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By admin, February 27, 2008 12:36 am

Downhill skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the country. Each year, nearly seven million Americans ski. This dwarfs by a factor of three other winter sports like skiing and ice hockey. Only the growing popularity in the sport of snowboarding comes close with a little more than six million snowboarding in the country.

Skiing is a giant in the whole exercise. It is excellent for strengthening the thigh muscles, including the thigh, and part lower calf. A season of skiing will strengthen the shoulders and back and help cut your stomach. Skiing is also excellent aerobically. The Experts estimate that an adult ski with moderate effort, it will burn between 300 and 500 calories per hour.

But addition to its benefits of exercise, Alpine skiing is an exciting sport. Nothing can compare to it. Olympic caliber skiers can Top 80 mph. But for a novice, even skiing at 5 miles per hour is an emotion.

What are the basics of dressing for skiing? There are six essentials that every beginner should start with:

Rated UV goggles or sunglasses – No, these are not just style, despite the stylish sunglasses are always fresh. You need sunglasses or goggles with a rating of good protection UV. UV light can cause real damage to the eyes sunblindness ranging from simple to major cataract problems. The highest rated sunglasses are UV 100% UV protection and most are relatively inexpensive.

Hat – You can lose up to 80% of their body heat through your head. Most heat, as we know now, beyond through the head. A good ski hat will keep you warm, even in the coldest of temperatures. Some of the nicest hats even have hearing protection.

Sunscreen – Skiing is a fun sport and you can easily spend an entire day on the slopes and in the sun without realizing account. Sun protection has the same purpose on a ski slope as it does on a beach. On a bright sunny day especially, you can get a sunburn in only 20 minutes. A good sunscreen protects you from UV radiation from the sun and sunburn.

Gloves or mittens – to keep hands warm. If you want the best, you can pay more than $ 100 for a good pair of ski gloves. You'll want gloves that breathe well, are flexible, with some evidence of water, and that hot. Mittens are generally warmer than gloves, but gloves are smarter and will do well in most cases. Choose what you feel most comfortable with.

Jacket and pants – to keep warm and protect from hypothermia. The main feature that you want in a ski jacket and pants, is that they are waterproof. This usually means you want ones with a good polytetrafluoro-ethylene or PTFE membrane. PTFE is often laminated to nylon and polyester materials giving them excellent water protection but still allows them to breathe. Of course, you will want jackets and pants that are warm and elegant too.

These are the minimalist clothing basics that every skier should have in order to have the best experience possible in the mountains.

Aaron Jochum is a freelance writer who writes articles relating to skiing, ski equipment and skiing tips and resources. Visit his site at http://www.skiwhat.com

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