Although at first glance seems more skiing one of the outdoor activities, rather than really serious sport, properly fitted sports equipment and shape are also important, as well as in professional sports. In the case of skiing or simply relaxing in the ski resort (to show achievements on the track did not necessarily) become a mandatory part of equipment properly fitted ski suit.

Why choose a ski suit is so important, if going to the ski base, you plan to just relax, do not set a goal to overtake the professional skier? The fact is that a properly selected ski suit turn the conquest of slopes into a real pleasure, but cheap or acquired hastily suit completely destroy all the positive emotions from the rest.

Interestingly, the laurels of the inventor ski suit belong not to some retired athletes or professional instructors, and famous fashion designers. The advent of the ski suit in the late forties modern skiing owe the famous Italian designer Emilio Pucci, the founder of the brand Pucci. Even before World War II, the designer sewed costumes for the ski team Reed College, and in 1947, going with friends to one of the Swiss mountain resort, has created a ski suit for one of her friends, who by chance was photographed by one of the photographers of Harper's Bazaar . Editors authoritative publication, appreciating the harmonious combination of practicality and style creation Pucci offered to create a complete collection of designer ski suits. Thus were born the first stylish women ski suits.

What should be the right ski suit?

Despite the "fashionable" history of ski suits, even today, the first thing you need to pay attention when choosing - this functionality. Please note that ski suit - is not only a jumpsuit or a combination of jackets and insulated pants, but also all that clothing that is worn under them: thermal underwear, T-shirts, sweaters and warm socks.

In fact, ski suit consists of three different layers .  The first layer - thermal underwear, made of a special synthetic material with a special structure .  This lingerie is not only retains heat of the human body, protecting it from the cold even in extreme cold, but also removes moisture, maintaining the temperature regulation .  Save when choosing thermal underwear in any case it is impossible: if you replace the ordinary cotton clothing, eye-catching during exercise sweat quickly absorbed by the cotton and make further uncomfortable skating .  The second layer - insulated clothes: it can be as simple knitted sweater, and special clothing for skiing fleece, effectively diverting moisture from the body and keeps the heat .  Finally, the third, the top layer of the ski suit should have protective properties: special suits or jackets and trousers are made of windproof fabric protects against wind and water while wicking moisture from the inside .

Basic rules for choosing a ski suit

The first thing to look for when choosing a suit - indicators of water vapor permeability (shows how much steam the fabric to miss a day) and water resistance (shows how much water the fabric can withstand before soaking). The higher of these two indicators, the better.

Second, pay close attention to the quality of tailoring costume: all seams must be taped, or under intense physical exertion ski suit will last very long.

Equally important is the cut of the suit: it is believed that the best ski suit to be fitting, as the free leg, but not restrict movement, increases the resistance of the air. Which is better - suit or trousers and jacket - it's up to the buyer: the current models are equally well protected against low temperatures and snow. Best of all, if the design allows for fastening suit jacket to pants zipper - this option is the most reliable to protect the lower back.

Tatiana Smirnova

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