{"id":39074,"date":"2025-12-14T22:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T21:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/guida-attrezzatura-invernale-e-prenotazione\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T22:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T21:30:39","slug":"winter-equipment-and-booking-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/winter-equipment-and-booking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment &#038; Booking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"274\">Equipment &#038; Booking Guide\/h1><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\">Ski Selection<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"495\">Ski size is primarily based on your <strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"370\">height, weight, age, and skiing level<\/strong>. In our online booking system, enter your body data and skill level to see suitable ski lengths for each category and model.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"525\">General Ski Length Guide<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<li data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"637\">\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"637\"><strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"554\">Beginners (Silver Ski)<\/strong>: Shorter than your height, around chin\u2013nose level. Easier to turn and forgiving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"762\">\n<p data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"762\"><strong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"682\">Intermediate \/ Sporty Piste (Gold Ski)<\/strong>: Between nose and full height. Good balance of stability and maneuverability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"898\"><strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"811\">Advanced \/ Expert (Platinum &amp; Diamond Ski)<\/strong>: Around or slightly above your height. Longer skis are more stable at higher speeds.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<li data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"979\">\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"979\"><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"918\">Slalom skis<\/strong>: Typically shorter (max 170\u202fcm) for quick, reactive turns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1039\">\n<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1039\"><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1002\">All-round skis<\/strong>: 5\u201315\u202fcm shorter than your height.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1065\">Giant slalom skis<\/strong>: Can be longer than your height.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2469\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2469\">Adult Ski Categories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<thead data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2514\">\n<tr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2514\">\n<th data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2482\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2488\" data-col-size=\"md\">For<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2506\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Characteristics<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2514\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Goal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<tr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<td data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2575\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental\/silver-ski-class\/\"><strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2574\">Silver Ski<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2604\">Beginners, cautious skiers<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2638\">Forgiving, easy-to-control skis<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2661\">Calm, safe learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2794\">\n<td data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2677\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental\/gold-ski-class\/\"><strong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2676\">Gold Ski<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2728\">Beginners with experience to solid intermediates<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2761\">All-round carvers, softer flex<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2794\">Comfortable, versatile skiing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2920\">\n<td data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2816\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental\/platinum-ski-class\/\"><strong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2815\">Platinum Piste<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2849\">Ambitious, sporty piste skiers<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2889\">Top models, stable, maximum edge grip<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2920\">High performance, precision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<td data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2949\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental\/platinum-ski-class\/\"><strong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2948\">Platinum All-Mountain<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2979\">Skiers on piste &amp; off-piste<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3020\">Balanced stability, edge grip, damping<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3062\">Strong performance on variable terrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3186\">\n<td data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3081\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental\/stockli-ski-van-deer-red-bull-sports\/\"><strong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3080\">Diamond Ski<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3118\">Very experienced, demanding skiers<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3152\">Exclusive, handcrafted, premium<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3186\">Maximum performance, precision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<td data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3207\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3206\">Ski Freestyle<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3229\">Park, tricks, jumps<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3263\">Twin-tip, playful, maneuverable<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3288\">Fun, versatile riding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3324\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3324\"><strong data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3322\">Junior &amp; Children Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<li data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3393\">\n<p data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3393\"><strong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3354\">Children (up to 9 yrs):<\/strong> Easy-learning skis, freshly prepared<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3465\">\n<p data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3465\"><strong data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3428\">Junior Standard (10\u201314 yrs):<\/strong> Modern carving skis, easy learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<p data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3534\"><strong data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3503\">Junior Advanced (up to 14 yrs):<\/strong> Sporty, advanced performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3534\">get more informations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental\/children-skis\/\">Children-skis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3562\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3562\"><strong data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3560\">Snowboard Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3681\">\n<li data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3621\">\n<p data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3621\"><strong data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3574\">Gold:<\/strong> Beginners \/ lower-intermediate, easy to turn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3681\">\n<p data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3681\"><strong data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3637\">Platinum:<\/strong> Demanding riders, high-performance boards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3681\">get more informations about snowboards and step-on bindings on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/snowboard-rental\/\">Snowboarding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3795\">Compare all categories and book online: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental-online-booking\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3795\">Booking<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"285\"><\/h2>\n<h2>Ski Boots<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1181\">Select your boot size based on your <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1178\">normal street shoe size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1251\">\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1251\">If between sizes, smaller size often provides a more precise fit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1295\">Boots should fit snugly, not painfully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1368\"><strong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1318\">On-site fitting:<\/strong> Our experts will help you find the perfect fit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\">Practical Tips<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1627\">\n<li data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1440\">\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1440\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1404\">Standing:<\/strong> Toes may lightly touch the front.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1509\">\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1509\"><strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1460\">Flex forward:<\/strong> Toes should slightly move away from the front.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1573\"><strong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1524\">Too big:<\/strong> Heel lifts or foot moves; reduces ski control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1627\">\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1627\"><strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1590\">Too small:<\/strong> Numb toes, strong pressure, or pain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1787\"><strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1656\">Wide or sensitive feet:<\/strong> A personal check on site is strongly recommended. \u00a0Our experts at <strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1748\">Intersport Val Gardena<\/strong> will provide individual adjustments.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1799\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1799\">Helmets<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1898\">\n<li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1849\">\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1849\">Size is based on <strong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1846\">head circumference (cm)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1898\">\n<p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1898\">Fine-tune with the helmet adjustment system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1996\"><strong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1923\">Unsure about sizes?<\/strong> Use the online system for guidance and get personal advice at pick-up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1996\">\n<h2 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"285\"><strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"285\">Ski Boot Fitting &amp; Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"605\">Experiencing pressure points, discomfort, or fit issues with your ski boots? Whether you have wide or sensitive feet, our ski boot experts are here to help. Visit <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"483\">Intersport Ciampinoi in Selva<\/strong> (Phone: +39 0471 794247) or <strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"551\">Intersport Center in Santa Cristina<\/strong> (Phone: +39 0471 790015) for personalized assistance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"640\">Pricing &amp; Fitting Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"950\">Ski boot fitting is always <strong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"682\">individual<\/strong>, therefore prices <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"731\">cannot be fixed in advance<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\" \/>To provide an accurate quote, we must carefully examine <strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"833\">your feet and your ski boots in detail<\/strong>. Only after this check can our experts determine which adjustments are necessary to achieve the best possible fit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1067\">All ski boot fitting and individual modifications are carried out directly by our <strong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1066\">trained ski boot specialists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1097\">Buying New Ski Boots<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1205\">If you purchase new ski boots in our shop, <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1204\">professional boot fitting is included in the purchase price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8574\" data-end=\"8939\">\n<li data-start=\"8858\" data-end=\"8939\">find more infos for boot fitting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/services\/boot-fitting-foot-analysis\/\">Boot Fitting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2023\">Booking Procedure<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2439\">\n<li data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2126\">Visit: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/ski-rental-online-booking\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2124\">Online Ski Rental Booking<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<p data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2186\">Select <strong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2161\">rental shop location<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2183\">rental period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2238\">\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2238\">Choose the desired <strong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2235\">ski\/snowboard category<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<p data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\">Enter <strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2261\">shoe size<\/strong> for boots.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2315\">Add additional equipment if needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2391\">\n<p data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2391\">Use the <strong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2347\">\u201cSpecial wishes\u201d<\/strong> field for specific ski lengths or models.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2439\">\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2439\">Complete booking with credit card payment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Equipment &#038; Booking Guide\/h1> Ski Selection Ski size is primarily  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-39074","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39074"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39085,"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39074\/revisions\/39085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.valgardenasport.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}