Are you dressed wrong for skiing? 5 things to check

Hello, this is Noriko!

In this issue, we would like to introduce a small mistake that we see at ski resorts and that is common among beginners.

Read this and your ski life will be more comfortable!
Here are some safety topics you should know about.

Ski boots worn the other way around.

A common case for toddlers and younger children is that the left and right sides of their ski boots are opposite.

Most ski boots have the buckles (the metal fittings that close the ski boots) on the outside, but there are cases where they are inadvertently put on the opposite side.

There is no difference between left and right ski board bindings (the metal fittings that hold the ski boots to the skis), so you can still wear skis with the opposite side.

To distinguish ski boots, when looking down on the shoe from above, the buckle is on the right outer side for the right foot, and on the left outer side for the left foot.

Please be careful not to make a mistake♪

I wear thick socks.

There are many ski socks on the market. Among them are various new types, such as Smartwool.

If the socks are too thick, they will be too tight, so thin types for skiing are recommended.

Cotton socks are also a no-no, as they sweat and then get cold again.

Socks with seams are also very painful when they hit the inside of the shoe, so socks without seams are recommended.

He's skating with a scarf.

It's cold on the ski slopes in winter, right? However, scarves are not recommended!
Skiing often involves riding in and out of lifts, traveling on gondolas, and other vehicles.
When skiing with a muffler wrapped around the ski, it will loosen. The loose part may get caught in the lift,
Unexpected accidents can also occur, such as being stepped on by another skier.
Choose a neck warmer or something else that does not have anything sticking out of the neck.

I'm not wearing anything under my ski pants.

If you wear ski pants directly, the temperature difference when you go indoors will cause you to sweat and swell, and if you go outside without drying off, you will get quite cold. We recommend wearing below-the-knee pants. Even if you wear ski socks, they will not double up and will not get in the way of your boots.

Ski pants innerwear is the right thing to wear out: 🙆‍♀️

A mistake seen among beginners is to put the inner part of the ski pants inside the ski boots. This is to prevent snow from getting inside the boots and is called a snow guard,Putting it over the outside of your ski boots is the right thing to do!

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What do you think? It's just a little thing, but if you utilize it correctly, it will surely make your skiing more comfortable!

Please refer to them when you start skiing.