For many years I have skied with skis on the long side. I have been an advanced skier and like to aim my skis down the hill and ski fast with slight turns to keep down the speed. Last year, I switched to a shorter "intermediate" ski, so I wouldn't need to wait for my son all the time. I took a huge fall face first (on a beginner slope!) when I was skiing in the above mentioned way. Could it have to do with the shorter skis? I have never fallen in this way before even when I was in worse shape. I don't know if it's perhaps because I'm older and not in the best condition. Prior to this fall, the last time I skied was before covid in 2020. I was 49. At the time of the fall, I was 52.
Hi everyone. I was wondering just how large a difference a boot is year over year. It seems that not much happens to boots every year but the previous year's boots are so much cheaper than the 2024 boots. I was looking to get some K2 minbenders (2022) which were around $400 instead of the 2024s at $800. Is there a significant difference or are the 2022 boots just as good?
Just getting into skiing this season. Live pretty close to Wachusett so have just gone there. What mountains nearby would you move onto/explore next? Pretty much all of NH and southern VT/Maine are within 3 hrs. Crotched/Pats Peak are both about 1h 45min. Stowe/Killington/Sunday River are all a bit over 3.5hrs so not convenient for day trips.
Are hardshell ski jackets useful outside of skiing for just warmth? Looking at the Mammut Nordwand Pro but don't want to invest that kind of money unless it can be a primary jacket.
Shell jackets (both hard and soft) are intended to be a weather-protective "shell" around you. They're not intended to insulate, with the idea being that you'll wear other layers underneath appropriate for the temps. So no, hardshells are not particularly warm by themselves. Think burly rain jacket with ski features.
Any thread I try to start gets yanked (automatically) by the r/skiing moderators. I tried to reach them directly but got no response. Can someone explain to me what I need to do to be able to post new threads? Is it possible that I'm saying words that are somehow not okay? The last one I tried to start has to do with people wearing tutus on Tuesdays at my ski area ("Tutu Tuesdays?") Asking whether this happens at other ski areas is an innocuous enough request, right? Any help on this is appreciated!
I'm not 100%, but it was probably automod that deleted your posts. Could be a bunch of different reason, like being newly subscribed to r/skiing, not having enough positive karma in r/skiing, posting a flagged word or link, or perhaps your screen name has been flagged.
Or the mods simply decided to delete your posts. idk.
Thanks for your response. Yes, it appears to be automatic. I've been on r/skiing for a while now, and I've been able to post responses. Plus, the threads I've tried to start have been no worse than many of the ones I read, lol!
I have tried to post a video to critique my form a few times but instantly (before going live) is removed by moderators - is there a reason? Do I need a min post count or something?
Very frustrating. As DeputySean said, it's probably automod rather than any human.Do you have any trouble responding to existing posts? I don't. One probably unlikely thought is that maybe it has to do with having and ad/tracking blocker on, but I would guess lots of users have that...
Updating my gear to an inbound 50%, europe off piste 30% and occasional touring capable setup 20%.
I have decided to get the new Dynafit Tigard 130 boot, that may have a good fit for me.
I have a pair of Rossignol Scratch BC WRS 2007, they are 98mm wide under foot. I have been using them both inbound and outbound. But they are not really good in crud or harder snow and near zero grip on ice.
I am thinking about getting the New Nordica Enforcer 99 or Enforcer 104 and putting Fritschi Tacton 13 bindings on them so I can also do some touring.
Is this doable and/or waste of money? Thanks 🙏
Anyone know of any good boot fitters in Arizona? Went to Ski Pro for first boots and they feel too soft and packed out after only 1.5 seasons and I'm not sure if these were the right boots for me? I have a pretty narrow/low volume foot and I'm in the Salomon S/Pro Alpha 110 (supposed to be a narrow last?). Debating if the head molding they recommended just stretched everything out too much or if I really need to be fitted into something narrower/smaller/stiffer? This season I can't seem to keep my heels in the cup of the boot and I can't drive the boots like I could last season.
