Five Skiing Gadgets You Need To Know About This Season

As Winter approaches, the skiing season has finally come round again. Here are five essential skiing gadgets that will prove invaluable on the slopes.

Pro-Tec Audio Force, , Combine rhythm, safety and style with Pro-Tec’s Audio Force, that fuses headphones with a great helmet. It’s compatible with most MP3 players and extremely comfortable, enabling you to glide down the mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo listening to Dvorak or Dizzy Rascal.

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Bushnell BackTrack, , The BackTrack is pretty essential if you’re planning to ski in a quieter resort, or going off the beaten track. The GPS receiver can be programmed to remember three separate locations, ensuring that you never get lost on the slopes after dark.

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Ortovox S1 Transceiver , , Nobody wants to hear the word ‘avalanche’ when they’re enjoying winter sports in the Swiss Alps, although unfortunately, accidents can happen. The Ortovox S1 Transceiver sends out a signal to searchers, enabling them to find you under the snow. It is also a inclinometer, thermometer and compass – great for off-piste skiers and the uber-safe.

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Motorola T5 PMR Radio , , Leave the iPhone in the chalet and take walkie-talkies instead. They’re much more convenient and will save you a fortune in data-roaming costs. The Motorola T5 PMR Radio has a range of 6km and has a battery life of 20 hours.

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Suunto Ambit3 Peak, , Smart-watches are all the rage at the moment with some better received than others, one you probably won’t have heard of – but should know about is the Suunto Ambit3 Peak. The watch has a GPS tracker, thermometer, heart-monitor and speedometer not to mention a host of other gadgets. It’s an all-round sports watch that’s perfect for skiers and is a must have for this season on the slopes.

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