Gear & Equipment

In the first of a sporadic series of gear reviews over the winter our gear editor Alf Alderson checks out a few skiing essentials. NEW

The reason for the recall is that the on/off switch may fall off the Tracker4 transceiver due to a problem with the plastic.

The Snowsports Industries of Great Britain, SIGB, has announced the event next season will take place earlier than usual from January 23rd to 28th. It sees the latest kit unveiled.

Our Gear & Equipment Editor has been testing the latest collection of ski jackets. Check out his selection for January 2022.

It may be a little awkward to get to the Alps at the moment, but we can still think of ski gear even if we can’t all get to the slopes. Take a peek at our winter gear review from Alf Alderson.

Any keen skier should own their own boots. Many prefer to hire skis rather than own them, but your own boots are a definite requirement in our opinion at PlanetSKI. But when is it time to change them and where to go?

It’s being hailed as a game-changer: the world’s first folding high-performance all-mountain ski. We have a look at what the manufacturers say about the Elan Voyager and another innovation, an avalanche transceiver that talks to you. 

In our occasional feature on new gear this season we take a look at the Jolner jacket from the Swedish brand Klättermusen. They’ve been around since 1975 so know what they’re doing when it comes to making durable, stylish outdoor gear.

We all use sat navs in our cars as second nature. But would you want an automated voice giving you instructions on the slopes? Snonav thinks the answer is ‘Yes’.

Bored at home under lockdown? Now might be a good time to ensure your ski or snowboard kit is in tip top condition ready for next winter.

We have all had them, but have you ever had a messy weekend on your face while skiing or snowboarding?

We’ve been putting them through their paces on the steeps of Argentière. They’re now competing with the big boys at a fraction of the price.

We’ve been looking at sunnies. While a tad expensive these mountaineering sunglasses offer excellent eye protection and can be easily adapted for summer use.

There is no surer sign that ski touring is becoming mainstream. Decathlon is selling its own brand & we’ve been testing them out. Are they any good & why walk uphill in the first place?

Look no further than Decathlon and its own brand of Wedze. Good gear with affordable prices to match.

More and more of us are renting skis rather than buying them. There has been a sharp growth in the rental sector. Why?

That’s the disturbing finding from a new 8-year long study in the USA. PlanetSKI reports on the protection helmets offer.

It’s the Awards Season at the moment with many taking place. PlanetSKI has decided to hand out its own alternative & occasional awards.

Winter’s just about done so here’s another chance to read our advice to ensure your kit is in tip-top condition come next winter.

What to do with all your gear now the season is over? Read on for advice on how to ensure it’s in tip-top shape come next winter.

It’s not just value ski gear that Decathlon is developing; it has skis & touring equipment for next season & we’ve been seeing what they’re like.

The outdoor sports retailer has opened a new shop in Kensington this week. ‘So, what?’ you may well ask.