As winter approaches, skiers and snowboarders will inevitably dive into plastic storage containers with the hopes of finding long-lost boots, beanies, and whatever else ski season requires.
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It’s in this moment, that we realize how ill prepared our gear is for winter. However, that doesn’t mean you need to fill up the trash can with three year-old outerwear. Instead, bring your old gear (and education) back to life with these 5 low-budget items.
Who knows– one of these might even save your life.
Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On Waterproofing
The only thing worse than getting wet on the chairlift is buying a new outerwear kit for $600. So prior to ski season, break out those old ski pants and jacket and give them a fresh coat of NikWax TX.Direct Spray-On waterproofing. Unofficial tests found that the spray on provides a longer lasting waterproofing than the wash-in formula.
Buy here: Nikwax TX Direct Waterproofing
DEMON Skis snowboards tune up kit
For less than $20 you can get yourself a nice starter kit that will allow you to take your first steps to becoming your very own ski tech. However, we recommend you spring a few extra bucks and get Dakine’s compact, cheap, and user-friendly tuning kit. So forget that $55 dollar full tune and do it yourself before the season gets going.
Buy here: DAKINE Quick Tune Tuning Kit
Sno-Seal Wax
Bring your leather Kinco’s back to life with a fresh coat of SNO-SEAL prior to getting out on the hill. The wax will keep your hands warm and dry all winter. Also, you won’t have to buy gloves made in China for $100+ bucks.
Buy here: Atsko Sno-Seal Original Beeswax Waterproofing Leather Protector
NOSO Puffy Patches
The video says it all. Patch up that puffy or shell and never have to replace that half-assed duct tape job ever again.
Buy here: NOSO Patches
Snow Sense
Snow Sense is the perfect refresher for anyone who has completed an Avalanche 1 Course. That said, it’s not a proper substitute for an AIARE certified avalanche class. #KBYG
Buy here: Snow Sense