Slope veterans and beginners alike can benefit from the latest skiing gadgets. You don’t have to replace your whole wardrobe, skis and snowboard; instead, just make a few additions and maximise your comfort on the mountainside. This guide focuses on the latest gadgets for keeping warm and on cutting-edge wearables that you should be on the lookout for in the coming ski season.
Keeping Warm
Your first priority on the mountain is always keeping warm. If you are having an excessively cold time, likelihood is that you are not having a fun time. With these ski gadgets, keep your hands and face warm, and your focus resolute.
- Smart Phone-friendly Gloves – Using your smart phone while skiing can be a nightmare. But with smart phone gloves, you don’t have to choose between taking pictures and keeping your hands warm. Brands such as REDESS have designed cosy, waterproof gloves with touchscreen pads for easy use of gadgets.
- Zippo Handwarmer – Often voted number 1 on lists of most essential ski gear, this handwarmer is a must-have for an affordable price. Unlike disposable handwarmers, Zippos stay warm at a regular temperature for a whole 12 hours.
- Cold Weather Face Mask – Face masks are very important for keeping your nose and mouth from freezing over on the slopes. Look for masks such as the Serius Innovation mask, which has multiple layers of soft, skin-friendly material that extends all the way to the back of your neck.
- Smartphone Scarf – There are plenty of pockets in ski clothes, but these can often be large and loose, leading to phones and keys swinging about uncomfortably. A smartphone scarf enables wearers to keep phones and keys safely round their neck and away from action areas.
Wearables
Wearables are on the rise and are set to be the fastest selling tech in coming years. These three gadgets are sure to make you feel like James Bond on the slopes.
- Wireless Helmet Audio Chips – These wireless chips connect to most Bluetooth devices and can be placed easily in ski helmets. Listening to your favourite tracks while skiing is a euphoric experience that everyone should try.
- Garmin Smartwatch – Full of technology that tracks your every move, the Garmin smartwatch is attractive to skiers and snowboarders looking to analyse their performance in detail. The watch has a robust design and can withstand almost anything.
- GoPro Hero – You cannot go wrong with GoPro, and this class of action camera is no different. Taking the high-quality recording that users have come to expect from the brand, the Hero mounts nicely onto most ski helmets and is unfazed by coverings of snow.
Get Covered
Gadget travel insurance is the most reliable way to make sure that all of your gadgets are protected on holiday. With lots of outfit changes and shifting weather, it is easy for phones and tech to get lost or damaged on a ski holiday. That’s one of the reasons why wearables are so attractive! Invest in some gadget travel insurance before you set off and you will be able to focus on the snow when you arrive.
Martin Wynn
