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Dashing Through
The Snow

ROBIN DEMATTIA

Special To The Jewish News

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lide on into your nearest
sports store for terrific holi-
day gift ideas for the athletes
on your holiday shopping
list. Skiing and snowboarding are two
of the most popdlar seasonal sports,
and there are some exciting products
on the market.
Many skis today have a side cut,
which makes skiing a little bit easier
(and a little more fun). Skiers don't
have to be as aggressive in their turns,
which helps beginners who aren't com-
fortable with the speed but still want to
carve a turn.
Manufacturers began shortening
and widening skis about five years ago,
shaping them more like a snowboard.
They're great for beginners, but they
also help the intermediate or expert
skier who wants to excel at pretty or
fast turns.
Snowboards continue to be popular
this season, and there are dozens of
styles to choose from. In addition to
many new designs, boards have
become even easier to use. Step-in
bindings are popular because kids don't
have to sit on the snow to get into
them; they just click their boot into the
binding, as they would with a ski.
The correct snowboard for someone
depends on the person's size and
weight. During the season, many stores
will have new and used ski equipment
for rent or sale.
Skiers and snowboarders on your
shopping list can also benefit from
accessories. There are electric heaters
that keep feet warm in boots and come
with battery packs that last up to four
hours.
Other accessories include hand-
warming packets for around $2. Skiers
will like locks for their equipment and
ski totes. The totes are great for fami-
lies because parents can put the equip-
ment in a tote and let each kid carry
his or her own gear.
Chose your sport, buy the right
equipment, and you'll be dashing
through the snow in no time. O

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Robin DeMattia is a writer with the

Los Angeles Times Syndicate.

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OAK PARK

11/2
1991

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