The odds and ends
Preparation for your ski trip starts with
the right  accessories. We carry
the best in goggles, car racks and poles enabling you to find
everything in one stop. Start the ski season off with high-quality
accessories made to maximize your satisfaction with unbeatable
durability.
Racks
Leaving home for your next ski retreat starts
with loading that ski gear. Having the right rack system will keep
you from enduring unwanted frustration caused by a faulty rack.
Finding the right rack is dependent on whether you want to carry
skis or snowboards, the amount of equipment you plan to carry and
the kind of car you drive. No matter what your requirements are,
you're bound to be pleased with a rack from Barrecrafters, a reputable
and highly recommended brand of car racks.
Barrecrafters
Barrecrafter is an American company known
to take particular interest in the needs of its skiers and snowboarders.
Utilizing the latest technology, Barrecrafter regularly modifies
its designs to meet the ever-changing requirements of new cars and
sports equipment. If you're looking for a rack to fit your car,
Barrecrafter will have you covered for the 2007\2008 ski season.
Click
here to go to their Web site.
Poles
One of the most neglected parts of skiing equipment
is the poles. Ski poles are important to your skiing performance.
Balance, rhythm and turning ability are possible only with a pair
of poles in your hands. Skiing down the mountain without poles measured
to fit your needs can be dangerous.
Scott
Scott is the World's #1 maker of high performance
ski poles, and this should come as no surprise because they invented
the modern ski pole. For this reason you'll find the highest quality
materials jam-packed into a high-tech pole. If they're good enough
for the pro's, shouldn't you be using them? Click
here to go to their Web site.
Helmets
Your head is the most important part of your
body, and in some instances the most vulnerable as well. Unfortunately,
most slope shredders do not take the process of buying protective
head gear as seriously as they should. And contrary to popular belief,
having just any old helmet is not adequate. These days, thanks to
many of the top brands, skiers and snowboarders can choose from
a wide variety of affordable, practical and protective helmets that
actually look cool as well. Use your head — protect it!
Leedom
Rhymes with freedom and allows just that,
freedom to enjoy the slopes without the unwanted distractions of
wind, cold, and precipitation. Leedom helmets are state of the art
with two patented features which makes them extremely comfortable
and safe. The patented active airflow system allows you to adjust
the amount of airflow which is let into the helmet. This way, not
too much heat is let out and not too much heat is kept in. Just
like baby bear, you'll feel just right. Additionally, a patented
Energy Absorbing Ribbed liner maximizes your protection in high
and low impact situations. As the official supplier of the National
Ski Patrol, it's benefits have been highly endorsed by the experts.
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here to go to their Web site.
Red
Riders seeking to push the performance envelope
with lightweight, technical, non-interfering protection need to
look no further than Red helmets. With an Expanded Polypropylene
Liner and improved acoustics, snowboarders will relish the freedom
they experience with these helmets. Click
here to go to their Web site.
Goggles
When you're flying down the mountain, your
eyes need protection from the wind, snow, and sun. Finding the right
pair of goggles starts at the Snowbird where they carry a large
selection of the best goggles ever made.
Scott
When you're skiing or snowboarding, you're
bound to work up a steamy sweat. This becomes a problem as all of
the moisture and heat cause a humid and foggy condition on the inside
of your goggles. Scott has eliminated this problem with its state
of the art air-flow system which vents this humidity through exhaust
ports. Not only are the goggles highly functional, they are stylish
as well. One model of goggles even comes with a choice of 3 different
holograms printed on the entire surface of the goggle lens--such
as bullet holes, skulls, or barbwire. Certainly not your typical
pair of goggles. Click
here to go to their Web site.
Arnette
Makers of high-quality snow goggles made with
flexible PVC frames to resist breakage in the most extreme conditions.
The lenses are a polycarbonate crafted creation made with a special
anti-scratch finish and are interchangeable. As if these features
were not great enough, Arnette has not overlooked the necessity
of an anti-fog system to keep the humidity from blocking your vision.
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here to go to their Web site.
Smith
Very high-tech goggles with one model even
featuring a micro-electronic fan for a constant air-flow. This is
great if you plan on spending an extensive amount of time on the
slopes. Other Smith models have airflow vents to achieve this end
and all come with a self adjusting Split V nose for extra comfort.
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here to go to their Web site.
Gordini
Godini goggles come in a large variety of styles
and lens options and all include a complete technological package.
The filtered intake and exhaust vents on all of the goggles clear
moisture away, and the teardrop design is made for better all around
vision. With their ultra flexible double lenses, even the most extreme
skier or snowboarder can enjoy their view without fear of breakage.
Due to all of these features, it is no wonder that these goggles
are endorsed by Olympic Skier Diann Roffe-Steinrotter.
Sunglasses
When you're just hanging out in the sun and don't
really need all of the bulky protection offered by goggles, that's
when you pull out your favorite pair of sunglasses. Snowbird is
happy to offer you a large selection of all of the latest styles
of the hottest brands of sunglasses.
Arnette
Sleek, youthful, and modern, these designs are
constructed of a flexible nylon frame to resist breakage and a durable
polycarbonate lens. They are made to ride along every inch of the
way for all of the rough and tumble activities you choose to endure.
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here to go to their Web site.
Smith
Loaded with technology, Smith Sunglasses are
essential, high performance equipment for any ski enthusiast. All
Smith sunglasses come with rugged and resilient stainless steel
frames which resist rusting and breakage. Some models feature hydrophilic
Megol nosepads for extra grippage. The Slider series offers patented
interchangeable lens technology with a variety of replacement lenses
to choose from, including rose, green polarized, and brown polarized.
The lenses are shatter and scratch proof, and the wrap frames on
certain models add extra protection from water, wind, and snow.
With all of these options, any skier is sure to find the perfect
pair of sunglasses to fit any needs.
Oakley
Oakley sunglasses are the definitive glasses
for clarity and protection. Their quality craftsmanship might possibly
explain their enormous popularity you can't go anywhere without
seeing someone sporting a pair. This might be the reason, but more
than likely it's their edgy and dynamic styles that generate such
youthful appeal. Function and style is a combination that has been
working remarkably for Oakley, and it's this recipe that will have
them looking far off into the future. Click
here to go to their Web site.
Without the right accessories, you might as well not
even spend money on skis or boots because you won't be able to enjoy
the experience unless you are comfortable. The right accessories
equate with longer time spent on the slopes, enhanced ski performance,
and protection of your equipment.
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