Stickers with their first name! And it helps you as the instructor.
Not too thick. All the same thickness. Don't get obsessed about ski socks. That's for later.
A new member to the community, cut them some slack.Gawd, not the helmet thing again...!
This has been said before, but always wear a helmet! You can usually rent one for $10 at any shop and they can sell for under $100 new. It doesn’t matter whether you think you’ll be doing anything crazy - those easy green slopes are obstacle courses of bad skiers and someone can easily run into you or visa versa. It’s best to keep safe. Plus they’re very warm so you won’t need a hat on the slope.
This has been said before, but always wear a helmet! You can usually rent one for $10 at any shop and they can sell for under $100 new. It doesn’t matter whether you think you’ll be doing anything crazy - those easy green slopes are obstacle courses of bad skiers and someone can easily run into you or visa versa. It’s best to keep safe. Plus they’re very warm so you won’t need a hat on the slope.
Notice for new skiers reading here:
The reference to red and gray jackets is an insider joke. As is the helmet thread comment.
It may have been said before but it can not be said enough and it go for veteran skiers as well.This may have been said before, but...
Properly fitted boots are just as crucial for learners as they are for old-timers. Old-timers know the value of properly fitted boots and spend the money on a good boot fitter. Beginners too often end up in too-big boots or painful boots that impair their learning and their enjoyment of the sport. Many out of the box boots will require the services of a good boot fitter, and subsequent tweaks after skiing a bit to make them fit properly. Just because you are a new skier doesn't mean you have easier to fit feet than expert skiers.