Adjusting your alpine ski bindings is a necessary step to take before hitting the slopes. It’s important for numerous reasons. The binding is going to hold your boot in place. If the binding is not properly fitted to your boot sole length and adjusted for you as an individual, chances increase that the binding will [...]
Everything that’s great about snowboarding can be tainted by frostbite, a wrist injury or even just an inconvenience. Our riders consider these must-haves: Lock Demon stomp-lock combo Nothing will ruin a session like having your board jacked. And you have only yourself to blame if you don’t lock it up. Demon’s Stomp Lock is a [...]
Wisconsin rivers are beautiful and beloved by kayakers, canoeists and fisherman. That means they are getting more crowded. Follow these safety tips from the Wisconsin Boating Regulations Handbook for a happy day of paddling: 1. Secure all gear to avoid becoming entangled should you capsize. 2. Always pull ashore and examine dangerous areas like [...]
From SIA Newsletter, April 2010 PROPOSED MANDATORY HELMET LAWS North American resorts have been wrestling with the idea of making helmets mandatory while skiing and snowboarding, motivated by recent incidents including actress Natasha Richardson’s death, following a fall at the Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec. Some resorts have made it mandatory for all children [...]
We’re constantly looking for the latest proven technology to offer our customers genuine benefits and we’ve found a winner for the 2010-11 ski season for those who have knee pain while skiing or during activity. Does an old injury keep you from enjoying your outings, or from getting your money’s worth from your lift pass? [...]
