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Crampons – how they help in icy conditions

harscheisen Helfer bei eisigen Bedingungen Harscheisen gehören zur sicherheitsrelevanten Ausrüstung und werden bei Skitouren im Aufstieg bei sehr harten oder eisigen Schneeverhältnissen benötigt. Ähnlich wie Steigeisen besitzen Harscheisen Zacken, die

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Ski touring skins – what to do with sticky snow?

Ski touring skins what to do with sticky snow? Moisture causes snow to stick to the base of the climbing skin. It is therefore essential to avoid “wetting” the skin …

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Touring skins – how to remove them in strong winds

Touring skins how to remove them in strong winds To stow away the climbing skins safely at the summit even in strong winds, it is recommended to pay attention to …

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Touring ski poles – best without straps!

Studies on the reduction of avalanche hazards also point to pole straps. Studies have shown that the touring pole with a basket functions like an anchor and people with hands …

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Touring ski poles – 2 piece version vs. 3 piece model

Touring ski poles 2 piece version vs. 3 piece model 2-piece ski touring poles are more stable because they have fewer individual parts. The connecting points or clamping systems are …

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Ski touring boots – weight is not everything

Ski touring boots weight is not everything The weight of alpine touring boots plays a significant role, as every gram more makes the ascent more strenuous. Touring ski boots are …

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Ski touring boots – perfectly customized

Ski touring boots perfectly customized In general, ski touring boots can be adjusted in several dimensions: Adjustment of the liner (quickly and easily by heating, which has an enormous effect) …

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Which touring boots fit which touring binding?

TÜV certifications ensure that ski boots and bindings are compatible with each other. Alpine boots according to ISO 5355 (please note that there is Type A = adults and Type …

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Ski touring boots – how to find the right boot

Ski touring is becoming more and more multifaceted, therefore the range of touring ski boots is constantly growing. Roughly speaking, one can distinguish three target groups: Ski touring competitors and …

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Blister-free touring – tips!

Blisters on the feet are a tiresome topic, but with a few tricks they are easy to outwit. This includes that the liner should be thermoformable and adapted to the …

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