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Which touring ski suits me best?
touring ski This question depends first of all on your preferred way of ski touring. In general, the more important a fast and easy ascent is for you, the lighter
Tips for beginners
Tips for beginners
You want to go on a ski tour? Good choice! Here you will find the most important information on how to start as quickly and safely as possible.
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Basic knowledge about ski touring equipment
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Protection on tour – the helmet
Sicher auf Tour der Helm Wearing a ski helmet on prepared slopes is now self-evident. On ski tours more and more people also choose to wear head protection. But the
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Safety first – this equipment is mandatory!
A: On-piste ski touring Meanwhile, many ski resorts offer advertised on-piste ski tours. If the ascent takes place on the secured piste area, the avalanche emergency equipment (see ski tours
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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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Pin binding vs. frame binding – the differences
Frame bindings are considered a classic among ski touring bindings. They are similar to alpine bindings and have the usual toe and heel parts, which you step in as usual.
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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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Touring skis – characteristics and technical features
Touring skis characteristics and technical features Compared to alpine skis, touring skis are designed to weigh significantly less. After all, the foot pushes the ski uphill for most of the
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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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Is it possible to go ski touring with ski boots?
Nothing is impossible, assuming that the alpine ski boot fits the touring binding (this only works with so-called frame bindings). However, the minimal shaft mobility quickly causes blisters and pressure
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Can touring skis also be used on the slopes?
touring ski Absolutely! In the last few years a lot has happened and our touring skis work very well on the slopes. Although you should adjust your speed in icy