Particularly when someone is looking to buy ski apparel for the first time, a question that ski gear experts in the UK – such as our own team at Ski Exchange – are commonly asked, is: “how tight or loose should this type of clothing be?” It might seem a cop-out answer for us to say that ski clothing shouldn’t be too light or too loose – but of course, it’s true. As a general rule, you should be aiming to buy ski clothing that gives you a comfortable, but slightly snug fit. You will want your chosen ski clothes to allow for a full range of motion, at the same time as giving you effective warmth and protection against the elements. A loose fit is broadly preferrable – but you should bear a few things in mind As we stated above, you will need to take care to avoid an overly tight fit that could restrict your movement on the slopes. But to reiterate something else we said earlier, there’s definitely such a thing as “too loosely fitting” ski clothing. If your chosen...
There is a lot to think about when it comes to the use, maintenance, and eventual replacement of your ski equipment over time. While we are proud here at Ski Exchange to be a reputable source of long-lasting and reliable ski gear in the UK , the reality is that such equipment will , in most cases, eventually need to be upgraded or replaced. So, what principles should you follow when you are deciding when, and how frequently, to replace your skis, ski boots, bindings, and poles? Let’s take you through each of those categories. Skis Most skis tend to last for around 100 to 150 days of use. Assuming typical frequency of use – the user of the skis going skiing about 12 to 15 times a year – this will probably mean them needing to be replaced every five to eight years. So, if you ski more often than this, you can expect a shorter interval before replacing them becomes necessary. The probable lifespan of your skis will also hinge on such factors as how you maintain and store ...