Friday, April 16, 2010

Taking to the Ski Slopes this Winter?

By Suzanne Noctor

If you intend to go skiing this winter you must first make sure that you get the right equipment. As well as good clothing you must ensure that you buy a pair of good quality ski boots. However, as there are quite a number of different kinds available it can prove difficult especially if you've never skied before to know which ones will be right for you.

So before you do go out and invest quite a considerable sum of money in your ski boots it is advisable to learn a little more about them. In this article we take a look at just of the things you should know about this item of skiing equipment and which will help you to determine what pair are going to be right for you.

As we stated above the boots one wears when skiing come in several different styles and categorized by the way they are worn, and which we now take a look at below.

1. Rear Entry - These are the style that are perfect for someone who is only just learning to ski. These are the simplest ones to put on and take off and the buckles to tighten them around your leg are at the rear. These boots are the least expensive to buy and make the perfect choice if you won't be skiing on a regular basis. Also it is worth considering if trying skiing for the first time to rent a pair for your trip rather than buying.

2. Front Entry Boots - These boots are worth considering purchasing when you would like to be more in control of your skiing because they allow you to make more precise movements. Also referred to as overlap ski boots these are a pair that skiers opt for who would like to improve their performance and become more versatile in their skiing. Unlike the first boots we discussed these have four buckles to keep the boot in position at the front rather than the rear.

3. Mid Entry Boots - When it comes to these boots for skiing this offer the best of both the boots we mention above. They allow you to easily put them on and take them off as the buckles are at the rear. Plus as with the rear entry boots you will discover that they only come with one or two clips to allow them to remain in place when worn rather than 4 that the front entry style have. However, they allow you much more versatility and help to enhance your skiing performance in exactly the same way as the front entry style does.

For anyone who does intend to do a lot of skiing then they should be considering spending money on a pair of the front or mid entry ski boots. Along with helping to ensure that they can move more easily when skiing they can help them improve what they already know. But it is a good idea before investing money in this crucial piece of skiing equipment one tries out several pairs first to determine which feel most comfortable when being worn.

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