Guides
Seventy years of knowing what we're talking about, written down. Plain, specific, and useful whether or not you buy from us.
- Skiing4 min read
Ski boot sizing and what mondopoint actually means
Mondopoint is the length of your foot in centimetres. It is not a UK shoe size, and the difference matters.
Read - Fishing4 min read
Sizing a Skee-Tex thermal boot
The sizes shown are what the boots actually fit, not what's moulded into the sole. Here is how to get it right first time.
Read - Skiing5 min read
Choosing your first pair of skis
Buying is cheaper than hiring after about four weeks on snow. Here is what to buy, and what not to.
Read - Skiing5 min read
When to service your skis
Worn edges do not hold on hard snow and a dry base is slow and easy to damage. How to tell what yours need.
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