Ski touring set

Ski touring packages on Ekosport

The leisure ski touring activity requires different equipment than alpine skiing, a lot more adapted for this discipline: a ski touring package. In order to practice this activity in an optimal way you should go for a ski touring package with bindings. Increase the pleasure of skiing by choosing the right equipment in the first place.

Which ski touring package with bindings to choose?

To practice ski touring safely, equipping yourself with a ski touring package that includes the bindings is a practical solution. Each ski will be drilled and equipped with a binding that is going to be installed securely so that the front of the ski touring boot can snap into it. It's essential that the boot holds in place! Each type of binding is specific for different types of use. There are a few types of touring ski bindings as each skier might want to practice this discipline in a different way (there are three styles).

A skier who wants to, above all, feel safe on his skis should opt for a particular binding type. However, this binding will not allow him to practice freeride skiing or ski touring at a professional level.

Those who wish to do freeride skiing will have to choose bindings that will provide them with a maximal level of security because once on the snow they will need excellent foot support. This type of ski allows faster ascents. As for the descents, the freeride skier can really enjoy it, and experience lots of thrills.

Finally, ski touring can be practiced as a competition. The skier should choose light bindings. Here, you cannot have equipment that is too heavy or bulky. It is very important to choose a ski touring package which ideally corresponds to the type of ski touring that you want to practice, as much for the ascent, as for the descent.

What ski touring equipment to choose?

The ski touring practice requires specific gear for this discipline– this concerns the skis, of course, but also the bindings, the ski poles and the boots.

Ski touring equipment

Ski touring equipment generally consists of a ski touring package - with or without bindings (bare skis) and ski touring boots, different from the boots for alpine skiing. Ski poles specific to this type of skis should be added. Here, the sticks can be telescopic or single-strand. Unlike the single strand, not adjustable, the telescopic model allows you to adapt the size of the poles to the size of the skier. Clothes and gloves are also of great importance, to be well protected (waterproofness) and to stay warm. A skier can choose from a vast variety of jackets, fleeces and others, all perfectly suited for skiing.

Ski touring accessories

Complete equipment will also include a ski helmet, to protect the head in case of a fall. This helmet will be different from an alpine ski helmet. It fits the head well and usually has ear muffs and very solid straps, which hold the helmet in place. Generally, the insulation quality of ski pants is defined by the MVTR index. The higher the number, the better the moisture will be wicked away. A point to be aware of when buying ski pants. Finally, choosing goggles or sunglasses will be essential, to protect the eyes from the solar glare on the snow.