How to Choose Skis and pick up bindings for them

You still can not choose your skis, who advise wooden, who are plastic, there are still racing. And they also need sticks and bindings, then you'll be completely confused. How to be? How to choose a ski? After all, with the proposed variety, it's quite easy to get lost. First you need to compare the advantages of plastic and wooden skis.

Lighter plastic skis will undoubtedly be more speedy. Of their other advantages can be identified that they do not require lubrication, they can ride on even the almost melted snow, on such skis the popular now "ridge" course is better. There are also plastic skis with a grooved surface for sliding, but these models are more for experienced skiers. Wooden skis are much cheaper, but before skating they must thoroughly grind, so that the wood does not absorb moisture. To do this, a layer of ski ointment is neatly applied to the sliding surface , and in order for it to be absorbed better, it is necessary to heat this surface with the ointment through the foil layer with an iron or hold it over the gas burner.

To determine how to choose the right skis in size, you need to take into account the growth of the skier. You can choose the length of skis by growth in two ways. In the first case, just add 10-15 centimeters to your height. In the second case, you need to raise your hand upwards and take away 10 centimeters from this length. For beginners, it is better to choose skis all the same shorter - all the basic technique of skiing, and even the "ridge" course is much easier to master on such skis. If you are interested in how to choose the right skis for a child, first of all you need to pay attention to their rigidity. On too soft or too hard skiing a child can not simply skate. It is desirable that the skis were narrower (fitted) in order to give greater stability in turns. It is undesirable to buy a child skis for growth. If it's too expensive for you, it's better to take used ones or rent them.

How to choose a ski for the price. The price of a ski kit can depend on various factors, primarily on the material from which they are made and on their completeness. Professional skiers use models, the price of which can reach up to thousands of dollars. The average price of amateur skis is one hundred-two hundred dollars. For a leisurely ski trip, there will be enough inexpensive but good skiing.

How to choose skis and pick up fasteners to them. Now basically use rigid fastenings for ski boots. There are three types: usual front attachments, fastenings "rails" and "groove". Front fasteners in our time are almost not used and shoes for them are produced only in our country, more modern options - "rails" and "grooves." Boots for fastening "rails" have two longitudinal guides, and for "groove" - one. Anchorages of the "grooves" are more suitable for professional skiers, as well as for all those who like fast driving and ridge style. In the installation of fastening on skis there are no difficulties, it is enough just to correctly determine the center of balance on the ski. Precisely along this line should be the front edge of the ski boot. Shoes should also be selected according to the type of attachment.

So, you have already decided how to choose skis, boots and bindings for them, now it remains only to pick up ski poles. First of all, choose them so that it is convenient for you to hold them in your hand. The length of the sticks is chosen depending on the height, they should reach somewhere up to the shoulder line. At first, the ski poles were made of bamboo, then metal. In our time, sticks are produced from modern materials: plastic or coal-plastic. Despite the fact that such sticks are durable, comfortable and light, they require a careful attitude. For the skier's clothes, a waterproof sports suit is best suited. Do not forget also warm mittens, ski hat and scarf.