How to choose skis, when to have them sharpened, what matters for children and what is worth knowing before a trip to the Krkonoše mountains. Practical and to the point.
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Driving to Špindlerův Mlýn and looking for somewhere to rent skis? Our rental in Vrchlabí is just off the road to the resort, so here is what picking up on the way gives you, what to allow for and when a rental right in the resort makes more sense.
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Rent or buy skis? It mostly depends on how many days you actually ski each winter, how quickly your children grow and whether you want to deal with servicing and storage.
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If you are looking for a ski length chart by height, the usual rule of thumb is simple: somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. We explain why it is only a rough range, what moves you up or down within it and how to measure your foot for ski boots.
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When choosing ski gear for children, what matters most is height, weight and what the child can already do on snow. Here is how to choose skis, boots and a helmet, and why gear with lots of room “to grow into” is usually not worth it.
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There is no single right number, as it depends on how many days you ski and on what snow. We explain how to tell for yourself that your skis need wax or an edge sharpening, and why sharpening more often does not automatically mean better skis.
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A ski binding DIN setting is more than a number from a chart. We explain which details the setting is calculated from, why an online calculator is good for a rough idea at most, and when it is worth leaving your bindings to a ski service.
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Where to go cross-country skiing in Vrchlabí and the Krkonoše mountains, what to choose the first time and what to keep in mind in the national park. And if you do not have your own gear, you can rent cross-country skis from us in Vrchlabí.
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A beginner snowboard is usually shorter and softer, the boots need to fit well and your first turns belong on a gentle slope. Here is how to find out whether you ride regular or goofy, and where to start around Vrchlabí and Špindlerův Mlýn.
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What should you pack for a ski trip to Krkonoše so that nothing is missing? We have put together a checklist in sections: for the car, the slopes, the rental shop, for kids and for cross-country skiing, including the numbers worth having in your phone.
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Planning to ski in Špindlerův Mlýn in winter 2026/27? We have put together the Czech spring holiday dates for 2027 from the Ministry of Education, the winter holidays in Poland and Germany, the new lift being built at car park P1 and a few things worth sorting out before you set off for the mountains.