Scott Ski Test – 2012 Ski Review
I was invited to take part in one of the Scott Sports ski tests to try out the new ski models for 2012, at the Glenshee ski resort in Scotland.
The Snow Conditions: Fresh powder on a hard pack base
Weather: Overcast and windy, between -1 and -4 degrees centigrade
Spring Skiing
The key to Spring skiing is to choose high altitude resorts, preferably with a glacier as back up. In recent years, the European Alps have seen bumper end of season snowfalls that ensure good conditions right throughout April.
It is not uncommon for there to be fantastic snow conditions at over 2000 meters of altitude going into May, but the resort has closed as there are simply no skiers around.
Mid Layers – Essential Ski Clothing
The key to successful dressing when skiing and being out in the mountains is to use layers. This helps with allowing perspiration moisture to ‘wick’ away from the body efficiently whilst also regulating body temperature more effectively than one or two ‘thick’ layers. It also allows you to remove a garment if it becomes too warm. Skiing is also an athletic sport and therefore we need to balance our need to stay warm along with the need to stay as light as possible. Modern technology in fabric manufacture
Thermal Underwear or Building a Thermal Base Layer – Essential Ski Clothing
One of the most essential set of garments to consider when skiing is thermal underwear, which makes up your thermal base layer.
A thermal base layer can consist of a top and/or leggings. When choosing what items of clothing to wear before your skiing day begins it is always good to start with a thermal base layer. After that, depending on the temperature and humidity that day, you can decide what else you need to wear on top.
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