Technology comes to winter sports through a host of gear designed to make your life on the slopes easier.
With the winter season, some lucky ones have the opportunity to enjoy the joys of powder snow by taking advantage of the snowy slopes high-altitude stations. However, in recent years technical equipment for winter sports has multiplied and established itself as popular products that improve comfort and safety.
From the pair of heated gloves to the connected helmet and the emergency beacon, discover our selection of 2.0 ski equipment to get the most out of your skiing experience.
The editors of BFMTV made this selection independently. BFMTV is likely to receive compensation when one of our readers makes a purchase using the links in this article.
Livall RS1 Smart connected ski helmet
If you’re the type to ski all schuss and want to stay connected in the mountains, consider the Livall RS1 Smart. This ski helmet has a wide range of smart features designed to improve your comfort and safety on the slopes. Bluetooth compatible, it connects to a smartphone through an application that allows you to make and receive calls or even listen to music through the built-in speakers and microphone.
The helmet also includes a transmitter that acts as a walkie-talkie between the RS1 Smart mount. This feature allows them to communicate directly with each other without going through their smartphone. Also equipped with an anti-loss alarm system, this product can save your life thanks to the accelerometer that can detect an accident and automatically alert the emergency services or your emergency contacts if necessary. With an estimated autonomy of 16 hours in conversation and 48 hours on standby, the RS 1 Smart, which is also robust, comfortable and well finished, allows you to explore the slopes in complete peace of mind.
EVO 2 heated ski gloves
Don’t let the cold get in the way of your holiday in the mountains. Specially designed for practicing winter sports, the EVO 2, from the French brand G-Heat, is a mid-range heated glove powered by two integrated rechargeable batteries. They are easy to use and offer three levels of heating intensity (low, medium, high) with a simple push of the temperature control button on the back of the glove. The retention of heat is guaranteed up to a perceived outside temperature of -30° C, the manufacturer states.
Waterproof, breathable, comfortable and robust, this pair of gloves also benefits from a good finish and a fairly satisfactory autonomy estimated between 3 and 6 hours depending on the heating temperature chosen. Given their features and price, the EVO 2s are undeniably excellent value for money.
It is essential to fight against low temperatures on skis. The beanie protects your head and ears from the cold and it is even better if this accessory is connected, such as the EPA20/30 from the August brand. Not content to keep you warm, this piece of clothing, suitable for women and men, is equipped with detachable Bluetooth headphones on each side that, once connected to a smartphone or computer, allow you to listen to the music during your descents.
The EPA20/30 is easy to use: a control panel in the left atrium allows you to navigate between audio tracks, adjust the volume or even answer or end a call without reaching for your smartphone thanks to the built-in microphone. Its price, its modesty, and its autonomy estimated at 8 hours finally convince the most skeptical.
After a day of skiing you would like to check your statistics, how many runs you made or what your top speed was. This is possible with the premium Garmin Fenix 6 Pro connected watch, which offers a wide range of functions to analyze and improve your performance thanks to its various sensors (GPS, heart rate, VO2 max, thermometer, gyroscope, accelerometer. ..).
In addition to offering predefined training programs in different sports, this Bluetooth-enabled model is perfect for practicing winter sports as it maps the ski slopes of 2000 ski resorts around the world. Ideal for easy location.
Equipped with excellent finishes, the Fenix 6 Pro consists of superior quality materials designed to resist scratches, especially the 1.3-inch screen equipped with sapphire glass. On the battery side, the autonomy is huge: up to 36 hours in GPS mode and 10 hours while listening to music and more.
If you like off-trail, the K-IP emergency beacon can serve you well. This device is intended for outdoor sports (skiing, mountain running, hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, etc.) and allows you to be tracked and located anywhere, even if you are in an area without a telephone network. In case of a problem, for example an avalanche, the K-IP offers the possibility to immediately alert your loved ones by pressing the SOS button so that they can notify the emergency services.
The alert can also be given by people around you, who can access the remote tracking of the beacon via the K-IP mobile application, or be triggered automatically in case of illness or accident. Localization is possible within a radius of up to ten kilometers.
Compact, easy to fit in a pocket and robust, the device is detectable even buried under snow, up to 6 meters deep. It is also resistant to water and temperatures between -20°C and +60°C. A waterproof cover, available as an option, allows you to get into the water to a depth of two meters and stay there for 1 hour. The autonomy of 24 hours in operation and more than a month on standby ensures safety and comfort.
K-IP location beacon. Available from 249.90 euros.
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