Alpine equipment

Ski boots

A good heel seat and adequate mobility of the ankle are absolutely essential. A well padded shaft and sufficient freedom of movement around the toes increase the feeling of comfort. A softly padded tongue, particularly in the case of women’s models, helps to prevent shin pains. An anatomical insole supports the foot in the case of tiredness (can help to prevent aching and burning pain and stop your feet going to sleep). Make sure you walk around in your boots for at least 20 minutes before buying them!

Ski bindings

Modern ski bindings offer very good protection against injury and can release themselves in almost any direction. But even the best binding will only work properly if it has been correctly mounted and adjusted. Correct individual adjustments based on body height, weight, skill, age, boot sole length and ski boot rubbing can only be ensured by the sports shop retailer (SPORT HAUSER KAIBLING). After the necessary annual inspection you will receive the “test seal for approved ski bindings”.

Skis

Carving skis have a more pronounced sidecut which makes it easier to ride the skis on the edge. Once you’ve mastered this technique you’ll be delighted by how easy it is to steer. This new development also has lots of benefits for hobby skiers: greater stability on the curves and easier turns enhance the ease of skiing at low and medium speeds, making it much more fun. The basic requirement, however, is that you have the right skis..

Servicing for skis, bindings and boots

You should wax your SKIS at regular intervals and grind the leading edges to keep them at their best. Store them in dry rooms and ensure they are fully covered when you transport them on the roof of your car. Have your sports shop retailer (SPORT HAUSER KAIBLING) inspect your BINDINGS once a year and get the new test seal for approved ski bindings. You should always store your BOOTS with fastenings closed, occasionally taking them out to dry the insides of each boot.

Sportswear

Modern sportswear has to be functional in order to protect the body from the effects of the weather. It should help to regulate the balance of heat (offering protection from the wind, water, and with breathability).Wearing several layers of clothes is better than wearing just one thick layer! Just to be on the safe side you should also take along a helmet or a skiing balaclava (or a hood, cap or headband) even in good weather. In the long term, “catching a cold in good weather” can lead to lasting damage.

Ski helmets

We care a great deal about your safety so you’ll find outstanding ski helmet experts at the valley terminal. The staff at Sport Hauser Kaibling know exactly whether or not your helmet fits you as it should. Incidentally, that’s where you’ll also find the biggest selection in Styria and Ski amadé with a choice of 2,000 helmets from over 10 manufacturers.

Enjoy the combination of good design and comfort. Upon request we can produce airbrush your helmet or apply motifs Swarovski Crystals.

Visit the sports shop just inside our valley terminal

What criteria should a good helmet have to fulfil?
First and foremost it ought to be robust so it can cushion any blows to the head. Moreover, the helmet should be a good fit. If you don’t feel comfortable wearing one or if you notice that it’s too tight or feels too loose, you can leave it at home. But that means leaving your protection at home, too. So whenever you buy a helmet you should always try on a number of different models so that you can find one with the perfect fit for you.
Each helmet has a ventilation system to prevent your head from feeling overheated.

The helmet is secured with the chin strap. When buying a helmet you should firmly close this strap and wear the helmet for several minutes. Move your head quickly back and forth. The helmet should feel tight and not rub the chin. Wearing a ski helmet can reduce head injuries by 85% after a fall or collision. That’s reason enough to cut out any further “topless” skiing or snowboarding in future.

See well – recognize hazards
Some 30% of skiers or snowboarders go out on the slopes literally in a blur! But having good eyesight is important in order to prevent collisions and so accidents. So you should always wear your glasses or contact lenses under your ski goggles. Only use goggles with a 100% UV filter (look for the CE mark). Adjust the goggles to the light conditions: if your goggles are too dark your visibility may be impaired in extremely overcast weather or at dusk. Our recommendation is that you wear yellow-tinted ski goggles in the event of poor visibility where there are few contrasts (e.g. in the case of fog or diffused light). Avoid using blue-tinted goggles in these conditions.

Sun protection
Strong solar radiation in the mountains (the amount of ultraviolet light increases with altitude) and the reflective power of snow are two important reasons why you need special protection when you go skiing. Ultraviolet light does not contain any thermal radiation so you shouldn’t allow yourself to be lulled into a false sense of security by clouds or fog. In fact, fog actually boosts the reflection effect! Only use sun screen which offers high-factor protection.