It can be hard to know where to start when you鈥檙e looking to buy a ski setup. Don鈥檛 worry. Bryan Rogala, host of 翱耻迟蝉颈诲别鈥�s the 101 series, has done all the hard work for you. Watch on for a聽full guide to outfitting yourself for the winter.聽
Buying Ski Boots
Whether you鈥檙e a new skier or a seasoned pro, buying ski boots can be a daunting task. There are a ton of options, but聽the right fit is crucial. With the ski season about to enter聽full swing,聽our resident boot guru is here with some tips for choosing the right pair. (Here are our favorite alpine ski boots聽and our favorite boots聽for the backcountry.)
Buying a Ski Jacket
Which ski jacket is right for you? Should you invest in a three-layer option? In this video,聽Rogala聽walks through the different types聽on the market. (And check out our time-tested jackets聽from our 2020 Winter Buyer鈥檚 Guide.)
How to Buy Skis
From camber and rocker to groomers versus pow, it鈥檚 easy to get lost in the vocabulary when purchasing聽your first set of skis. Here鈥檚聽a聽beginner鈥檚 guide to navigating those end-of-season deals. (And聽here are our preferred planks from our聽2020 ski test.)
Buying a Ski Helmet and Goggles
Safety first! In this episode, Rogala discusses the basics of choosing聽an appropriate ski helmet and a pair of goggles. He even provides insights on how to avoid gaper gap. (Want the latest? Take a peek at the top-rated聽helmets and goggles from our 2020 Winter Buyer鈥檚 Guide.)
Layering for Backcountry Skiing
We love earning our turns here at 国产吃瓜黑料, but it can be tricky聽to layer for a day of backcountry skiing. How do you聽dial in the many pieces you鈥檒l need聽the next time you throw聽on your skins and head聽uphill?聽Watch and learn. (And here鈥檚 a rundown on the season鈥檚 best聽base layers and midlayers.)