The PlanetSKI Xmas Ski Gift Guide

2nd December 2024

Caught for a gift to purchase or maybe you need to obtain one thing you truly need? Look no additional… NEW

For those who need a couple of concepts so as to add to their Xmas record or are in search of a gift for a skier good friend or member of the family then look no additional.

Luxurious presents and stocking fillers alike.

We have now already posted about some last-minute Xmas vacation presents and a few festive experiences available out within the mountains:

Xmas in Verbier – Picture © PlanetSKI

Now it’s current time……

Okay, it’s not very authentic however how a couple of pair of socks for a stocking filler – ski socks.

Smartwool Ski Socks:

Smartwool’s are among the many greatest: designed for the slopes and crafted with Smartwool’s signature Merino wool.

These choices present choices tailor-made to each skier’s wants.

The Zero Cushion Ski Socks provide a glossy, comfortable match that pairs completely with close-fitting ski boots.

Constructed with sturdiness in thoughts, these light-weight socks incorporate Shred Defend™ to minimise toe put on.

Smartwool Zero Cushion ski socks – Picture © Smartwool

And for skiers who’re after plush heat, the Full Cushion Ski Socks present a thicker, cushioned possibility designed to raise consolation with out sacrificing efficiency.

Made to maintain toes heat but breathable, this high-cushion model is the right mix of cozy and useful for each run.

Smartwool Full Cushion ski socks – Picture © Smartwool

Lastly, for these needing further calf room, the Focused Cushion Additional Stretch model presents a cushty match with further stretch for wider calves, extending as much as a 21″ circumference with out compromising assist.

Smartwool Focused Cushion Ski Socks – Picture © Smartwool

Tog24 Base Layers for Males:

Now staying with very important ski equipment, how about base layers for the person in your life?

The selection is gigantic, however these from Tog24 which are top quality and provide good worth:

Tog24 Base Layers for Males – Picture © PlanetSKI

Snowdon Males’s Thermal Base Layer Leggings – Khaki Camo £28 (decreased from £40.00)

Snowdon Males’s Thermal Base Layer Leggings – Khaki Camo 24 £28 (decreased from £40.00) – Picture © Tog24

Out there on-line at Tog24

Supersoft handfeel & very stretchyQuick wicking & Odour eliminatigTemperature regulatingStretch waistband with logoAnti chafe seams

And for the higher physique:

Snowdon males’s thermal base layer crew neck – khaki camo print £28 (decreased from £40.00)

Snowdon men's thermal base layer crew neck - khaki camo print Image c/o Tog24

Snowdon males’s thermal base layer crew neck – khaki camo print £28 (decreased from £40.00) – Picture © Tog24

Supersoft handfeel & very stretchyQuick wicking & Odour eliminatigTemperature regulatingThumbholes to cuffsAnti chafe seamsPrinted emblem to chest

Out there on-line at Tog 24

Gloves are one other very important accent for the slopes and once more there are tons of to selected from.

Tog 24 Ski Gloves for Girls:

Once more if you need top quality and good worth Tog 24 provide these for ladies.

Journey Ski Gloves – Light Pink £42 (decreased from £60.00)

Girls’s Journey Ski Gloves – Light Pink – £42 (decreased from £60.00) Picture © PlanetSKI

Waterproof (5K), Breathable (5K) ski glovesWater repellent coating (DWR)Insulated filling constituted of recycled plastic bottlesNon-slip palm fabricElasticated cuffs with velcro adjuster tabSmall plastic aspect bucklesSupersoft brushed liningElasticated inside wrist strapTOG24 print on prime aspect of the glove

Out there on-line at Tog24

Skullcandy’s Icon ANC headphones:

Skullcandy’s Icon ANC headphones – Picture © Skullcandy

Almost 20 years after the unique made a splash within the boardsports group, the newest model is designed to raise the listening expertise for at this time’s energetic way of life.

Excellent for the ski slopes

The Icon ANC headphones characteristic energetic noise cancellation, sweat- and water-resistance, and a powerful 60 hours of battery life.

This new mannequin seamlessly blends model and efficiency, setting a brand new customary for on-ear headphones—particularly with options like energetic noise cancellation that many rivals lack.

And staying with sounds…

MARSHALL WILLEN II PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER £99.99 www.marshall.com

Marshall Willen II Transportable Bluetooth Speaker £99.99 – picture © Marshall

If you wish to take a conveyable bluetooth speaker to the slopes then look no additional – whether or not to hearken to quietly your self in your room or host an apres ski occasion.

It gives a finely balanced sound at any quantity and you’ll fluctuate the sound setting on the related app.

You don’t want to fret about taking it was you as you go snowboarding or snowboarding.

