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There are few things that can ruin a day on the mountain faster than cold or wet hands. Once the cold sets in, simple tasks such as adjusting boot straps, collecting your ski poles, or even checking the time on your phone can become a painful chore. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions out there, and we want to address these common slopeside mistakes first and foremost. Avoiding these (often expensive) errors can help you better enjoy the powder:
High Price ≠ Warm Hands While Skiing
There are dozens of companies offering gloves and base layers with everything from heating elements to bluetooth connectivity, ranging from $150 to well over $300. Even large brands can often dubious value, and are not guaranteed to outperform their less recognizable counterparts.
Waterproof ≠ Warm
When many shoppers see “waterproof” or “Gore-Tex” among the features listed on their gloves, they mistakenly assume warmth and quality. However, waterproofing does not provide warmth, simply a barrier to moisture and melting snow.
The ski pole is perhaps the most overlooked piece of equipment in a skier’s arsenal. For most of us, they’re only top of mind when there is an issue, such as loose or broke grips, or the strap has become detached. Sometimes, especially if you’ve been gifted a pair, you also want to adjust the height by shaving off a few inches (special equipment is needed for this step.)
In these cases, you don’t need to throw away a perfectly good pole -- you just need to how to get them back up and running in working order. Manufacturers typically take measures to keep the grips affixed, but these can quickly be overcome. The first thin
g you want to look for is a small screw at either the top of bottom of the grip. Once this has been removed, below are three different ways you can replace your loose or broken ski pole grips: