| My previous articles have focused on ski agility | | | | check ski-swaps and classified ads. |
| training using inexpensive exercise routines. Now I | | | | One exception to the "buy used" rule is for helmets |
| want to discuss good equipment available for modest | | | | and goggles to assure that the helmet is not a |
| budgets. First its a good idea to visit several | | | | compromised crash victim and the goggles fit |
| commercial ski shops to see new (and used) | | | | comfortably on the helmet and you. Its a good idea |
| equipment that is available. Visit with the sales | | | | to check for name brands by doing some internet |
| experts to get free advice on what equipment you | | | | searches and checking retail stores. I found a decent |
| should obtain and the sizes/settings for your | | | | helmet at a large retail outlet for a price lower than |
| capabilities. Take some notes on what you learn. This | | | | those in the sporting goods stores. An increasing |
| should be done every year so that you are familiar | | | | number of skiers are now routinely wearing helmets |
| with new developments, and how expensive that | | | | since there has been an increasing number of head |
| new stuff can be. | | | | injuries and deaths on the ski slopes. This applies to |
| One of my favorite activities in the fall is to patronize | | | | skiers of all ages and abilities. Numerous hazards |
| public ski-swaps to obtain the equipment you need at | | | | inhabit the slopes such as lift towers, hydrants, trees, |
| greatly reduced prices from individuals and vendors. | | | | rocks, hard ice, and other skiers. |
| You might also wish to sell your own equipment to | | | | It is important to have your skis 'tuned' and have the |
| allow you to upgrade for the following season. | | | | safety bindings set appropriately for your ability. Give |
| Professionals such as Instructors and Ski Patrollers | | | | the technician an honest idea of your skill level and |
| often buy new equipment several times each year | | | | don't exaggerate or brag, its your body you are |
| for large professional discounts. Then they sell their | | | | protecting. And in this sense, continue to exercise to |
| new but used equipment at bigger discounts. These | | | | improve your level of agility training. |
| can include everything from skis to clothing. Again, | | | | |