NZ riders encouraged to get gear checked for free

The New Zealand Snow Industries Federation (NZSIF) is encouraging skiers and riders to get their gear inspected, free of charge, before hitting the slopes this season.

The programme hopes to reduce the number of injuries on the slopes caused by malfunctioning equipment.

You can get your boots, bindings and board base and edge checked for free at any NZISF retailer identified by the organisation and also bearing an equipment check sticker.

For a full list of the locations where you can get your gear checked out visit www.nzsif.org.nz