What You NEED to Go Skiing - A Beginners Gear Guide

Thinking about skiing and not sure what you'll need, here are a few tips and reminders that might help you get the most out of your first ski holiday. What to wear; goggles v sunglasses; helmets v beanies and much more. Also a few buying tips to help you get the ski gear you need at the best price.
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[@laowai2000]

Suggest gloves with pockets on back for pass. Some of those chair ticket readers quite sensitive so convenient to have pass in glove. Skiing in very cold conditions can't go without a balaclava/ or buff and thin beanie. Balaclava leaving no skin exposed. Prefer insulated pants in cold conditions. A cheap fleece great solution for a budget midlayer. Pair of sunglasses also for when you are not wearing goggles.

[@Urfavrachel]

Good idea with the gloves, but they are extremely easy to loose on the mountain

[@mrreflecting]

Very true. Someone swiped mine last season :( also had to rebuy pass

[@bruschi8148]

Also a good balaklava is a great choice

[@skng]

Yes. They roll up small and are always handy when the weather gets really cold. Great addition to your ski kit. Have you got yours packed and ready to go?

[@bruschi8148]

@@skng Yes I do🙂

[@skng]

@@bruschi8148 Game on!

[@Coolstuff588]

You stopped uploading for 7 years and you’re back now I’ve seen it all

[@sollamander2206]

If you have a way to conveniently transport them a small distance, ski rental shops near the mountain but outside the resort can be a bit more affordable.

[@skng]

Yes, great shout. I think this might go for buying snow chains too. They seem to steadily go up in price the closer you get to the mountains.

[@skaterjoepo]

I'm going to Loveland for the 1st time snowboarding trip. they have a lift package and all gear rental package including board and clothes etc..for $155 is that good? i looked at a rental shop and it was about 100 just for helmet board and boots? so the 155 deal would definitely be better right because the lift ticket is 120 and the all the gear is basically $35? please help im so confused asba 1st time boarder going to the resort trying to make it more cost friendly.

[@skng]

@@skaterjoepo Hey, yeah if the lift pass is $120 then yes, that seems like a great deal. Often beginner packages like that can be a great option as they are trying to get people interested in the sport.

[@stasiaschnte3611]

Love the video! So much useful info, I especially appreciate it as a beginner :D Thank you!

[@eternalff999]

Thanks a lot man. Now I can go for ski with all necessary equipment.

[@skng]

I hope it gives you a bit of an idea of what is useful and the differences out there. If you have any questions just shout.

[@a.castillo6624]

Great intel man. Appreciate the time and info.

[@tarquintimmins246]

Noddy, awesome info! Could you just expand on constriction / pressure points and why this at your base layer level would cause cold spots. Chur!

[@skng]

Hey. So, if your base-layer goes into your ski boots with your socks it can add an extra layer of material and create a ridge. When you clamp your boots down, my understanding is that this extra ridge can lead to discomfort and potentially reduced circulation, leading to cold toes.

[@LoLTerminus]

Today I learned, you dont use pants while skiing. :) haha, thanks for all the tips!

[@skng]

@@LoLTerminus Ski Freeeeeee 🤣

[@goshobager1723]

Hello, I have a question about helmets that have integrated ski goggles. Are they a good option or should I just go with a normal helmet and goggles separately?

[@Lonewolf-vz5cg]

I Personaly would buy a helmet that isnt attached to googles because it gives me a wider Variety on situations and if i need to buy a New helmet/googles i dont need to trow away the othere one i never wore a helmet with intigrated googles but i think the only thing that good on them is that they are easyer to wear and are 1 piece not 2 pieces (sry that so late because i didnt looked at this Video last season) Feedback is recomendet if i have something wrong

[@yuqijin4727]

Thanks for the video! Since the video did not mention, what type of trousers usually would do? Do you recommend to wear ski trousers? And what type of protective gear do you recommend?

[@skng]

Yes the concept is exactly the same as the jacket. You can either go with lined ski trousers which have the thermal layer built in to the trousers. OR you can go with a 'Shell' trouser which will give you the waterproof qualities on top and then wear a base layer like merino leggings underneath. Which is best when? Well I prefer the layered shell option when I'm doing more hiking and the breathability is important. However if you are just riding the lifts then the normal thermal ski trousers will do the job and keep you toasty warm. Protective wear is a very personal choice, however I would always recommend a helmet as these days they are so light, breathable and warm, they are almost more comfortable than a beanie and offer protection to your noggin. Generally I only add body protection when I'm heading into more exposure and danger zones where landing on rocks is an issue. Occasionally I'll wear impact shorts if the conditions warrant it (very icy or rocky terrain) But it is up to you and how you feel the risk is going to be. Hope that helps?

[@maleq6791]

I saw whole video and I wondering what about pants??

[@PeterWolfThings]

🤣🤣🤣 Breathable merino wool - Of course! :D

[@Genevieve.D]

I have friends who go skiing often and they said just to wear leggings, sweat pants, and snow pants. Since I’ve never gone skiing and don’t go enough to want to buy all this stuff. It’ll be warm, and they don’t normally have any points to cut off blood circulation.

[@lynettephilpot]

that's what i thought!!!

[@JohnBlaze505]

Rule #1 of skiing.....Don't wear pants. #Freeball

[@Only2GendersCommonSense]

Jeans ftw 👖

[@Beh0ldas0n]

Thanks for info! Is there links to gear rentals?

[@michaelfrimpong4955]

Can you wear a hoody as a mid layer?

[@skng]

Yes that should be fine. If you’ve got a moisture wicking base layer on underneath and a waterproof shell on top you should be toasty warm.

