Equipment

Get Your Gear Ready for Ski Season
The time is upon us when the weather starts to turn cold and we start thinking about Winter. Early season snowfalls do nothing to ease the anticipation of another (hopefully great) ski season, and the resort marketing teams won't let you forget it's just around the corner either! In preparation...

Ski Boot Care Guide
There isn’t too much that needs to be done to look after your ski boots. They don’t need bases waxed or edges sharpened like your skis. You will, however, want to make sure that they’re dry every time you put your feet into them, and also when they go away...

Ski Outerwear Cleaning & Care Guide
Cleaning / Re-Waterproofing In order to keep your outerwear in tip-top shape, it needs to be washed. Whether its Gore Tex, or any other form of waterproof Outerwear. Over time, the pores in your jackets & pants get filled with dirt, oil & other various grime. This inhibits the garments...

Skiing In New Ski Boots and What To Expect
You’ve done it! Having (hopefully) had your feet poked and prodded, your biomechanics assessed, and feet measured down to the millimetre, you’ve taken the plunge and purchased your own set of ski boots. Although the shop should’ve done everything they could to get you to the most comfortable point pre-skiing,...

Caring For Your Goggles
A few tricks and tips to help keep your goggles in perfect condition! Your new goggles are looking fresh out of the box, my guess you want to keep them that way. Goggle lenses are quite delicate and are extremely easy to damage, but by following these guidelines you will...

Giro Contact VIVID Goggles Review
The Giro Contact is the flagship model of Giro’s ever expanding range of goggles featuring their VIVID by Zeiss lens range. We have been testing a set of Contacts with a slew of lenses for the last 18 months and are pretty stoked on them. Frame Colour: Black Wordmark Lenses Tested: VIVID...

Ski Boot and Bindings Compatibility
10 years ago, effectively all downhill Ski Boots went into all downhill Ski Bindings safely. Fast forward to now, there are a couple of incredible performance based upgrades that make a boot and binding compatibility a bit challenging. Boot Norms New boot norms seem like they are coming out every season, hence this section...

Travelling to ski? How to claim your GST back with the TRS
The TRS (Tourist Refund Scheme) allows travellers to claim tax back when departing Australia. Purchase goods worth $300 or more from a single retailer within 60 days of departure Present Tax Invoices, travel details, and your passport at the TRS Claim Office Get your 10% GST back, normally within 30 days...

Ski Jackets – Buyers Guide
Ski Jackets are your first point of defence for keeping the weather out. While many of them look very similar, there are tons of subtle differences between what is considered good and bad. Hopefully, this guide covers everything you may need to know about Ski Jackets. Waterproof and Breathability Ratings...

Skis – Buyers Guide
Buying new skis is a big commitment, there is a huge number of considerations to take into account. Every pair has its perfect buyer and conditions/terrain that it suits. Those two things aren’t easy to decipher just by looking at the waist width and colour of the top sheet. Ski...

Ski Socks and Choosing the Right One
Selecting the right ski sock for your time out on the slopes can be a make or break for your day. Nearly every skier has at some point experienced numb, cold feet which doesn’t do much for your enjoyment of the sport. This guide has been created to help run...

Ski Goggles – Buyers Guide
Ski goggles are one of the most essential pieces of your ski gear. They provide the ability to differentiate snow forms, keep snow and wind out of your eyes, and most importantly, protect your eyes from harmful UV rays that bounce around on snow. Any good snow goggles will provide...