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Ski touring skins – tips for maintenance

Ski touring skins tips for maintenance Touring skins get wet or damp, so they must be hung up at room temperature and dried after each use. Ideally, a film is …

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Touring skins – how to remove them in strong winds

Touring skins how to remove them in strong winds To stow away the climbing skins safely at the summit even in strong winds, it is recommended to pay attention to …

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Touring ski poles – best without straps!

Studies on the reduction of avalanche hazards also point to pole straps. Studies have shown that the touring pole with a basket functions like an anchor and people with hands …

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Touring ski poles – 2 piece version vs. 3 piece model

Touring ski poles 2 piece version vs. 3 piece model 2-piece ski touring poles are more stable because they have fewer individual parts. The connecting points or clamping systems are …

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Touring poles – what makes them special

Touring poles what makes them special High quality ski touring poles share many characteristics of good alpine poles. These include an ergonomic grip, an adjustable strap that ideally triggers in …

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Ski touring boots – the right setting for the ascent and descent

Ski touring boots the right setting for the ascent and descent To make sure the ski tour does not become a torture, the ski touring boot must fit as well …

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Ski touring boots – weight is not everything

Ski touring boots weight is not everything The weight of alpine touring boots plays a significant role, as every gram more makes the ascent more strenuous. Touring ski boots are …

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Ski touring boots – perfectly customized

Ski touring boots perfectly customized In general, ski touring boots can be adjusted in several dimensions: Adjustment of the liner (quickly and easily by heating, which has an enormous effect) …

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Which touring boots fit which touring binding?

TÜV certifications ensure that ski boots and bindings are compatible with each other. Alpine boots according to ISO 5355 (please note that there is Type A = adults and Type …

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Ski touring boots – how to find the right boot

Ski touring is becoming more and more multifaceted, therefore the range of touring ski boots is constantly growing. Roughly speaking, one can distinguish three target groups: Ski touring competitors and …

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