Snowboard Boot and Binding Standards
Snowboard boots and bindings are two of the three essential pieces of equipment needed for snowboarding, with the other being the board itself. Boots and…
ANSI Z87.1 Protection from Snow Glare
During the winter, people are incredibly cautious and take many measures to handle the turbulent weather, such as wearing clothing to stay warm and appropriate…
Standard Specification for Ski and Snowboard Goggles
In 1965, Bob Smith, an orthodontist from California, invented the first ski goggle. Due to its double-lens structure, his model resisted snow and fog from…
ANSI B77.1 Ski Chair Lift Safety
ANSI B77.1-2022: Passenger Ropeways – Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors – Safety Standard details specifications that apply to the different types…
Ice Hockey Face Protectors, CSA Z262.2-2015
The 2015 NHL season will commence on October 7. There is an assumed image that many professional hockey players are missing teeth due to the…
CSA Z263.1-2014, Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Helmets
The newest edition of CSA Z263.1-2014 Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Helmets standard differs from the prior edition, specifying in detail the apparatus and test method….