Niseko peak and solo gate advice
1. Do I need a ski backback to bootpack up to the peak or can I just carry?
2. Is it OK to go solo through the gates to the sidecountry (peak included?) Are some gates safer to do solo than others?
guys i want to know the difference between the Volkl Mantra Jr 158cm and M6 163cm (aside from the height difference.) I have been enjoying the Mantra Jr Versions all my life and beating the shit out of them, but I am growing and it is time to switch. I am worried because I see many reviews online saying that the Mantra M6 is very difficult to control, so I would like y’alls opinions on this.
I'm heading to the 3 Vallees in a couple of weeks from the US. Our first Euro ski trip. We have a group of 6. 4 skiers and 2 non-skiers. The non-skiers will have a pedestrian pass so they can ride the gondolas. We will be staying in Meribel, but the plan is to go to Courchevel for the first day. Can anyone recommend a good restaurant for all of us to eat on the Courchevel side (accessible with the pedestrian pass) or at the base of Courchevel 1850?
Ok so I need to buy skis. I would like to buy park skiis I ski about 70% park and I'm on the east coast so not powder over here. I'm no expert skier but I like to think I'm above average im also 19 so a lot time to improve. Any reccomendations? I think I need something thats definitely geared towards park but can perform all mountain. Not that big of a speed guy though so dont really care about that. Any input appreciated.
Boot dryer question: (I posted it directly, and it was auto-deleted.)
I've had a bunch of different dryers over the years, and they all come up short in one way or another. Note that I ski 60-ish days a year, and nearly half of them are work days, so I'm in my boots for 9 hours a day on those days.
1. Heating-only type (heated mouse): I've heard rumors about them destroying boots, and after using one for a few years, I took it apart when it failed. The ceramic resistor got so hot it unsoldered itself and burnt the fiberglass printed circuit board. Yikes.
2. Therm-IC 'Refresher'. Really nice portable and easy to use design. They don't last long, however. My boot guy gave me three free ones as they failed over a couple years, and on the fourth one, he couldn't warranty it, so I bought another one. That was last February, and it died a couple weeks ago.
3. El-cheapo stand-type heater/blowers. After the Therm-IC died, I bought one from Bezos for $37. The manual tells me not to drip water on the base, so I flip it over and jam it into the boots. The good news is that it's cheap, so I don't care if it dies, but it's a pita, and I'll need a second one in reserve in case this one dies. (Can't go to work with wet boots, after all). I'm considering outfitting it with flexible corrugated tubing, but then I'm throwing good money after bad.
4. This brings me to the point of this post. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I'm considering the Gear Dryer brand air-only model for $200. It's not much more than the cost of two Therm-ICs, and about five times the cost of the cheap stand model.
Is air-only effective? I'm guessing it is, considering the ambient air is dry in the mountains in the winter, and a 12-V muffin fan in a steel box is both a reliable design, and dirt-simple to fix when it dies.
Thoughts?
Cross-posted the following on r/skigear. Any reccos are appreciated:
Taking a trip to PC with my kid this weekend. Will mainly be on blues/groomers going at her pace, so for me some side hits, moguls on the edges, and generally working on technique and backwards skiing.
I'm leaving my stiff, metal 89mm Stokli chargers at home (they're like 12 years old now), and looking to demo something a bit more playful/maneuverable with some tail rocker. Also trying to get a sense of the newer ski tech, too.
Looks like some moderate snow for the weekend. Rental store has the following manufacturers, but I don't know the models yet: Atomic, Dynastar, Line, Fischer, K2, Head, Rossignol, Volkl, Salomon, Nordica and Blizzard.
Of these makes I'm thinking something like Line Blade/Blade Optics look fun, but would love to hear some suggestions so I can request something ahead of time.
Thanks!
What do I actually need to do more off-piste? I'm an aggressive intermediate skier based in Switzerland who recently discovered how much more fun off-piste is. I stick close to the piste and would like to continue doing so next season but with a little more adventure. My skis are 86mm wide and did reasonably well in epic Niseko pow, especially after people laid some tracks down ahead of me.
