Skiing is a competitive sport in which athletes put their skis on the soles of their boots to perform speed, jumping and downhill on the snow. Alpine skiing consists of downhill, slalom and giant slalom.

Snowboards are made from a mix of wood, metal and plastic. People are in a standing posture, holding ski poles and foot skis to slide on the snow surface. "standing", "board", "snow" and "sliding" are the key elements of skiing.

The equipment required for skiing includes a set of ski suits, special helmets, gloves, scarves, special snow goggles, selected snow boots, snowboards, and bindings. In general, longer, stiffer skis glide faster and are more stable at high speeds. The short, soft skis have agile steering and maneuverability to aid in a variety of tricks. Choose a retainer for durability, weight, and ease of use, as we'll detail below.

1. Ski suit

Jackets rely on the two major features of windproof and waterproof, and can be completely trusted when skiing (of course, the choice of underwear should ensure warmth and breathability). Jackets can be used all year round, and if you have a good jacket before, you can use it as a ski jacket. Ski pants have 3 major functions, warm, windproof and waterproof. In addition, professional ski pants also have shoe covers to effectively prevent snow water from entering the ski boots.

2. Ski helmets

Ski helmets have the following main functions: warmth, wind and breathability, and crash protection. In addition, mainstream ski helmets also have fixed buckles for ski goggles. It is also possible to mount an action camera on a ski helmet.

3. Snowboard

There are many types of double boards, including racing boards, off-road versions, all-around versions and so on. The author believes that for beginners, skis can pay attention to 3 major aspects. The first is length, which should not exceed height. Longer skis tend to go faster but are harder to handle. Secondly, the turning radius, a small turning radius will bring more flexibility. Lastly is the weight. Lightweight skis are easy to carry.

4. Ski boots

The choice of ski boots is extremely important. Proper shoes should be neither loose nor tight. Too loose is not easy to control the ski, too tight will seriously affect the comfort. Mainstream brands of ski shoes will be marked with numbers, which represent the hardness of the shoes. The larger the number, the harder the shoes, which can make more advanced and more difficult skiing movements, and may be uncomfortable to wear.