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Our knowledge collected for you: SNOW-HOW! blog

In our blog we inform you about interesting topics around winter sports, the appropriate ski equipment and new technologies. Whether you are a beginner or a powder professional, we have reports for every type of skier. Because only those who live skiing can always write something new about it.

Have fun while reading!

Your SNOW-HOW! Team

Völkl Racetiger: The classic among the race carvers

There are a few things that never change. For example: In summer it's warm, in winter it's cold. Or: "Made in Germany" stands for quality, innovative technology and classic craftsmanship. And: If you ask about the classic among the race carvers, in the most cases the answer is: Völkl Racetiger.

What is actually an allmountain ski?

You want to buy a new ski and are struggling through the jungle of information? Slalom carver, race carver or the all-mountain ski?
We explain in a nutshell whether the all-mountain ski is the right companion for you!
The ski manufacturer Head, has with the new Shape series pursued the goal of developing models that can do everything, but still bring a lightness with them, so that every skier has fun with them. To do this, Head has put complex technologies in the service of simplicity.

Leki Trigger 3D - Safety bindings for hands

Leki is one of the best-known manufacturers of ski and Nordic poles. Trigger technology in particular makes the lives of many skiers and Nordic skiers safer and more comfortable. Let`s have a look at this technology.
Ski boots from Nordica are at the forefront when it comes to combining comfort with sportiness. The Sportmachine and Speedmachine series already manage this combination almost perfectly. With the new HF series, the Italian manufacturer is now also launching boots on the market that are as comfortable as rear entry skis, but a lot sportier....
There's an incredible number of women's skis. But which is the right one for you? With our quiz you will know which Atomic Cloud is best choice for you!
A ski that is playful like a slalom carver and at the same time as grippy as a race carver: Does that even exist? Yes, it does! Nordica proves it with the new Dobermann Spitfire series.

Fischer The Curv: The perfect turn

Really sexy curves - attention!! nothing sexist, just related to the two planks that mean the world - provides Fischers The Curv series.
Are you one of those skiers who want to be the first on the slope every morning and can't stop carving one perfect turn after another into the snow until the last lift has closed? If so, you need the right ski for it.
The Head Supershape series, with its five models, is one of the most popular ski series. In this blog post you will learn about the special features of this ski series and, above all, what the "world's first electronic ski damping system" EMC means.

What is actually a slalom carver?

Are you looking for a ski and you don't exactly know which one is the right one for you? Here we show you the slalom carver!

Rossignol Vizion: slip into the boot, buckle up and ski!

From time to time, we are allowed to take a peek into the production facilities of manufacturers. Last October, we came across a ski boot that was still secret at the time and has become a major innovation in the ski boot sector this season.
The Atomic Hawx Prime Boa ski boots are the perfect choice for skiers seeking a powerful, comfortable, and precise boot. With innovative technologies like Prolite, Memory Fit, and the Boa Fit System, the Hawx Prime Boa ski boots offer top performance on descents while providing high walking comfort thanks to GripWalk.
What do you want from your ski? Should it always and everywhere do what you feel like doing at the moment? Should it guarantee you a sense of security and fun, regardless of the slope conditions? Do you want a ski that makes you feel like you're flying? Then try Völkl's Peregrine models and take off!
When the cold season arrives and the mountains are covered in snow, countless skiers and snowboarders are drawn to the slopes. While the thrill of winter sports is paramount, safety must not be neglected. One of the most remarkable innovations in the field of helmet safety is MIPS technology. In this blog post, we take a look at the history of MIPS and the benefits this technology offers.

Rossignol Arcade: Be Prepared for every Piste

The newest Allmountain Series Arcade from Rossignol is made for Skiers who are not specialist is Racing oder small Turns, problably more for those who want discover the whole Mountain and they want the perfect Equipment.

What is actually a sportcarver?

We start into our new blog series "What is actually...? You are looking for a ski and don't know exactly which one is the right one for you? Today we show you the sportcarver!
We had a look at the Atomic Redster series and introduce you now.

Ski highlights of the season

The 2024/25 ski season is on the way - and we're all looking forward to a winter with plenty of skiing, snow and winter sports. To make the rest of the time a little shorter, we've put together a little preview highlight of the coming season. Take a look and find out what's new this winter from Atomic, Head, Rossignol, Scott and co.

The good even improved : Alpina ski helmets

Who would have thought 20 years ago that you can hardly find skiers without helmets on the ski slopes any more? A step that is definitely going in the right direction and has probably already saved lives! The reasons for this are the proven increased protection against head injuries and the increasingly comfortable helmets. We had a look at what Alpina has done about its top model with visor, the Oro QV Mips.
Ski boots are an expensive investment that, with the right and not so time-consuming care, can be long-lasting. By regularly cleaning and maintaining them, you can extend the durability of your ski boots and avoid unpleasant odors and damage

GripWalk in detail: How do the new ski boot soles work?

Since last season you may see a logo with the strange name "GripWalk" on many ski boots and alpine bindings. But what is GripWalk? What are the advantages for the skier and what do you have to consider if you buy a ski boot or a binding with GripWalk on it? We will answer the most important questions

Head Kore: Freeride Ski stripped down to the core

What should the perfect freeride ski be like and how do you achieve that? By choosing exactly the ones you need from the available technologies and leaving out everything that is superfluous. At least that's Head's approach to the development of the new Head Kore series.

Experience the blast!

How to describe the feeling when you make your first turn on the slope, when you put the ski on the edge, the feeling of acceleration, of risk, the feeling of beating gravity and feeling the centrifugal forces in every fibre of your body??
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