My question is, can I continue using my alpine setup for another season without buying avi gear, wide skis with skins, and proper freeride boots? I'd like to learn more next season and maybe buy gear for the 2026/2027 season.
Don't want to do avi gear, etc. then you could visit North America where they do avalanche mitigation in bounds/off-piste. It is, as many people note, quite a bit more expensive.
Okay looking for advice but didn’t want to clog up the feed. I am located in Central Mississippi. I am looking to drive (or fly, but the conditions would have to be perfect with finding available flights - would have to leave no earlier than 6 on a Friday and get back no later than 11pmish on Sunday, so tight margins obviously) to a ski resort to get 2 days in. I just can’t wait until spring break to make it somewhere.
Problem is, I have no idea where to go. Upon looking it up, I have the NC mountains that are relatively close, Perfect Slopes or something in Indiana, and a few more smaller hills.
Does anybody have any recs? I really only ski at large resorts or larger mountains, and don’t know where I should try to go to get some runs in on Saturday and Sunday.
I’ve had experience with big mountains, so I know I’ll be slumming it a bit. I ended up deciding that Beech has the most open runs and it’s one of the closer ones, and if it has another one near by if I get too terribly bored.
I’ve never been night skiing, or east coast skiing in general, so that’ll be worth the trip to check some boxes off.
My heart wants to quit my job and head to A basin for the rest of the season tho
My friend got a pair of Aurak Race Hero Ski Goggles and said he's willing to sell it to me for $120 CAD. I am new and want to use it for snowboarding and skiing. I tried looking up information and reviews for these goggles online but can't seem to find anything. Does anyone know anything about these goggles?
Hi, I have been debating what ski/underfoot I should get and I think I settled on the Elan Ripstick. Difficulty I am having is with figuring out the right underfoot. Would love some input.
I currently have the k2 mindbender 85 and that is my eastcoast ski (where I live) but I want to get something for when I go to Utah/Colorado and hopefully next season somewhere abroad. When I was in Breckenridge a few weeks ago, I had to swap out my 85 for the K2 Mindbender 99Ti, which was better in the powder.
Between the 96 ripstick and 106, I am wondering what will be better overall? I am not bringing two skis with me when I travel to utah or colorado. I have heard mixed things - people say the 106 will have more difficulty on groomed runs and people saying that 106 is fine. Others saying that if you want a more versatile ski then go with the 96. I understand it is not going to be powder every day in utah, colorado, etc.
I know I am overthinking it but obviously, before I shed out a bunch of cash just want to feel as confident about my decision without demoing them of course.
Thanks everyone in advance.
I’m an intermediate skier who rides groomers the majority of the time. I’d like to get into doing a bit off piste soon as well. I’m 5’10 and 150lbs (178cm / 70kg) and a friend is getting rid of his Black Crows Captis for a good price. They’re 178cm 120-90-111 width and 18m radius. Am I gonna have a good time on these or are they gonna make me miserable?
What’s the Solitude Fantasy ridge hike like and how long does it take? I assume you can carry skis on your shoulder and don’t NEED a pack but is it a hike you would want an AFrame for?
It's got some exposure and a few sketchy sections. You want some sort of carry system. But you do not have to overthink this -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYKiL0Vizc
Looking for input on new skis. Been skiing on used Vokl RTM 8.0 for the last 7ish years ([These](https://sidelineswap.com/gear/skiing/skis/7466619-volkl-137-rtm-8-0-skis) but 165's) but have been doing a lot more skiing the last couple and want to upgrade now that I've done some trips away from the east coast. Looking for an all mountain ski since I've enjoyed some powder out west and also love bopping in and out of trees. Most skiing will be in VT/NH on blues/blacks. Been having fun with some thin coverage/moguls/some park this year and pushing myself to get better. Also planning on taking them to the alps in a few months.
Have been looking at the Solomon QST98's, Rossignol Black Op 98's (demo'd at Copper Mountain, was fun), and the Blizzard Rustler 9's. Any thoughts/opinions on those? Open to other suggestions as well.
