Friday, 29 November 2013

11 Cool Gadgets Any Skier Would Love

Skiing in Chile
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Winter weather is upon us, which means it's time to get ready to hit the slopes. 
We've rounded up the coolest accessories that will make great gifts for the skiing enthusiasts in your life. 
From Camelbaks and helmets to the latest in footwarming technology, we've got all of your gifting needs covered. 


The Voice Communicating Ski Goggles from Hammacher Schlemmer will help you meet up with your friends on the slopes.

These Bluetooth-enabled goggles use a bone conduction microphone so you can communicate clearly on the mountain without the interference of wind. You can chat with up to six friends within 1,600 feet of each other, and a full charge will last you 12 hours. 
Connect wirelessly to your iPhone so you can automatically answer incoming calls or play music while you shred the slopes. 
 Price: $299.95

The Smith Vantage helmet will keep you both comfortable and safe.

A good helmet is a must these days, and the Smith Vantage helmet is a great one. Twenty-one adjustable vents help you change your temperature appropriately for both winter storms and sunny skies, while the constant movement of air keeps your goggles from getting foggy. The helmet comes in a variety of colors, so you'll be looking stylish while keeping your head safe. 
Price: $22o

The Camelbak Antidote Reservoir makes it easy to stay hydrated in that dry mountain air.

Skiing can get exhausting, and it's important to stay hydrated. This Camelbak is an easy, handsfree solution — fill it with water in the morning and slip it into your backpack with the rest of your gear. Any time you get thirsty on the slopes, just bite and sip out of the tube. 
Price$35

Strap this GoPro camera to your helmet to get some sweet action footage.

The GoPro is an extremely versatile camera, and it's long been used by professional skiiers, snowboarders, surfers, and skateboarders to get the highest-quality action shots possible. The GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition is the latest model from the company, and it's the smallest and lightest yet. 
Watch the stunning ad for the camera here
Price: $399.99

These heated ski gloves from Hammacher Schlemmer will keep frostbite away from your fingers.

These gloves won high marks from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for generating the most heat and having the longest-lasting battery of all of the heated gloves on the market. The rechargable batteries will keep hands warm for more than 12 hours, so you can stay out until the lifts close.   
Price: $199.95

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