Gear guide: what to buy skiers this winter
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
Salomon S/Pro Supra Boa 120, £520. After decades of four-buckle boots, finally an innovation. Salomon says its cable-tightening system will improve fit and heel hold. ellis-brigham.com
Dragon Alliance PXV2 goggles, £185. Comes with two lenses for different conditions. dragonalliance.com
Völkl Katana V Werks, £1,000. The full-carbon version of the classic off-piste ski. volkl.com
Perfect Moment PM x DL1961 Denim Nevada jacket, £670. perfectmoment.com
Pieps Pro IPS, €480. A big step forward in transceiver design, with an 80m-wide search strip. pieps.com
Berghaus MTN Seeker 32, £170. The ideal ski-touring sack. berghaus.com
Jones Solution splitboard, £870. The ultimate backcountry exploration tool. snowboard-asylum.com
Shoreditch Ski Club Diana puffer, £695. shoreditchskiclub.com
Black Diamond Transfer LT shovel, £110. At 405g, this is the lightest shovel certified by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. blackdiamondequipment.com
Finisterre Bowmont slipper, £80. Cosy felt slippers ideal for in-chalet après-ski (available end of November). finisterre.com
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