19th October 2017
SKI JACKETS: PLANETSKI PUTS THE BEST TO THE TEST
The right ski jacket is almost as essential as the right skis – here are Six of the Best
19th October 2017
The right ski jacket is almost as essential as the right skis – here are Six of the Best
19th October 2017
A good base layer is essential if you’re to stay warm, dry and comfortable on the slopes – here are Six of the Best.
19th October 2017
Good strides are essential when you’re on the slopes – here are Six of the Best
6th October 2017
Loveland’s powder-hound sports a pair of ski goggles. He is not the only dog to wear them! PlanetSKI investigates. NEW
5th October 2017
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
27th August 2017
A defect has been discovered in some Procline boots, which may lead to injury. Around 4,400 pairs of boots are being recalled.
24th August 2017
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.
15th June 2017
The craze has taken off in the mountains allowing cyclists of limited fitness the chance to enjoy the hills. So what exactly is e-biking?
1st May 2017
Next season will see a new range of skis on the market and PlanetSKI will be posting a comprehensive review of them in the Autumn in conjunction with our great friends over at Ellis Brigham.
24th April 2017
We’re in Ischgl with the team from Ellis Brigham testing skis for next season. It’s a hard job but someone has to do it. UPDATED
8th March 2017
Leaving her all time favourites at home, Sarah Vizard enjoys travelling light and uses ski hire for the first time in years.
18th February 2017
Ski manufacturer Rossignol and electronics company PIQ introduce the first smart-ski displaying real-time analytics. NEW
9th January 2017
A Lithuanian software company has launched a new app, SKADI, that creates a personalised itinerary of a ski resort tailored to different levels of skier and snowboarder. NEW
5th January 2017
What do you do when you simply can’t find a pair of boots that fit? Ski boots – the ultimate pain. PlanetSKI reporter Katie Bamber sought help from Profeet in West London.
19th December 2016
The vast majority of people now wear a helmet. But how much protection do they offer? Should they be compulsory? Do insurance policies insist upon them?
12th December 2016
The rental shop, Intersport, let PlanetSKI pick some new season models to play on in the French Alps. And you can do the same this winter.
6th December 2016
We take Aldi’s low-cost ski gear to the Alps to be tested. But how does it go down in the glamorous resort of Val d’Isère where people are more likely to be in Arcteryx than Aldi?
1st December 2016
Bring your own skis on holiday without carting them to and fro. bagSOLO does the leg work to bring your equipment to resort before you arrive. NEW
28th November 2016
For many it is a no-brainer when it comes to skis. Rent. And you even get the chance to become a ski tester as you have the option to change them as many times as you like with Intersport. PlanetSKI reports.
23rd November 2016
Discount supermarket chain Aldi has launched its winter 2016/17 range of ‘super ski essentials’, and for bargain prices.
8th November 2016
For the first time in years ski and snowboard gear is cheaper in the UK than in Europe, with savings of up to 25 per cent. No wonder we’re being urged to buy before we go.
26th October 2016
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.
4th September 2016
They may not offer as much protection as you think, though a new survey argues they are well worth wearing.
1st April 2016
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.
31st March 2016
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.
30th March 2016
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
6th March 2016
Meteo France has launched a new App that warns of avalanches. Like all such devices it has its uses and its limitations. NEW
7th February 2016
The company has unveiled the Thule Flow that it claims is the best ski roof box on the market. NEW
22nd January 2016
A company in the USA has been granted permission fly in two resorts and it hopes to expand the service.
20th December 2015
With the help of Ellis Brigham we take a closer look at how they work and the key styles to help you choose.
5th December 2015
It is a dilemma many parents of young skiers face: when and where? Boots do not come cheap and feet grow, but the advantages are obvious.
1st December 2015
The budget store has launched its ski range. Last month PlanetSKI had a sneak preview of what is on offer.
1st December 2015
The budget store has launched its ski range. Last month PlanetSKI had a sneak preview of what is on offer.
24th November 2015
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.
24th November 2015
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.
22nd November 2015
There is some snow in the Alps & the Pyrenees with more resorts opening last weekend. PlanetSKI now declares the season of 2015/16 underway.
22nd November 2015
There is some snow in the Alps & the Pyrenees with more resorts opening last weekend. PlanetSKI now declares the season of 2015/16 underway.
12th November 2015
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
12th November 2015
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.
12th November 2015
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.
12th November 2015
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
11th October 2015
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.
11th October 2015
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.
10th October 2015
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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10th October 2015
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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8th September 2015
Ellis Brigham is offering a range of new kit for next winter. If you like your snowsports gear then read on…
8th September 2015
Ellis Brigham is offering a range of new kit for next winter. If you like your snowsports gear then read on…
11th June 2015
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?
11th June 2015
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?
18th April 2015
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.
18th April 2015
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.
4th April 2015
Ortovox is recalling all of its US S1+ avalanche beacons amid safety concerns. It was servicing one unit when it found a safety flaw.
4th April 2015
Ortovox is recalling all of its US S1+ avalanche beacons amid safety concerns. It was servicing one unit when it found a safety flaw.
13th March 2015
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%.
5th March 2015
The season is over and skis and snowboards are being put away in cellars, attaic and garages. Perhaps the time to do a bit of self-servicing.
16th February 2015
New research done in America indicates the wide underfoot ski may cause extra pressure on the knees and ankles.
29th January 2015
Atomic, Dare 2b and Scott Sports take home the honours in the Slide Awards 2015. It celebrates what is hot for next winter.
13th January 2015
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.
30th December 2014
The latest figures come from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention and show a steady rise in recent years.
16th December 2014
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.