The Willen II has an IP67 mud and waterproof score which implies you’ll be able to submerge it in 1-metre of water for as much as half-hour, so a little bit of snow, wind or sleet are of no concern.

You recover from 17-hours of battery life on a full cost (which takes 2.5 hours; 20 minutes cost offers 5.5 hours of playtime).

It comes with a fastening strap so you should use it just about wherever (it has a Bluetooth vary of as much as 100-metres).

There’s a built-in microphone in an effort to take cellphone calls fully hands-free.

Xmas is coming. Picture © PlanetSKI

Ski touring is likely one of the quickest rising actions out on the slopes.

PlanetSKI is somewhat eager.

Ski touring for the primary time. Picture © PlanetSKI

Specialist package is required, however typically individuals neglect ski touring poles.

How about these ones?

Komperdell Collapsible Ski Touring Poles:

Komperdell Collapsible Ski Touring Poles – Picture © PlanetSKI

The Austrian producer, Komperdell, has launched a brand new self-deploying Carbon FXP4 Expedition Vario poles for winter ‘24.

These poles are 30% lighter with high-strength Aluminium (with Rocksleeve 16mm) on the decrease part & a Carbon Composite higher part guaranteeing power and robustness in even probably the most troublesome terrain.

These all-season poles are designed for Ski-Touring or Splitboarding fans within the winter and Climbing & Path Operating in the summertime – with an enormous deal with practicality as they pack all the way down to 43cm and weigh simply 248g.

The corporate additionally presents a no questions requested, speedy and free 3 years restore service for all its touring & trekking poles.

Sure, these new poles from Komperdell are expensive at £179.45, however not like common ski poles they’re designed for year-round use for all the things from snowboarding and ski touring to mountaineering and path operating.

See right here for extra:www.komperdell.com

Komperdell Collapsible Ski Touring Poles – Picture © PlanetSKI

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Ski Beanie

Arc’teryx Beanie Picture © PlanetSKI

That is one from Arc’teryx.

There are a lot of tons of on the market within the outlets and on-line.

It’s a simple stocking filler.

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Listed here are some speedy fireplace ones:

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We have now two of our winter gear opinions from our gear and tools editor, Alf Aderson, already posted on PlanetSKI:

There are a lot of gadgets in there you might need to have a look at for concepts.

Listed here are our choose selections for Xmas:

LIFESYSTEMS DUAL-PALM HANDWARMERS £34.99 www.lifesystems.co.uk

Lifesystems Twin-Palm Handwarmers £34.99 – picture © Lifesystems

Should you get chilly fingers – which might make a distress of your day’s snowboarding – these nifty little handwarmers from Lifesystems may very well be a game-changer.

What’s extra, in addition they have an influence financial institution characteristic, so your cellphone or transceiver could be recharged on the go ought to it require it.

The handwarmers have a break up magnetic design which lets you heat each fingers with out having to have them subsequent to one another.

This additionally makes them simpler to stow in a pocket or backpack.

There are three warmth settings that are indicated by a LED show, so you’ll be able to modify the hand heaters to the perfect temperature for you and the situations you’re in.

They heat up inside a couple of seconds on the contact of a button to ship warmth for as much as nine-hours and they are often recharged from both the mains or by way of the equipped USB cable.

VERDICT: A neat and easy resolution to chilly fingers – the thought stocking filler this Christmas!

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HELLY HANSEN ULLR THREE-FINGER GLOVES £120 www.hellyhansen.com

Helly Hansen ULLR Three-Finger Gloves £120 – Picture © Helly Hansen

Three-finger gloves make a pleasant compromise between mitts and common gloves.

They supply a mixture of the heat of mitts with the dexterity of gloves, and the Ullr isn’t any exception.

They characteristic Helly Tech Skilled materials to dam wind and moisture, together with Velcro adjustable cuffs with an under-the-cuff match, and a comfortable, heat brushed fleece lining.

The palm is product of leather-based for sturdiness while the thumb encompasses a delicate goggle/nostril wipe.

You additionally get elasticated wrist loops to make sure you don’t lose them.

VERDICT: Heat, comfortable gloves with all of the important options, however fairly expensive.

MAMMUT NIRVANA 28 DAY PACK £140 www.mammut.com

The Nirvana 28 is a really sturdy daypack made primarily from recycled supplies, which can simply carry all the things you want for a day of ski touring or freeriding.

Entry to each the principle compartment and the avy gear compartment is fast and simple due to a 270° zip on every.

There’s additionally a full rear zipper permitting entry to the principle compartment which lets you simply get to stuff on the backside of it when wanted.

As well as, there’s a hydration sleeve in the principle compartment, while the avalanche tools compartment has a devoted inside sleeve that makes the pack appropriate with a Mammut Again Protector.

