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What kind of layers do you need when you go snowboarding or skiing?

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“Layering” is the key to staying warm and dry on the mountain. But what is layering exactly, and which layers do you need when you go snowboarding or skiing? O’Neill tells you all you need to know to stay comfortable when you are skiing or snowboarding.

Everything you need to know about Gore-Tex

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When it comes to keeping you warm and dry, Gore-Tex is one of the best materials out there. In fact, it is so good that it is “Guaranteed to keep you dry”! That is why we use Gore-Tex across our pinnacle performance snow styles. But what is Gore-Tex exactly, how does it work, and how was it invented? Keep reading on to find out.

What is splitboarding and how does it work?

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Over the last few years, splitboarding has really taken off as a way to explore the backcountry. But what is splitboarding exactly, how does it work, and what do you need to try this adventurous form of snowboarding for yourself? Keep reading to find out!

Water columns and breathability in ski jackets and pants explained

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When you are looking for a ski jacket or ski pants, you frequently come across terms like “water column” and “breathability rating”, in combination with numbers like 5.000 or 10.000. What do these terms and numbers mean, and what do they tell you about the performance of your ski jacket and pants? Read it now!

Backcountry skiing: Everything you need to know!

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Backcountry skiing is a style of skiing that is all about riding in natural terrain. Backcountry skiers head away from the groomed pistes, into the backcountry. Therefore, it is also known as off-piste skiing or freeriding. Backcountry skiing should not be mistaken with cross country skiing, which is practised on flat or hilly terrain. Riding in unprepared, unpatrolled areas is more challenging and exciting than regular alpine skiing, but more risky as well. In this blog, we tell you all you need to know about backcountry skiing, and how to prepare for it!

What kind of layers do you need when you go snowboarding or skiing?

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“Layering” is the key to staying warm and dry on the mountain. But what is layering exactly, and which layers do you need when you go snowboarding or skiing? O’Neill tells you all you need to know to stay comfortable when you are skiing or snowboarding.

How to learn snowboarding: tips & tricks for beginners

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Snowboarding is super fun, but learning how to snowboard can be hard, or even intimidating. When you are up on the mountain and have just strapped in for the first time, you might wonder how you are ever going to get down safely. But don’t worry! Just remember that everyone started out as a beginner, and keep the following snowboard tips for beginners in mind!

What types, styles and techniques of snowboarding are there?

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Snowboarding is so much more than simply sliding down a mountain sideways. There are many different snowboarding types and styles, that all come with their own moves, characteristics, and equipment: from freestyle to freeride, and from jibbing to boardercross. In this blog article, we’ll tell you all about some of the best-known snowboarding styles. Read on and find your favorite style!

What skiing types, styles and techniques are there?

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Skiing involves much more than sliding down a snowy mountain on two wooden slats. In fact, there are numerous different types and styles: from downhill to backcountry and freestyle, and from recreational to competitive skiing. In this article, we’ll discuss some well and lesser known skiing styles. Read our ski type guide and find out what type of skier you want to be!