Altitude Sports Ski and snowboard: how to buy your equipment online without breaking your head?
Winter is approaching and, for the first time, Altitude Sports' vast warehouse is filling up with ski and snowboard equipment. Indeed, the retailer of technical and urban clothing and outdoor equipment is improving its offer to equip from head to toe seasoned enthusiasts as well as those who will be on their first descents. A practical guide to buying everything you need online to get the season off to a good start.
Published Oct 19, 2021
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What type of skis or snowboard should I choose?
In board sports, there are five main families of equipment. All-terrain snowboarding and skiing are particularly suitable for beginners and those who have multiple playgrounds: piste, powder, glades and bumps. Highly versatile, they make it easy to negotiate turns at low speed.
Skiers and snowboarders who are gaining experience will certainly want to look for equipment adapted to their preferences. Equipment intended for the slopes, for example, is stiffer than average. High-road skis and divisible snowboards are a delight for seasoned athletes who attach climbing skins to them. Adventurers thus offer themselves a more vigorous climb before tasting the pleasure of hurtling down the mountain. Finally, not to be confused: freeride equipment and freestyle equipment. The first delights lovers of powder and steep terrain; the second, those who practice in snow parks (jumps and ramps).
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How to choose the right size of equipment when buying online?
While personal preference can influence the size of equipment – skis, boards, poles and boots – it is the size and weight of the skier or snowboarder that usually guides the choice. “As a general rule, a ski should arrive between the forehead and the chin of its owner, say the experts at Altitude Sports. The snowboard should come between the chin and the nose. To find the ideal length for ski poles, measure the distance between the skier's hand and the ground when they bend their elbow at a 90o angle. For boots, it's simple: take your usual shoe size.
Good to knowThe Altitude Sports customer service team is specially trained to help outdoor enthusiasts choose their specialized equipment by chat, email or phone. Need personalized advice to choose a size, compare two models or check the compatibility of equipment? Until 10 p.m. on weekdays, the advisors are able to guide you in your decision, step by step.
What are the essentials to make going out on the slopes enjoyable?
In addition to ski and snowboard equipment from the most popular brands – including Salomon, Rossignol, Burton, Head, Armada, Völkl and Atomic – Altitude Sports has everything you need to make winter adventures enjoyable and safe. Fans like to buy helmets, goggles, base layers, gloves and mittens, ski locks, carrying bags and everything they need for après-ski. Heated stockings and gloves are items that are gaining in popularity: it's the little luxury that makes the experience even more pleasant!
What if the equipment purchased online is not suitable?
“Altitude Sports is recognized for the excellence of its online shopping experience,” explains Bao Trinh, Vice President of Merchandising. We wanted our customers to make a return just as easy and quick to do as their shopping. This is why the Montreal company offers the same terms and conditions for all of its products, whether you want to return mittens or skis.
Good to knowThe Canadian leader in the online sale of technical and urban clothing and outdoor equipment makes many people happy by offering more than 400 brands, including 55 Canadian ones. The retailer also offers same-day delivery in the Greater Montreal area and the next day in more than 2,000 cities across Canada.
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