic bands so that snow does not fall and the wind does not blow out. On the bottom of the jacket, an inner snow-protective skirt with an elastic band is desirable. Extra pads on the elbows and knees are welcome - the suit will be more resistant to wear when dropped. Skiers prefer to dress in bright colors with reflective stripes so as not to get lost in the snow. For normal skiing trips, color doesn't matter.
Step 2
It is advisable to purchase gloves from genuine leather or high-quality synthetic material with good insulation. They, like the rest of your clothing, should be warm, comfortable and waterproof. Put on a tight-fitting hat on your head, elastic socks on your legs that do not form folds on the legs and end above the boot. In ski shops, you can buy special socks with increased durability and thermal insulation.
Step 3
Boots are the most important piece of skiing equipment. Their main quality is comfort, conformity to the size of the feet. Ski boots and flat ski boots are different. Ski boots also vary in level of training. For beginners, it is advisable to buy boots with a low degree of rigidity and switching the "walk-ride" function. An anatomical sole and insole are required. The insoles can be purchased separately for added comfort. Custom C insoles have proven themselves well. Pay attention also to the quality of the boot-to-ski attachment.
