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Goggles
Are goggles a must for a new skier, someone who will be taking beginner
lessons and only skiing the beginner slopes? Also, does anyone have specific comments on selecting appropriate socks? Thanks. |
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"Susan G" wrote in message ... Are goggles a must for a new skier, someone who will be taking beginner lessons and only skiing the beginner slopes? Also, does anyone have specific comments on selecting appropriate socks? Thanks. Goggles would be nice but not necessary but sunglasses is highly suggested if no goggles. As far as socks go, do not wear cotton! Do not wear cotton as a base layer for that matter and if possible do not wear cotton at all. Cotton holds moister which in turns will get cold or freeze when this happens you get cold and very uncomfortable. To buy socks go to any ski shop and buy what you can afford. Get thin socks as they will perform much better and actually give you better comfort in your boots. JQ Dancing on the edge |
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Hi Susan, Ask your friends who ski (and upgrade equipment) a lot for their
old goggles. I almost always have an extra pair in my bag. Sporty sun glasses will get you by, but goggles are for anyone who doesn't want to tear up from wind or snow in your eyes and the UV protection is important. UV rays reflect off of snow and it can be bright, hard to see and damaging to your eyes. Really good (sometimes pricey) goggles can help you in low light conditions too. Some like yellow lenses for low light conditions. I like Amber all-purpose goggles. Try them on. Every face shape is different. Take them outside of the store and look at the snowbanks. You can get a decent new pair for $20ish. As for sox, don't go too thick, your boots should fit snugly with one pair of reasonably thin ski socks. Buy a "wicking" knee length pair that takes moisture away from your feet which will keep you warmer. On really cold ski days, change your sox at lunch, your feet will be warmer. You don't want lumps and bumps in your boots. Buy decent thin ski sox at a sports shop and you can wear them all winter under jeans or high boots on cold days. Have fun! "Susan G" wrote in message ... Are goggles a must for a new skier, someone who will be taking beginner lessons and only skiing the beginner slopes? Also, does anyone have specific comments on selecting appropriate socks? Thanks. |
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Yep,
I think so. If sunny day you need wrap around sun glasses. If snowy or very windy you will really want the goggles. Don't worry about cost just get a cheap pair and have them in your pack or fanny pack. You know the one with chapstick, sunscreen, breathmint, and wallet. I swap between sun glasses and goggles often. Sincerely Keith PS I train at VirtualSnow Great for new skiers... www.VirtualSnowLA.com "Susan G" wrote in message ... Are goggles a must for a new skier, someone who will be taking beginner lessons and only skiing the beginner slopes? Also, does anyone have specific comments on selecting appropriate socks? Thanks. |
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