Ski Mittens vs Ski Gloves?

Ski Mittens were always the choice for warmth - put on some thermal inners for the really nippy days and your fingers were sorted.  But technology has moved on and the gloves are coming up for a photo finish.  Although you do pay for what you get - but you won't rue spending those extra pennies for the protection and warmth from the superior fabrics available today.  Things to consider when buying your ski gloves:

• Fabric: look for Gore Tex ® , Thermolite®,  Primaloft®,  Hyperloft™
• Dryness: from the outside in - but also the inside out - sweaty fingers soon cause dampness inside gloves.
• Length: you don't want a gap between your cuff and glove starting (with kids really beware of this!)...  Look for long easily tightened gauntlets to keep the snow out.
• Mittens - O'Neill have a couple of designs with a 'forefinger' or finger zip opening which are ideal for adjusting clothing, getting the camera out etc without taking your mitts off. (Look at the Entrance or Unicorn Mittens)

Now at Sports-Outlet - up to 50% off quality gloves and mittens (use discount code GLOVES10 until 4th March 2012 to get another 10% off!) - a great range of products that won't let you down:

Best Selling Ski Jackets

We're often asked what is our best selling jacket.  Well the winner this season is the .....drum roll please.... the Scott Preston Jacket - the development of fabrics over the last few years, has seen superb advancement in technical advancement with waterproofing, breathability and warmth now guaranteed.  The Gore-Tex performance shell fabric of the Preston certainly gives it the edge, along with great design and bold colours making the Preston Jacket such a popular choice.

RRP £320  SPORTS-OUTLET PRICE JUST £225

Best Prices Online

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Ski goggles lenses...what's what

SCOTT - the number one goggle producer in the world - have some keen advice regarding the suitability of different lenses:

• The popularity this year has grown for light sensitive lenses which adjust automatically to all weather conditions.  Also known as photochromic. These are great on days when the conditions are changing, cutting glare and enhancing definition.  Within seconds the lens will turn darker if the sunlight grows stronger and vice versa.
• Silver Chrome Lens: Suited for sunny or medium light days
• Amplifier Lens: Great all round lens for low light or sunny conditions.  
• Natural Light 32 Black Chrome Lens: Again good for switching across conditions from sunny morning to cloudy afternoon, with a glare cutting chrome coating.  These give you great clarity and contrast

Sports-Outlet has a range of over 50 goggles to suit all ages, tastes and requirements...take a peek here at our goggle collection...

Ski Backpack Advice

With the current changing conditions on the mountain - one minute blue sky, the next heavy snowfall, you need to take more with you to ensure that you can last the day on the mountain.  However many of the ski jackets on the market at the moment are more fitted and lack in pockets and suitable storage space for that extra layer, goggles, hat, food, etc!  And if you've got children with you then even more added extras are needed!

Time for a well thought out ski backpack.  So what should you consider?

• Waterproof: both the material and the zips
• Lightweight
• Comfortable: look for padded back panels and pre-curved hip belts
• Pockets: depending on your preference for lots of compartments or one main one
• Ease of access: when you have ski gloves on you don't want to be fiddling for long - strong easy zipper pulls
• Ski carry straps
• Helmet attachment buckle
• Adapters to mount your water bottle

You can get as technical as you like - for those of you hitting the back country added features such as avalanche equipment pockets, ice pick holders, the list goes on!

But the investment will be one that you'll thank yourself for.

Have a browse of our range here:

AMAZING BARGAINS ON QUALITY SKI JACKETS

ALL 2011 MENS AND WOMENS SKI JACKETS ARE NOW 50% OFF!

FEATURED PRODUCTS: We've got a couple of women's jackets that we can't believe haven't been snapped up as they are fabulous top of the range GORE-TEX® jackets at 50% off! Totally breathable. Completely waterproof. Strategically using different GORE-TEX fabrics at specific locations to maximise comfort. Definitely jackets with a WOW factor!

Women's Scott Cascadia soft shell jacket in black or cerise RRP £400 NOW £200; 

Women's Scott Crusade Jacket: black or sun RRP £315 NOW £157.50. 

Christmas Present Ideas for Skiers!

Dig out your loved ones ski gear and a quick hunt through will soon unearth some inspiration for a great Christmas present idea!  Technology has advanced so much in recent years there is no reason for cold fingers or steamed up goggle lenses...!  


Ski Gloves: warm, cosy and dry:

Ski Goggles: advanced lens technology to adapt to changing light conditions

Skiing Rucksacks: lightweight and functional - designed specifically for a day on the slopes.

For more ideas visit www.sports-outlet.co.uk

50% OFF ALL 2011 MENS JACKETS

Featured Product:

All of our 2011 men's jackets have now been reduced by an enormous 50% off RRP!  This includes the best selling Scott Goretex Stencil Jacket which retailed at £315 - now available at just £157.50.  This top of the range fabric ensures completely warmth and dryness throughout your day.  Available in red, yellow, blue and black.