[@chrisgoh7145]

Are there special ski goggles that I can wear over prescription glasses?

[@skng]

YES. Most brands offer at least one model that will fit with glasses. Look out for OTG (Over The Glasses) range. I know Smith, Bolle and Scott all have an OTG goggle ranges. Let me know how you get on or if you have any other questions.

[@reddofly]

I wear spectacles and really struggled for a while getting goggles to fit. Now I use an integrated helmet/visor/goggle set up. The best one so far has been the Salomon Driver set up. The visor lens is held by magnets so super easy to swap out. I have 2 different strengths (rose/pink) depending on how sunny it is.

[@skng]

@@reddofly Nice. I’ve never tried the visor thing, might have to give it a go. Are there any downsides you’ve found?

[@reddofly]

@@skngAs with any helmet goggle combo, fit is important. If you want to ride without goggles, well, they're stuck with you, however, you can just flip them up. :) If the mechanism fails, you may need a new lid - note, this has never happened to me. The first helmet visor combo was the Hammer H2. Unbelievable FOV but poorly sealed. The second was the Bolle, much better seal but not perfect, so could let wind in. This system is closer to a goggle than a visor but since it's all integrated, it fits. The interchangeable lens (comes with 2) makes it easy.

[@teoo_5014]

Should I buy a backprotector and can I pair it with a backpack or should I just wear a backpack?

[@co-op343]

I don’t know anyone that wears a back protector. Unless you’re racing or doing crazy cliff/rock jumps I wouldn’t wear a back protector.

[@Puzzoozoo]

Renting boots is a hit and miss affair, for holiday No 1 by all means rent, but remember how many pairs of feet have been in those boots before they met yours, for holiday No 2 ... buy your beginner boots, same goes for ski's, rented ski's like boots are hit and miss, if you are going to do skiing regular, then consider if having your own ski's is cost effective for your skill progression as you'll get to know how your beginner ski works, and you'll get used to how it feels, - an analogy is a new car, you get to know how it drives, and you get used to it - compared to renting ski's at various resorts you'll get purpose made ski's for rental that may have had a lot of mileage on them from n number of beginner skiers. But as a beginner myself, take no notice of me.

[@skng]

It’s always great to hear another beginners opinion and they are very valid points. I think you’re right, rent first, get ski lessons and see if you like the skiing experience. If you’re keen to do more then start out with buying your own boots. Also skis these days have come on leaps and bounds and, from the ‘beginner’ skis I skied this week, one pair should last you a long way into you’re technical progression. Personally I still had a blast carving them around the mountain too.

[@riqiriqi3417]

You’re a life saver! Great video! Thanks! ☃️⛷️

[@alanc6416]

Sorry did I miss something? What about pants? Thanks

[@pingui43]

What's the brand of the goggles?

[@skng]

These are Scott goggles and they’ve been great. They are a little old and worn out now so I’ll be looking into more shortly. Have you seen any that you like yet?

[@wanderer5200]

What do you think about gloves versus mittens for sking?

[@skng]

Oh yes, great question, I forgot to add that. For me it’s gloves but that is because I’m often messing with camera kit and like to have fingers free. I’ve also never had issues with cold hands. Mittens are generally warmer but at the expense of having the freedom and dexterity of fingers. Ski gloves have the fingers but if you get cold fingers then mittens might be worth a try. Now there is a third option. Lobster claws or split finger gloves which give you mittens for three fingers and a free single finger to get things done. These might be the best combo for skiing. What do you normally wear? Have you tried both?

[@wanderer5200]

@@skng I've never been skiing before. But I appreciate the advice, and hope to eventually.

[@AeneaSXI]

@@wanderer5200 Did you start to ski by now? : )

[@Ydooo]

I would suggest a helmet with mips technology

[@skng]

Good shout. Would you be interested in finding out more about Mips and how it all works?

[@Ydooo]

@@skng I personally already know and own many helmets with mips technology but it would be interesting!

[@skng]

@@Ydooo Excellent. Yeah they are great. I think it's be an interesting wee adventure. I'll put it on the to do list. Thanks again for getting involved.

[@opticalmixing23]

How much for a full outfit?😢

[@JoseTorres-rl3rz]

What brand are they clothes

[@skng]

There’s a mix in there from Scott Sports (light blue shell) to WearColour (Orange Jacket Black trousers) and some Odlo and Mons Royale base layers. All have held up well and lasted the test of time. Do you have any preferred brands?

[@wanderer5200]

How much would all of this cost?

[@skng]

Interesting question. I think these days with the second hand market you could pick up a whole set of ski gear that would get you having fun on the slopes fairly reasonably. Hmmm sounds like a challenge

[@wanderer5200]

@@skng It will be a challenge for me. I could afford low to mid hundreds for gear. But upper hundreds into thousands just isn't within my reach yet. Can I do it on this budget?

[@skng]

Where are you based? Are we talking pounds or USD or…?

[@wanderer5200]

@@skng I'm in the USA. So USD.

[@lalalalalunch9869]

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[@lalalalalunch9869]

WE GOT THE BEST LUNCH BUBS

[@AeneaSXI]

You aren't going skiing, you are preparing for the Zombie apocalypse! Can't blame you though, you never know where and when an outbreak might start! ; )

[@skng]

🤣🤣🤣 I figure the undead like the cold so I’d be extra prepared. How’s your apocalypse training going?

[@AeneaSXI]

@@skng Still working on that Vault. Working out some kinks with how I want to shape my Vault society, sustainability and such. Ya know, the usual stuff. ; )

[@pieroroccaysj]

So the question is after no posts for 7 years, who are you?

[@MatthewWells-p4d]

How much would all of this cost?