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Before heading out to the mountains for the first time in years, consider having a ski lesson in the UK first!

I was interested in reviewing the Dainese AWA Gloves because arguably ski gloves are the most important purchase out of all ski wear. It is not a purchase that you want to skimp on as the quality of ski gloves can make the difference with staying out on the mountain or heading back early with cold or wet hands.

This review of the Dainese Flexagon Waistcoat back protector was carried out in Les Menuire, The 3 Valleys. Hexagons are known in science at the building block shape of life.  Dainese have cleverly used their versatility for the design of the Flexagon back protector pads embedded in the waistcoat.

So, why review the Dainese Hector Wristguard 13?  Anyone who has ever had a go at snowboarding will know the virtues of wrist guards.  After all, the most common injuries sustained whilst snowboarding are wrist injuries.

I reviewed the Dainese Trailknit Pro-Armour Pants Winter on end of season trips to Les Menuires in the Three Valleys, and Soldeu in Andorra. As a snowboarder, I can certainly see the virtues of having knee protection.

Aesthetically, the Chatham Maguire II brown boots are rich in colour and look sophisticated.  They are good for walking around a ski resort in snow during the day, but look great when wearing out to the bars in the evening.  In other words, the brown boots look more 'out, out' than the tan suede ones do.

I was interested in reviewing the Forcefield Slam 1 protection shorts as I reviewed the original Forcefield Slam impact shorts last season and was mightily impressed. So what is different about the Forcefield Slam 1 shorts apart from a new royal blue colour? Read the review and find out why these are even better!

Designed for those harsh winter days, this is a review of the DC Peary winter boots. When travelling on a ski or snowboard trip, footwear to wear around the resort is hardly ever taken into consideration. You need boots that will keep you warm, comfortable and dry, as well as look good.