So many choices. Making a decision on the kinds of ski equipment and accessories that fit your skill level and snow sports desires isn't easy. That's why OnTheSnow. com presents Gear Essentials, a guide through the maze.
Allen Smith, our equipment editor, knows what he's writing about. He is a long-time ski instructor at Vail, Colo., and knows what skiers go through trying to match up equipment. Allen spends long hours on the mountain every winter day and has plenty of tips that can make your experience more comfortable and fun.
Allen is independent, paid by OnTheSnow.com, not those companies whose products he writes about. This is info you can trust. He tackles a different segment of the equipment world every column, so check them all out.
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