Gear & Equipment

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?

It’s a hand held bioelectronic device, the size of a smartphone, designed to aid with pain reduction, pain control, inflammation and recovery after an injury and post-exercise. Read Alf’s review.

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?

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

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

We’ve been eyeing up the vast collection of goggles & sunglasses for the winter. We select our two favourites.

Our friends over at Maison Sport have a few tips if want to avoid your skis getting pinched.

The right jacket is almost as essential as the right skis. We select one of our favourite jacket & pants combo.

The eco-ski wax is the first environmentally-friendly ski wax according to the company that makes it, MountainFLOW.

The retailer will be showcasing its backcountry gear in the Tamworth Snowdome next month. Fancy going?

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.

PlanetSKI looks at why every keen skier should own their own boots. We head to the specialists, Profeet.

Alf Alderson is a Les Arcs ‘Ambassador’. Here’s what’s going down at the Ambassador’s Residence this week.

Try snowskates instead – skates that glide on snow. BTW it’s not April 1st.

We’re rolling out some Top Fives in gear, starting with the most exciting piece of kit: skis.

The new FLŌA technical base layer is designed for backcountry skiers & snowboarders. Its kickstarter campaign ends in a week.

It’s what you wear close to your skin that’s important. Here are Six of the best base layers, tested by our reviewer.

The right ski jacket is almost as essential as the right skis – here are Six of the Best.

You gotta have the right pants for a comfortable day on the slopes – here are six of the best.

Choose a helmet with ABS features, or one with built in speakers, or a photochromatic visor.

You gotta be able to see where you’re going to get the most from your skiing (and be safe) – here are six of the best goggle options.

Keeping your mitts warm on the slopes with hi tech insulation. Check out our selection of the six best gloves on the market.

PlanetSKI selects the best baselayers, gloves, googles, helmets, jackets and ski pants. Which ones come out on top?

The new FLÅŒA technical base layer is designed for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. NEW

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.

125 resorts are covered in the upgraded Ski Explorer app so you can plan your route, research mountain must-sees and look forward to lunch.

Ellis Brigham releases the top skis for Winter 17/18 under 8 categories: Men’s, women’s, piste, carve, all mountain, freestyle, freeride.

Decathlon expands; the affordable sports equipment & clothing retailer is embracing snowsports. More shops & more gear.

PlanetSKI selects the best baselayers, gloves, googles, helmets, jackets and ski pants. Which ones come out on top?

Keep your noggin safe and sound with one of our Six of the Best lids…

There’s nothing worse than cold fingers when you’re skiing – avoid that becoming an issue with a good pair of gloves. Here are Six of the Best…

You gotta be able to see where you’re going come sun, snow or sleet – here are Six of the Best ways of doing so…

The right ski jacket is almost as essential as the right skis – here are Six of the Best

A good base layer is essential if you’re to stay warm, dry and comfortable on the slopes – here are Six of the Best.

Good strides are essential when you’re on the slopes – here are Six of the Best

Loveland’s powder-hound sports a pair of ski goggles. He is not the only dog to wear them! PlanetSKI investigates. NEW

Secret to the slopes: Ski guide app Skadi helps to navigate the mountain, work out ‘journey time’, check lift line length and it’s for free! NEW

A defect has been discovered in some Procline boots, which may lead to injury. Around 4,400 pairs of boots are being recalled.

Too worn out, too painful. I could be talking about my ageing body but, no, it’s my ski boots and they’ve got to go.