Show CONTINUED FROM able B racer go (br a much tighter fit than a begin ner skfcrwbo spend six or seven hour In a a - Skl c':- boot?--' V t r? tint thing to do when researching Alpine tPSTh' boots to alt dawn the boot fitter and tak with I f -- about your foot and what sort of skiing you want-d8ha uses a measuring device caMed the “mondo point' which is a straight centimeter measurement and is the most universal sizing system for Alpine ski boots Then she measures the foot inside the boot without the liner inside "If you get a boot with too much space it'll stretch out because the actual liner breaks down" says Summers SNOWBOARD BOOTS: The first step in buying snowboard boots is deciding what type of bindng to use The traditional strap-sty- le binding gives you support from the binding instead of support from the boot so boot fit is not as important The new more popular style of step-i- n bindings has driven manufacturers to create boots with different foot shapes said Summers 'The most important thing is to make sure that the boot holds your heel down so when you turn on the board your heel stays down in the boot” When you're standing in the boots your feet should feel comfortable but check out the fR with your knees bent says not to worry about the Sum-me- re DirSw length as much as get- ting a comfort When was the last time you fit In? fit for the boot instep or arch BACKPACKS: The first step is deciding if you want a large backpack for overnight trips or a smaller day pack for hiking Day packs don't come In sizes and they don't have many adjustments liters used for Larger backpacks from 60-9- 5 overnight backpacking usually come in three sizes and have three sizes of shoulder straps "For women it's better to get a pack that comes In sizes" says Karen Kovaiy of Neptune Mountaineering The more weight you're carrying the more Important it is to nave the special adaptations and fit of the larger backpacks" When trying packs on have a salesperson measure the length of the torso from the top of your hip to the prominent bone at the bottom of your neck The ideal fit Is for the back panel of the backpack or the length of the backpack to be the same as the length of your back Most stores have a measuring devise made by pack companies CUMBINQ HARNESSES: The best test for harness fit is to hang In It Most shops have ropes set up for this purpose Harnesses come in sizes and in men's and women's models Most harnesses are sized from small to extra large If you're an odd size — for example a cyclist will often have thick legs and a small waist — you can buy a two-pieharness that has separate leg loops A harness should rest on top of the hip and be comfortable says Degenhardt And you want the leg loops Just loose enough to fit a hand Inside ce Outfitting yourself for outdoor recreation can take some trial and error There is only so much you can gauge in the store It takes a few weeks of use to know for sure if you have the right equipment If you can ski climb or hike al day without giving much thought to what you are wearing you've made the right choices flEROEBD ‘O’® ® Trallhead sports supplies quality equipment to people who love the out of doors We also hike climb canoe and kayak We can suggest where to go might need o 4 At Curves Quickfit - a complete 30 mintue total imkout 4 4 A comfortable friendly - Privacy women only environment 4 Affordable monthly dues 4 Fast Fun Fitness that's effective! We'rctalKshortyoungthin full figured middle aged single mother's grandmother'ssenior etc Curves for women "VI mill film 755-929- fir ut hms tin" 3 541 N Main Logan & what you Quality Clothing Maps & Literature Canoe & Kayaks Blrkenstock Sandals Hiking & camping gear Climbing Equipment I LH TRA D M r "1 117 North Main Logan 753-154- 1 |