Shred Slopes — the Best Skiing Gear this Year According to William Matheuszik
By: William Matheuszik
Tags: 2019, Gear, Skiing, Technology, Mountains

The winter months are nearly upon us and soon enough the turn of a new decade, as the calendar eventually flips to January 2020. Ski equipment manufacturers are doing their part to try and convince the masses to hit the slopes and get some fresh air this winter and beyond, unveiling a wide range of exciting new products that will make this year’s skiing experience even better. With everything new that is coming out, it has never been a better time to start skiing says William Matheuszik, a Toronto-based commercial pilot who loves hitting the slopes during the increasingly less-frigid Canadian winters.

Let’s look at some of the most intriguing equipment on the market that every ski — and in some cases, snowboard — enthusiast shouldn’t be without.

Volkl Mantra M5

Volkl has further improved its all-mountain skis, which William Matheuszik considers to be some of the best in the world. The newest iteration of the Mantra is lighter than past versions, though its turn radius has also been reduced slightly. In return, skiers are blessed with immense speed that will make flying down relatively straight courses an absolute blast.

Carv Digital Ski Instructor

This device comes in two parts, a small Bluetooth tracker that attaches to your ski boots and smart inserts that go inside of them. Combined, they track your progress down whatever hill or mountain you’re carving up using motion tracking and pressure sensitivity to record your balance, edging, and more. You can get real-time audio feedback, while the app tracks your data and recommends techniques to improve your performance.

K2 Recon 120 MV Heat Ski Boots 2020

Wet and cold feet are one of the few downsides to a day on the slopes for William Matheuszik, but even that inconvenience can be remedied with these lightweight ski boots. Three different heat settings can provide heat for up to 19 hours, keeping your feet warm and enhancing the feeling and mobility in them for better skiing.

GoPro Hero7 Black

For skiers who want to capture glorious video of their latest runs, whether as a teaching aid or to share with others, the GoPro Hero 7 Black is the ideal choice. With its ability to capture super smooth and stable time lapse videos while on the move, you can create some stunning recordings of your most memorable trips down the slopes.

Smith I/O Mag goggles

These stylish goggles feature a lens change system that allows you to quickly and easily swap out your current lenses for ones that are optimized for high performance in either low light or bright light settings. The anti-fog inner lens and AirEvac technology ensure your vision remains crystal clear regardless of the weather.

Snowcookie

Snowcookie is another monitoring device with some exciting features, including the ability to relive your runs with full 3D tracking. The sensors and app also monitor six key facets of your skiing, including your speed, turn quality, and style, and track your progress over time.

Regardless if you are a first-time skier or if you are a seasoned vet, William Matheuszik believes that the first step to success is having the right equipment for the job and with skiing that is no different.