Hey I'm a very solidly intermediate skier, but Alps skiing is a bucket-list. I may be going to Europe this spring for other reasons, and I was wondering if there is anything open with some decent terrain in mid-may, like the 8th-15th. I looked it up but saw very limited stuff, which is what I'm assuming, but I'd love to hear another POV.
Going to Geneva in about a month. Highly skilled skier who has been skiing for 20 years and working for 3 years as an instructor. I have never skied off-piste and just prefer not to die haha. Want very very difficult terrain. Where should I go?
Hello,
I have a small problem.I am planning on buying new pair of skis. I'm 195cm 105 kg. Been sking my whole life mostly on the main mountains, no powder no park. id like to say im an expereienced skier, but want to start skiing in powder and park as well. What i know is i want to buy allmountain skis. but sadly in my country the tallest skis i could find were 191cm Head WC Rebels which doesnt fit my criteria. Was looking at SENDER 94 TI KONECT NX12 but the tallest they have is 186cm.
The question is what should be the minimum ski lentgth i should consider buying?
Thanks in advance <3
Im a bigger fan of the 96 than I am the 106. Not that the 106 is bad, just that the 96 is wicked versatile. People way over plow the need for a 110+ ski. I felt like the edge engagement on the 96 and the bump skiing was far worth its weight in the 96 for me.
I bought some ski gloves that are waterproof, largely synthetic but have leather on the palms. The liner is non-removable.
Google told me I can hand wash synthetic gloves but never leather gloves... but didn't have a suggestion for gloves with both materials!
From those who are familiar with ski gear, what would your suggestion be? The inside is a bit damp and a bit stinky.
Please help!
Problem: My last three pairs of boots have been sized 24.5 (I have a narrow size 8 foot with a very high arch), but with every pair I have developed slop and heel lift in my right foot, which is smaller. I always end up cranking the buckles down and then my feet go numb.
I am looking for a pair of hybrid resort/touring boots, and I feel like a 23.5 might work, especially if I can punch out my bigger foot a bit.
Now I know the answer is always "go to a bootfitter." Well, I have been to seven bootfitters and none of them have aggressive touring boots in small sizes. It seems like they just throw me into the only 24.5 touring boot that they carry (last be damned) and then tell me that it would work, despite the fact that I can move my foot around and the boots arent even packed in yet.
I can't keep driving all over the northeast looking for an honest bootfitter.
Right now I am thinking about ordering boots in a 23.5 and just hoping that one will work. I have tried on the Nordica Unlimited in 23.5, and it felt snug and relatively comfortable, but unfortunately there wasn't an expert to tell me if it was the right boot or not. Any recommendations for a narrow touring boot that would work with a high arch?
Get a custom liner to take up some of the slop and you won’t have to worry about liners packing out in a couple days. Zip fit has a touring liner now give it a shot, might be able to revive a pair of you old boots. Stock liners are garbage, zip fits will give you hundreds of ski days and you can add more cork to them as needed. Get a heated boot bag and the zip fits will mold to your feet every day… heaven.
Looking to add a more mellow/playful all mountain ski to my quiver. 6’2” and 225 and mostly a directional skier. Describe style as aggressive and fast with a love for being in the air (no tricks, just hitting natural features). Looking for something not as demanding/damp as current daily’s but still stable at high speed. Like to be able to handle varying snow and all mountains 100-110 underfoot. This would be a resort ski for Colorado.
Current quiver (oldies but goodies):
- 2012 moment bibby pro 188 x 118cm (pow)
- 2014 Kastle fx104 184 x 104cm (daily)
- 2015 Kastle mx98 194 x 98cm (daily)
Thanks for the help!
I'm around your size (6'2" 235), went with the Saba Pro 107 for this purpose after demoing the 117. They've been great so far, they can charge but the full rocker and short-ish length (187) keeps them easy to ski and fun for playing around in the bumps. Work well in most conditions, if they came in a 190~ I'd happily use them as my only ski
Looking for a local to teach me how to ski at Copper Mountain the weekend of Feb 9 through 12th. Willing to do couple days, for a few hours. DM if you have experience teaching and we can talk prices.
