10 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Skiers
With Christmas fast approaching what better time than now to get a gift for a loved one who enjoys skiing and tick them off your list. As us skiers can be a particularly picky bunch we’ve selected 10 gifts that are sure to delight any fan of the piste.
A secret winter weapon! Boot Bananas are super absorbent, silica filled fabric bananas that will dry out sports kit without the need for heat or electricity. With the added benefit of odour prevention, they're a perfect match for damp ski and snowboard boots, soggy gloves and more.
Gogglesoc's will keep snowsport goggle lenses protected and come in a variety of unique designs. The stretchy microfibre fabric can be used to wipe clean lenses or can be fitted over the front when not being worn. The elasticated rim ensures they will fit almost any goggle and the side tab makes it easy to pull on and off. The eco-conscious company uses 1 PET recycled plastic bottle to make 3 Soc's and supports a variety of snow charities so you can be confident your gift comes from good hands.
Let the skier in your life experience the benefits of merino wool with a pair of ski socks from Smartwool. These socks are strategically cushioned, odour repellent, and highly breathable, delivering exceptional all-day comfort and performance. Choose from a large variety of fun patterns and colours.
The innovative design of this UV warmer from Therm-ic ensures optimal heat circulation in footwear as well as gloves so you can warm them up before you head out for decadent luxury or dry out damp kit when you get back so it's ready for the next outing. An integrated temperature controller protects the device from overheating so you can be sure it's safe to use.
Evoc
Ski Boot & Helmet Bag
The Evoc Boot & Helmet Bag fits ski or snowboard boots as well as a helmet. It is a well-constructed and thoughtfully designed bag that has all the right features to ensure optimum convenience and easy access when you need it. Ideal for travelling with, as well as for storing kit between trips.
Dakine
Super Tune Tuning Kit
From tuning and filing edges, to scraping, repairing, waxing, and polishing bases, this is the perfect kit to help them keep their skis in peak shredding condition. See our product care guides for top tips on how to look after skis.
Barts have a huge range of quality hats and beanies to choose from. Whether they prefer ribbed or cable knits, each one offers excellent style and has ;a silky soft fleece lining to keep your ears warm and your forehead from getting itchy. The question is: to pom-pom or not to pom-pom!
A Dakine classic, the Heli snowsports backpack is sure to impress your gift recipient. Taking riders from the streets to the slopes in style, it includes both ski and snowboard carry options, a laptop sleeve that doubles as a hydration sleeve and a fleece-lined pocket to keep phones or goggles scratch-free. The women's specific Heli Pack boasts a botanical print for a flowery gift that will last.
Atomic
Savor AMID Snowsports Helmet
The Savor AMID is packed with safety and comfort features to keep your loved ones safe. Atomic’s Holo Core construction works like a crumple zone maximising shock absorption. AMID (Atomic Multi-directional Impact Deflector) foam deflects energy from angled impacts while a Live Fit memory band and the 360° Fit System ensures the helmet is snug and comfortable. Our ski helmets buying guide has more information on choosing the right snowsports helmet.
Dragon’s LUMALENS is engineered to optimise and improve visibility in all environments. It offers enhanced colour vividness, increased contrast, precise depth perception, and reduces eye fatigue for optimal performance. Offering excellent style and premium performance, Dragon has become renowned for quality and are great for all conditions you’re likely to encounter on the hill. Our ski goggles buying guide has more information on buying the right snowsports goggles.