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What to wear on Slope?

What to wear on slope?

The weather can change from day to day in the mountains. One day it could be Heavy snow, the next could be blistering sunshine. Here is a quick guide to what to wear on the slopes. Most of the items listed here are essential when going skiing. The items should ideally be brought before you go, making sure that the items fit correctly and feel comfortable. There’s nothing worse to going skiing and finding out that you have missed something or the item does not fit properly.

Base Layer – Often referred to as the Thermal Layer. This layer helps keep you warm, as well as keeping your skin dry. These can come in many various styles covering torso and legs.

Helmet – This is a must have for any children wishing to ski. Its also highly advisable for Adults to wear one too, and compulsory in most resorts in  the ski park. They can normally be hired on slope.
Frostywear t-shirt

T-shirt – Depending on the weather this could also be your base layer i.e. on a sunny hot day, where wearing thermals is probably not needed.

Jumper – Ideal, for trapping the heat and keeping the freezing wind from your body. Great for après ski.

 frostywear jumper

Ski Pants – Salopettes, ski trousers, ski pants whatever you call them, are an essential item. They give a waterproof and wind proof layer to your legs. They come in many styles. You’ll be pleased you brought a pair!

Ski Jacket – This gives you waterproofing, and wind proofing. There are lots to choose from. Make sure you get one, with plenty of pockets and some even have a fleece lining which can be removed.

Frostywear Beanie

Hat – A nice hat for cold snowy days. Most of your heat is lost through your head. Make sure you get one!

Gloves – A nice pair of ski gloves are a must. There is nothing worse than dragging your knuckles though the snow after a full! Make sure they fit your hands perfectly - too tight and your hands will get sweaty, to loose and your hands will be cold. A pair of thin thermal gloves will also be useful for après ski.

Ski Socks – Essential. Some proper ski socks are a must. Do not buy Ski tubes, as these have a tendency to crunch up, causing blisters!

 

Scarf – Keeps your neck warm and heat escaping from your jacket. It also keeps the wind away from the lower part of your face.

Sunglasses – Most of the suns light is reflected back by the snow, and in your face. Anybody who has skied on a bright sunny day knows how blinding the sun can be. These are a must.

Goggles – For the times on slope when the suns not out. They can come in many varieties and range in price. A must buy!

Suncream – A must for the slopes even when the sun is not out. Put it on each morning and reapply in the afternoon. You are much closer to the sun in the mountains than you are at sea level. Wearing sun cream is essential.

 
Ski BootCam

Ski BootCam

Ever fancied getting some great shots from the point of view of your Ski boot? while you pull off your next big trick, go back country skiing, or simply laze about on-piste. Well Ed, Explains a simple way of being able to do such a thing

You may have seen some videos on this site, that show the point of view from my ski boot, well, here is the secret to how we done it. BootCam Is pretty simple and only takes 10-15minutes to setup and get going – Provided you have all the equipment.

Disclaimer: It can be extremely dangerous attaching camera equipment to yourself while you participate in extreme sports such as skiing. Extreme care should be taken to prevent you from injury if the unthinkable were to happen. You take on all risk, as your own. We cannot be responsible for any injury that might occur.

You will need:

·         A Ski Boot

·         A Small Security type video camera, with a battery –Available from http://www.maplins.co.uk/

·         Some gaffer tape

·         Cable ties

·         FrostyGear, Cam1 (Goldstar Personal Mini Video Camera System) – Available from http://www.frostygear.co.uk/. Or a Video camera with AV input.

·         An extra pair of hands

The security camera needs to be water proof. The security camera I used is only slightly water resistant, after about 30mins of use while skiing, the picture seems to break up. So it might be worth hunting around for a fully waterproof mini security camera.

Security Camera 

The first part is to feed the security camera down one of your legs, inside your ski pants/ trousers. Make sure that the lead is long enough and slack, so that when your knees are fully bent, the wire is free to move and does not feel tight. The wire needs to be long enough to go from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head.

Feed Cable Clip Closeup 

Now you need to slip your ski boot on. Feed the security camera wires through the Velcro strap, and some of the clips, making sure that when the clips are fastened they do not damage the video cable. Position the camera at the tip of the boot, or near the clip at the tip of the boot. Make sure that there are no loose wires around the boot – Use cable ties to securely fasten the camera and the cable to the boot. Make sure that the boot can be unclipped and released at anytime.

 DVR and cables DVR

At this point it might be worth hooking up the camera to the FrostyGear CAM1 DVR, or video camera, to make sure the camera is pointing in the right direction. When you are happy the camera is in the right direction, you can then secure it with Gaffer Tape. Make sure though that the gaffer tape does not impede access to the ski boot clips, or binding when attached to your ski. You may need somebody else to help tape the camera to the boot – It’s easiest if you use small strips of tape.

connections

If not done so already connect the PP9 battery to the security camera and the Yellow, and white lead to the DVR cable. Turn on the DVR and make sure everything is working. You are now set. It’s best to place the DVR in the Inside pocket of your jacket, make sure that there is enough slack on the cable, and it can move freely around your leg and body.

Bootcam Bootcam 

It don't look that pretty, but it does the job! 

Now you’re ready to film your next big trick, from the POV (Point Of View) of your boot! Awesome, Just make sure you hit record...