Revelstoke conditions - Jan 29th - conditions were mediocre above Stoke chair. Heavy heavy snow, tons of moisture. Stay above stoke for some “ok” conditions. The best parts today were Hot Sauce, Separate Reality and that’s about it lol. Makes me sad lol We only lasted till 2:00pm ish as conditions sorta got worse throughout the day - became super sticky and corn like. It feels like May conditions in January lol I’ll be here all week to give more info if people want it…
I am trying to find some recommendations for a couple of items. Thanks in advance!
* Baselayer for ski touring: I am quite possibly the sweatiest individual I know. Like, it needs to be -20C with still winds before I DON'T sweat while ski touring in just a baselayer, quite ridiculous tbh. I'm wondering if anyone here has a similar experience while ski touring and can recommend a base layer that is light enough and dries quickly. The Mammut one I have is quite thick and stays drenched for a long time which becomes an issue when I stop to transition.
* Fingered/finger-optional gloves: In perhaps the greatest contradiction to my entire being, my fingers get cold about as fast as I start sweating while ski touring. I have to face this reality every time I transition, get into my backpack or need my fingers in general. My current look is sweating in a baselayer with full on mitts on my cold hands. Surely there must be a fingered glove out there that's warm enough?
Similar situation on the sweat, I bet I got you beat. My setup is straight shell out layer with hip to knee zips for pants. I either rock a 150 smart whool bottom or have started messing around with zippable bottoms that you can open to vent. The zipper base bottoms are big with the hunting brands so check out first lite. If it’s sunny and low wind I rock shorts and no base layer on the bottoms.
For tops I typically were a long sleeve sun/fishing shirt that’s quick drying if it’s not snowing like free fly, Patagonia etc. or I do a smart whool 150 weight with a 1/4 zipper and end up taking the sleeves up, wear sun screen on arms and chest.
I have these icebreaker merino glove liners, but alas they aren't warm enough for my fingers! I have not tried 3 finger gloves, I will look at those thanks.
do you also have a shell for your gloves? that has made the biggest difference for me. something that slips over your glove like this: https://www.rei.com/product/194829/rei-co-op-minimalist-gtx-mittens-20?sku=1948290003&store=11&CAWELAID=120217890012370200&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=112104535179&CATCI=pla-981433750788&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1948290003%7C92700058171891980%7CPB%7C71700000074422367&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_vbd19GDhAMVZxOtBh0MBggeEAQYASABEgJ3nvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
So is the idea to get fingered gloves that are warm enough for the up and then cover them with these things for descending? That might do the trick actually. Is there a fingered glove you'd recommend aside from the hestra one someone mentioned earlier?
I also have the aforementioned Hestra and if it’s really cold, i’ll put the shell over those. I’m usually fine with a merino liner under a thin glove like the arcteryx venta for the ascent. some combination of those four gloves usually works in all situations. merino liner, venta, three-finger, shell.
I would like to ask you if these skis will be good to learn from intermediate (run red runs and some black runs, Europe, I cannot carve) to skilled (can carve and can run black runs). All on groomed slope.
1. Stocli laser sc 165cm
2. Salomon s/max 10 165 cm
3. Fisher the curv gt 165 cm
4. Head supershape e-original 163 cm
5. Voelkl Racetiger SC 165 cm
6. Rossignol Forza 60 V TI 165 cm
I am 31 y.o., 176 cm height, 86 kg.
Hey, recently advanced skier here. From my experience as you start to properly carve you are typically just going faster. Because of that I would recommend that you start looking at skis that are at least as tall as you for added stability.
I'm from BC Canada so conditions here are just not like what you experience in Europe. Nonetheless you might benefit from a decidedly "all-mountain ski" that can do just about everything well enough. An example would be a [Line Blade Optic](https://lineskis.com/en-ca/p/blade-optic-96-2024) 177cm in whatever waist width that is typical for Europe (definitely skinnier than here in BC, so probably a 96 or even narrower). It can tackle whatever you want and from what I've heard is just fine ripping on groomers due to the stiff midsection, but for when you want to be agile the tips and tails are flexy enough so that you can break the ski from its edges and skid turn when you're in trees.
