Purchasing 2nd hand equipment?

Purchasing 2nd hand skis/snowboards and not sure what you are looking for? Below we have some advice on buying 2nd hand equipment. Failing to spot these can be disastrous, causing you major injury or even death. You should be cautious when buying old skis/snowboards. Significant damage can be hidden, particularly to the base, edges, and bindings. Good deals can be found if you inspect them … Continue reading Purchasing 2nd hand equipment?

Christmas is coming!!

Give the gift of the slopes this Christmas! The snow is calling. This festive season, thrill the snow sports fanatic in your life with the perfect ski and snowboard gifts. From essential gear to stocking fillers, we have almost everything they need to hit the mountain in style.Shop our Christmas ski and snowboard collection now!From Dakine gloves to merino wool socks, stomp pads, and goggles … Continue reading Christmas is coming!!

Why Ski Technicians don’t want YOU to Sharpen Your Base edges

Why Ski Technicians Don’t Want You to Sharpen Your Base Edges… Ready to kick off the ski season with a good ol’ ski tuning session? We like your enthusiasm. But before you go to town on those edges that may be rusty or dull from last season or questionable summer storage. Please, for the love of pow, do not get file happy on your ski/snowboard … Continue reading Why Ski Technicians don’t want YOU to Sharpen Your Base edges

Its UK Summer time!

How to store your ski and snowboard equipment in the off-season! With the Ski and Snowboard season wrapped up for most of us in the Northern hemisphere, it’s time to look forward to all the warm-weather activities ahead, such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, stand up paddle boarding, surfing and much more of course! Before you transition out of the winter adventure mode, it’s important to … Continue reading Its UK Summer time!

Snowboard Step ON/Step IN bindings – yes or no?

We get alot of people asking what set up we ride. I have 10 snowboards from park and pipe, to extra wide powder snowboards and 3 sets of bindings however, my go to is still my 2008 Flow quantum custom GiGi Ruff signature snowboard with Burton custom 2008 bindings and The DC Mtn lab park boots 2009 with BOA FitSystem, super soft and flexible taking … Continue reading Snowboard Step ON/Step IN bindings – yes or no?

Avalanche Warning time!

Back doing our Snowboard instructor course in Jasper, Canada, we had the pleasure of doing the avalanche course. This included using transponders and receivers, shovels and telescopic probes, throwing 3kg bombs off the top of the mountain to set avalanches off, and being buried 6ft under snow in a controlled area with a training tracker dog helping find me! The time of my life! Snow … Continue reading Avalanche Warning time!

Do you know the RESPONSIBILITY CODE?

We have spent many seasons with holidays and teaching, and it’s surprising how little the responsibility code is not known. Something we have picked up on is while skiing in a group, did you know the 1st rider stops to the side of the hill/piste and the next rider will stop down hill from them and not above? This is to prevent failing to stop … Continue reading Do you know the RESPONSIBILITY CODE?

Best Snow fall in the Alps so far for 2024!

What is forecast to be the biggest snowfall of 2024 so far is getting underway in the Alps, with snow also falling in the Dolomites and Pyrenees. The snow is expected to keep falling in many areas throughout the weekend but there have been reports of up to 60cm (2ft) already on high slopes for some areas during the last 24 hours. Among the big … Continue reading Best Snow fall in the Alps so far for 2024!

Our total beginner advice.

When planning your first ski holiday EVER, your ski holiday will seem quite intimidating. We do recommend getting a lesson prior to leaving the UK, at your local dry slope, or even your nearest indoor snowdome. This can be a great introduction to skiing/snowboarding. There is loads to think about. We’d like to offer you FREE advice for that first ski holiday such as  “what kit you … Continue reading Our total beginner advice.