Manufacturers have recognised the differences in the female anatomy. Designers are addressing the way these difference affect a woman's performance. Most brands now offer a range of boots and skis for women.

Boots are designed and made to fit the female shape. They accommodate a woman's narrower ankles, and lower calf muscles. The softer boots are easier to flex. Gel liners, heel lifts and custom-made footbeds improve the fit and performance.

There's women's skis for beginners to experts; from aspiring carvers to freeriders. They are lighter in weight and softer in flex. On many women's models, the bindings are mounted forward of the men's setting.

Equipment that is designed for women can help avoid knee injuries. Choose the right products for fit, comfort, safety and performance.

Many women's ski programmes include advice on equipment, and help you make the right choices.

Articles:

Women's Intuition by Kellee Katagi

Winter fun for women expands with new ski designs, warmer boots, simple-to-use snowshoes, and female friendly gear for all levels and sizes - SnowSports Industries America News (Winter 2004/05)

Why buy women's skis and boots? Here's why! by Lisa Feinberg Densmore
"Even the most athletic, powerful women are rarely as strong as men of comparable size. As a result, women tend to develop a skiing style based more on finesse than raw power. Women also have physical differences from men that affect ski and ski boot performance, and ski boot fit."

How Women's Skis Differ by Krista Crabtree
Women-specific skis are the industry buzz. But what makes a women's ski unique?

Female Friendly Gear for All Levels
More High-Performance Skis, Boards and Boots; New Fit Features and Insulating Systems (Product highlights for winter 2003/04)
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Ski Like a Girl by Natalie Kurylko
More women than men try skiing each year, but men outnumber women almost two-to-one on the hill. Where do women go? And why? A peek into Jeannie Thoren's world of women's clinics reveals the answers.

Hey Ladies! Check this out! by Brian Caledon
So why is a guy writing about Women’s equipment? He explains why in this article on Ski-Review.com.

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