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Martin, Glisshop ski expert and Arnaud, Glisshop snowboard expert, answer every question you may have regarding your ski, snowboard or touring gear. From choosing the right equipment to understanding how it works, our staff is going through everything, step by step, to make sure you know what you're buying.
Which ski do you need?
Understand the difference between a piste-, an all-mountain, a freestyle, a freeride or a touring ski and how they work.
What length for your skis?
Martin explains how to choose the right size for your piste skis or your all-mountain skis.
What length for freeride skis?
How to choose the right length for a 60%- or 80%-powder freeride ski?
What length for freestyle skis?
Make sure you pick the correct length for your freestyle all-mountain ski, your park ski or your jib-specific ski.
How to buckle up your ski boots?
Martin explains you how to put on your ski boots and tune them to ensure optimal comfort.
How to choose the right ski helmet?
Learn about the different constructions and the many features available and figure out which helmet is best suited for your needs.
Wondering how ski cambers and rockers work?
Then read our guide and understand how these two work and affect the behaviour of your gear.
Find out your boot size using MondoPoint standard and make sure you get the right size and a width that suits you from first try.
The sole of a ski boot:
If you want to increase the level of comfort from your boots, you'll have to give a closer look to their insoles. They provide warmth, hold and precision. Find out how to choose the right ones for your feet.
How to choose the right length for your ski poles?
Here is a quick guide to help you pick the right ski poles and the right size for them!
How to choose the right length for your kids skis?
Make sure your child has skis that match his skills, style and needs. This makes progression easier!
What length for a touring ski?
Discover the different ways of touring and the respective lengths for your skis.
How to choose climbing skins?
Martin is telling you everything about the different touring skins available on the market.
What is the best touring binding?
Understand how to choose your touring ski bindings and find the one suited for you and your skills.
How to do a proper trimming of your touring skins?
Follow the tips of our knowledgeable staff and learn how to trim your skins and make sure they fit your skis perfectly.
How to choose your snowboard?
Find out which snowboard best suits your needs and skills.
What camber for snowboarding?
Understand how cambers work and how they affect your board's performance.
What is the best splitboard?
Splitboarding is getting more and more popular. Find out everything you need to know about the gear needed for practicing.
How to pick the shape of a snowboard?
Read this guide and understand how shapes can compliment your style and skills.
How to put on and tune your snowboard boots?
Understand how to put on your snowboard boots and how to tighten them and get the right fit.
Need to renew your binders?
Have a read and understand how board bindings work. Flexibility, ratchets, dampening, learn everything and figure out what you need!
How to wax your skis?
Learn the proper technique for waxing your skis and get a professional result.
The right tips before putting away your skis for summer.
Find out how to prepare and store your skis during summer.