You additionally get a good-sized zippered outer pocket with a delicate lining for goggles and different bits and items.

The shoulder straps and harness present a cushty, safe carry and are simply adjustable, and as for carrying {hardware}, each skis and splitboards could be connected diagonally or A-frame model and there are attachments for ice axes/strolling poles.

The sturdy outer cloth ensures that sharp ski edges and ice axes don’t do any harm, and there’s additionally an built-in helmet service on the underside of the pack for these sizzling and sweaty ascents.

VERDICT: A tricky, well-designed pack particularly constructed for backcountry days out.

VALLON HAZLEWOOD SUNGLASSES £98 www.vallon.com

I knew as quickly as I placed on the Vallon Hazlewood sunnies that they had been going to be my go-to shades this winter.

They’re super-comfy, product of high quality supplies and so they look nice too.

The Hazlewood’s rounded aviator form is a basic retro design, while the mixture of Cat 3 mirror lenses and a gently curved body presents 100% UV safety.

They arrive with a helpful faux-leather laborious case which gives a sure degree of safety once they’re in your pack or pocket, and a microfibre cleansing fabric to maintain the lenses in tip-top situation.

The Hazlewoods are versatile sufficient to put on on the snow – the place they appear proper at house – or for on a regular basis use.

Offered the solar is shining, you’ll get to make use of this pair of sunnines all 12 months lengthy.

VERDICT: The Hazlewoods look good, really feel good and carry out admirably.

SALOMON SENTRY PRO SIGMA SKI GOGGLES £135 www.salomon.com

The Sentry Professional is a cool trying goggle that comes with a rash of spectacular options, not least of that are two interchangeable lenses (ours got here with a Sigma Gun Metallic Cat 3 lens and a Sigma Silver Pink Cat 2 lens) so that you’re lined for all eventualities.

Altering them is only a tad fiddly and it’s laborious to keep away from touching the lens floor if you achieve this.

You additionally get a delicate microfibre bag that can be utilized to wipe off any finger-marks in addition to a tough storage case.

The Sigma lens vary is designed to enhance color distinction on snow so you’ll be able to immediately learn terrain variations in a wider vary of sunshine.

It filters out 100% of UV rays, while the minimalist body gives glorious peripheral imaginative and prescient each horizontally and vertically.

It additionally options triple layer face foam for a comfortable, comfortable match no matter your face form, and improved airflow throughout the lens to stop fogging.

I significantly favored the additional huge silicone backed strap which permits for simple and fast adjustment in addition to offering a clean and safe grip in your helmet.

VERDICT: Good trying, comfy goggles with good peripheral imaginative and prescient; lens altering is a bit fiddly although.

ACTIVO P1 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER £399 www.activostyle.com

Should you prefer to journey along with your music (who doesn’t?) this über-cool digital audio participant (DAP) is effectively value trying out.

Manufactured by South Korean audiomeisters Astell & Kern, the Activo P1 gives as much as twenty-hours of very good high-quality music playback with no lack of high quality.

It would nearly definitely improve your listening expertise to the purpose the place you hear notes and sounds beforehand missed in your different playback units.

It additionally means you’re not sacrificing your cellphone battery to hearken to your music.

It has a superbly easy and classy design, and makes use of an intuitive system of triangles, circles and squares for the intentionally simplified consumer interface.

Even first-time customers can become familiar with the P1 shortly and comfortably.

Options embrace:

Twin-band Wi-FiA pre-loaded Google Play Retailer, permitting you to obtain and set up the most well-liked music apps to stream out of your favorite platforms,64GB of inside reminiscence with microSD assist for as much as 1.5TB for downloading from streaming companies, or importing out of your private library, so that you don’t want to fret about cupboard space.

It’s additionally designed to be customisable, with a variety of personalisation and sound profile choices.

This contains helpful little touches just like the management buttons on both aspect of the participant being formed.

Customers can inform the distinction between every button by contact alone, though to be truthful that gained’t work when you’re attempting to function the P1 in ski gloves.

That stated, you’re nearly definitely going to must take away your gloves to make use of it.

Further tech options of the Activo P1 embrace:

A 4.1” HD touchscreenBluetooth 5.3 with assist for 24-bit wi-fi playback utilizing LDAC or aptX HDPD 3.0 quick chargingFull MQA decodingCrossfeed, with Roon Prepared assist additionally quickly to come back pending completion

VERDICT: An excellent-stylish manner of taking sounds of the best high quality wherever you go; and it’ll save your cellphone battery too.

Right here at PlanetSKI we shall be updating this text as extra gadgets for us skiers and snowboarders catch our eye.

Do examine again…