How To Look Like A Skiing Top Gun Like many seniors dependent on glasses and contact lens-phobic, I’ve always searched for a way to keep my specs from fogging up while skiing. I overheat easily and goggles steam up so none of the usual tricks (rubbing dry soap on the lenses, etc.) help for long. I tried different goggles with a[Read More…]
An ingenious invention extends your ability to ski well on not-so-great knees On the high side of usefulness for seniors, we find CADS, a remarkable body weight suspension system for skiers and riders that reportedly helps relieve knee pressure by acting as a spring between your butt and your knees. Instead of gravity relentlessly pressing down—using your knees as a fulcrum—CADS[Read More…]
Age has its rewards. And you may have noticed the occasional downside. For the senior skier, a few equipment decisions – some of them surprisingly simple and inexpensive, can improve your overall experience. Here are ten. We’d welcome additional suggestions from you. Lightweight, folding chair — The civilized way to get boots on and off. Avoid camping chairs that place[Read More…]
