From the 18th to the 22nd of October 2006 London is hosting the Metro ski and snowboard Show. Visitors will be able to scale a Crystal Ice climbing wall, supp worldly free winter themed wine and food and visit and gawp at the Brand Arena and Fashion Show. If you’re into purchasing the latest trends before anyone then you shouldn’t be disappointed here. Additionally, some highly competitive action from the Orange AIM British Quarter Pipe Championships and also the London Ride freeskiing competition will be taking place.

Numerous pros, and equipment or clothing bigwigs will be on offer to talk to and gain some advice from. You’ll be able to benefit whether you are a seasoned pro or a newbie to snow sports. People are always available to help with any questions, however unique they are, e.g. what are the best ways with how to build snowboard jumps , or what snowboard stance, angle you should be adopting for your own particular riding style.

A middle eastern desert tends to be the last place you would go for a spot of snowboard. Sure, you can go and surf down a large dune, but what I’m talking about here is going down a snowy piste, at any time of the year in the middle of one of the worlds hottest countrys!

This year saw the opening of the third largest indoor snowdome in the world, in Dubai of all places.

It is estimated that in a single day an average of 3500 people will pay around $40 each for two hours on the slopes. Numbers of people arriving are expected to reach 5000 per day on busy days.

Burton, alongside other snowboard manufacturers have fully endorsed this venture, snowboard camps having been staged in the dome, hosted by some of the worlds best riders, Sani Alibabic and Gigi Ruf. Everything is available for rent from the board and bindings to the necessary clothing. Lessons enable anyone whether they are an expert or beginner to learn to snowboard at the next level.

Quite how this venture will fare remains to be seen. An even larger snowdome in Tokyo had to be disassembled due to lower than expected numbers of people turning up to use it. It seems as though very few people in Dubai have ever seen snow let alone been skiing or snowboard.

Choosing the wrong ski equipment when you go skiing could actually ruin your whole Ski Holiday for you. So it’s very important to investigate exactly what you require. For example: If you’re a beginner, a shorter ski would suit you much better than a longer ski, which would glide better, but is more difficult to control.

Simon Dewhurst has written a nice little article on knowing if the ski you’re looking at is worth the money spent. At the end of the day, your ski trip should be fun, not a drag in the snow. Ski Equipment For Your Skiing Holiday - Choosing The Right Ski