Gear & Equipment

The Warren Smith Ski Academy is on a UK tour with its off-snow ski technique training sessions. It gives tests, stretches, advice and PlanetSKI has been along to sample and see what it offers.

They may not offer as much protection as you think, though a new survey argues they are well worth wearing.

A prototype bobble hat has been developed that could offer as much protection as a ski helmet. PlanetSKI has been given exclusive access to see and test the product.

The Backland UL will be on the market next season and you can test it for free next month in Scotland. Other skis from the 2016/17 Atomic range will also be available.

A prototype bobble hat has been developed that could offers as much protection as a ski helmet. PlanetSKI has been given exclusive access to see and test the product. NEW

Meteo France has launched a new App that warns of avalanches. Like all such devices it has its uses and its limitations. NEW

The company has unveiled the Thule Flow that it claims is the best ski roof box on the market. NEW

A company in the USA has been granted permission fly in two resorts and it hopes to expand the service.

With the help of Ellis Brigham we take a closer look at how they work and the key styles to help you choose.

The budget store has launched its ski range. Last month PlanetSKI had a sneak preview of what is on offer.

The budget store has launched its ski range. Last month PlanetSKI had a sneak preview of what is on offer.

Earlier we reported on the range of cheap skiwear being offered by the discount store Aldi. Now we look at the other end of the scale with Ellis Brigham.

Earlier we reported on the range of cheap skiwear being offered by the discount store Aldi. Now we look at the other end of the scale with Ellis Brigham.

There is some snow in the Alps & the Pyrenees with more resorts opening last weekend. PlanetSKI now declares the season of 2015/16 underway.

There is some snow in the Alps & the Pyrenees with more resorts opening last weekend. PlanetSKI now declares the season of 2015/16 underway.

It all kicked off last weekend as 100s of models are available to test in three indoor centres in the UK. Next weekend it is in Milton Keynes. UPDATED

The discount supermarket Aldi is about to launch its skiwear for the coming season, with the promise of kitting out a family of four for less than £175. PlanetSKI has had a sneak preview of the range.

The discount supermarket Aldi is about to launch its skiwear for the coming season, with the promise of kitting out a family of four for less than £175. PlanetSKI has had a sneak preview of the range.

It all kicked off last weekend as 100s of models are available to test in three indoor centres in the UK. Next weekend it is in Milton Keynes. UPDATED

The North American Ski Areas Association has advised a ban until a more detailed policy can be worked out. The organisation represents 330 ski areas.

The North American Ski Areas Association has advised a ban until a more detailed policy can be worked out. The organisation represents 330 ski areas.

This time they come from a Canadian coroner at an inquest into the death of a snowboarder. What is your view? The accident happened on Grouse Mountain in 2013. A…
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This time they come from a Canadian coroner at an inquest into the death of a snowboarder. What is your view? The accident happened on Grouse Mountain in 2013. A…
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Ellis Brigham is offering a range of new kit for next winter. If you like your snowsports gear then read on…

Some tout them as the next big thing and others claim they might even make other sports cameras obsolete. But what are the rules about the use of drones in ski resorts?

Some tout them as the next big thing and others claim they might even make other sports cameras obsolete. But what are the rules about the use of drones in ski resorts?

New research indicates a diabetes monitor or insulin pump can alter the signal of an avalanche transceiver. People are advised to keep the devices as far apart as possible.

New research indicates a diabetes monitor or insulin pump can alter the signal of an avalanche transceiver. People are advised to keep the devices as far apart as possible.

Ortovox is recalling all of its US S1+ avalanche beacons amid safety concerns. It was servicing one unit when it found a safety flaw.

Ortovox is recalling all of its US S1+ avalanche beacons amid safety concerns. It was servicing one unit when it found a safety flaw.

The end of season ski sales are upon us. Ellis Brigham is slashing the prices of some of its skis and clothing by up to 40%.

New research done in America indicates the wide underfoot ski may cause extra pressure on the knees and ankles.

The manufacturer has recalled some products after a fault has been detected. It comes in the middle of the season with significant danger in the snowpack in the Alps.

The latest figures come from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention and show a steady rise in recent years.

We are spoilt for choice with all manner of shapes, sizes and designs. Everything from long fat powder skis to short stiff slalom skis. Ellis-Brigham has been out testing them.

The cut-price store has just filled up its shelves with ski clothing. It claims it can kit out a skier for a fraction of the price of elsewhere. We sent our fashion correspondent along as the doors opened.

If you make multiple trips to the Tarentaise area of the French Alps a new service allows you to store your skis. They are then taken to the next resort you visit.

Ellis-Brigham will be at Tamworth indoor snow centre next week with hundreds of pairs to test for free. This is your chance to see what is new for 2014/15.

The latest version of the Ski Explorer app is out with a range of new features. It is a pocket tool to help skiers and their friends get the most of the mountain.

The Black Diamond JetForce is the first avalanche airbag to inflate without the use of canisters. There is currently only one model in the UK and we have been taking a first look.