Skis in one hand, poles in the other and boots under your arms… Carrying your ski equipment is almost acrobatic when you don’t have the right accessories to bring it to the foot of the mountain .
Ski carrier for the car
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To transport your equipment from home to the mountain, Thule offers the Snow Pack ski carrier (6 pairs) on which a pair of skis can be securely installed in a few seconds. No need to lower the benches of the car, now the skis have their place on the roof. Featuring a push-button closure that’s easy to operate even with gloves on, a soft rubber arm that grips the skis without damaging them, and extension legs that provide greater clearance between the bar and the roof , this ski carrier is easy to use. Cross bars required.
► Price: $479.99
► Points of sale: sportsexperts.ca
Boots stowed
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Ski boots slip easily into this very simple K2 bag (35 litres). Made of heavy-duty tightly woven nylon and featuring a coated bottom, it will stand the test of time. This bag has two external storage pockets, then a handle and a removable, padded and adjustable shoulder strap for personalized transport. Resistant to abrasion and weather, and equipped with waterproof zippers, it keeps the equipment it contains dry.
► Price: $149.99
► Points of sale: store-echo-sports.ca
Adjustable ski bag
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The fear of damaging your skis during a trip by plane, train or bus is reduced when they are in a ski bag, like this adjustable Rossignol model suitable for skis from 160 to 210 cm. Simply roll up the top of the bag to achieve the desired length. In addition, this bag is waterproof and padded to ensure better protection against shocks, then its flap closure turns into a secure carrying handle. Shoulder strap and compression straps included.
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► Price: $139.99
► Points of sale: store-echo-sports.ca
Glasses case
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To prevent the lens of sports goggles from getting damaged between visits to the mountain, the use of a goggle cover like this one from the company Gogglesoc is recommended. Made of eco-friendly fibers from recycled plastic bottles and polyester, it can also be used to clean lenses. Its elastic border fits most winter sports goggles.
► Price: $14.95
► Points of sale: dude.ca
Bag for everything
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This K&B Sport backpack (45 liters) has a large zippered compartment that can hold a change of clothes, a felt-lined pocket for goggles, then an external mesh pocket ready to store the helmet. In addition, two stretchy side straps keep the boots securely in place. Its ergonomic shoulder straps with waist straps and its back in padded mesh fabric ensure the skier’s comfort.
► Price: $119.99
► Points of sale: sportsexperts.ca