by G. Kunkel

Created on: November 12, 2009

Budget Friendly Ideas for the Skiers You Know

If you've been shopping for ski gear lately, you know how expensive it is. Thankfully, not all ski related items are expensive. If you are shopping for inexpensive gifts for skiers this holiday season, you do have budget-friendly options. Here are a few low-cost gifts that any skier would appreciate this holiday season.

-Ski Beanie
Even after skiers have put away their helmets for the day, they'll still need to keep their head warm at night. It will also do a great job of covering up that bad case of 'helmet hair' during apres-ski gatherings. Beanies today come in a variety of men's and women's styles to suit any skiers fashion desire. They can be made from synthetic or natural fibers. Wool beanies are extremely warm but can be itchy. A great place to find inexpensive ski beanies for gifts is at e4hats.com. The average price is around $19.99.

-Grabber Hand Warmers
Bitterly cold winter days sometimes make even the warmest mittens and gloves fail to do their job. Grabber Hand Warmers will help your hands stay warm on those days. They make an excellent inexpensive gift that skiers will appreciate. Rather than buy expensive ones at the ski resort, you can buy a case of 40 from Overstock.com for $34.99. They also have multi-packs that have a combination of 8 hand warmers, 8 toe warmers, and 8 body warmers for $28.99.

-Thermal underwear
Thermal underwear is the ideal base layer for skiers on cold winter days. Skiers will enjoy this inexpensive gift that they can use during the holidays. Modern thermal underwear is lightweight and can be made from several different fibers. Different fibers vary in their heat retention and odor retention. They also come in three different weights suited to the skier's level of activity. Inexpensive thermal underwear can be purchased by phone or online at the Sierra Trading Post website www.sierratradingpost.com. Prices range from $8.80 to $33.00. Keep your loved ones warm with this inexpensive gift for skiers.

-Belt
Belts have become quite the fashion statement among skiers. Age is not a factor. What better way to hold up your ski pants and show some style. Belt manufacturer's today make ski belts in a wide range of styles for men and women. If you are stumped on which belt to choose, a three-row studded belt is always popular among all ages. Men's and women's belts make an excellent inexpensive gift for skiers. Eternalsnow.com carries men's and women's belts starting at $12.00 in their clearance

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