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Ski tour – how to master kick turns

Kick turns are an inseparable part of ski touring. They describe an almost 180° change of direction, which is used whenever it gets steeper than 30°. If you do not …

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Ski touring – correct hiking techniques

Ski touring correct hiking techniques Walking while ski touring or ski mountaineering should be a rhythmic, calm, flowing and ergonomic sequence of movements. It should become an automated movement, so …

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Ski touring gear guide – essential ski touring equipment

Ski touring gear guide essential ski touring equipment There is a special fascination with ski touring, as it combines freeskiing with a unique mountain experience that gets you away from …

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Touring skis – light all-rounders

Touring skis light all-rounders Touring skis are usually especially built light to save energy during the ascent. This generally also has an influence on the ski’s performance. However, our Rise …

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Crampons – how they help in icy conditions

harscheisen Helfer bei eisigen Bedingungen Harscheisen gehören zur sicherheitsrelevanten Ausrüstung und werden bei Skitouren im Aufstieg bei sehr harten oder eisigen Schneeverhältnissen benötigt. Ähnlich wie Steigeisen besitzen Harscheisen Zacken, die

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Ski touring boots – properties and features

Ski touring boots properties and features The main characteristics of an alpine ski boot also applys to touring ski boots. These include the stiff outer shell, closure systems, an adjustable …

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Ski touring – how climbing skins work

Ski touring how climbing skins work Climbing skins prevent slipping back during the ascent. They consist of a synthetic carrier material, which carries extremely short shorn hair fibers on one …

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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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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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