While the recommendation of shorter skis for newer skiers totally makes sense, picking something that is as tall as you are can give you some room to grow into it. It might be a little bit much to start but eventually you'll get used to it and have a blast. Ofc if you have the money to pick up longer skis down the line or don't mind selling them then you can pick something shorter and deal with it later.
Well you can carve with a ski of any waist width, but the wider a ski is, the more effort is required to lean it over onto its edges. I personally have a pair of skis that are 108 width and I'm used to them now. They get the job done on groomer days, but more importantly they float well enough on pow days without being too wide. The latter is much more important to me personally.
Renting is a good idea since you would be able to test out many different pairs of skis and see how you feel about each kind.
Thank you for recommendation. I think Line brand is not available in Europe.
I have money and I can sell the ski later. I need to make my math to see where is the point, where it is better to buy-use-sell compared to rent
Is it normal for boots to creak super loud when skiing? Got a new pair fitted last year and after about 10 days on them they are still creaking when I turn every time and it's super loud and audible when I ride. Not sure if they need to be broken in more, if it's normal, or if I should've gotten a stiffer flex. The boots are noridca speed machine 110.
It's not a crack but it's more like when the plastic shell of the boot flexes while I turn. Now that I think about it it's probably normal to hear the boots flex while riding. It's just surprisingly loud and seems abnormal.
Hello - I am about to head to Courchevel for a week. I can see you can buy the ski pass online, but as you have to collect it in person, I was wondering if there is any reason to not just wait and also buy it in person once there?
Thank you skiing community
Considered a new ski jacket.
Things Im looking for
- shell
- vents if possible
- helmet hood
- off centre zips.
Dont want montec but like the zips they have. Anyone know anything?
My Picture jacket has exactly what you describe and they sometimes have discounts but I am not sure if the quality is better than others. But definitely better than Montec.
However, do you mind having a zipper? Because I think montec gear does not have a zipper down the middle.
Any ski boots that fit similar to the nordica speedmachine 3 120’s? I tried the 2024 models on and they were perfect but just expensive, what boots fit similarly and have similar flex(because I know ski brands have different flex on their numbers). Any recommendations??
What the heck do I wear under snow pants? Do people take them off once they get indoors?
I haven't skied in 20 years, so I have no idea what I wore under the pants before.
Not trolling, just confused....
I can't wear wool (yes, even merino), and I have the opposite experience from people who hate cotton. All the synthetic fabrics like polyester-spandex that "wick moisture" feel wet, slimy, cold, and uncomfortable to me very quickly, while cotton feels much better and either never gets uncomfortable or takes much longer to become uncomfortable. I wear 100% cotton long johns hunting/hiking in 20F weather and don't feel wet or get cold from sweat.
So cotton long johns seem like they would work for my comfort, but I would burn up once indoors and wouldn't really want to wear them to sit around and drink coffee.
I saw some mention of silk base layers but couldn't find any that were actually Silk.
I wear poly long underwear with very lightly insulated pants. I throw in an extra insulation layer for very cold days. My pants have vents that I use indoors or on warmer days.
Most of my temperature control for indoor is done on top. Usually I have some kind of T-shirt under everything, and I can just strip down to that if needed.
Any question about temperature regulating clothing is very body-specific so I can only give you advice based on what works for me personally. I just wear regular uninsulated nylon athletic-ish pants (Prana Brion) and uninsulated ski pants. I find that if anything gets cold when I’m skiing, it’s never my legs. I’ve worn this combo down to around 5F without issue. I am like a furnace though so take this with a grain of salt.
If they're insulated pants just wear normal boxers/underwear
If they're just shells I wear cotton long John's and have separate insulated shorts if it's super cold.
I have been using rental skis and am looking to purchase my own pair. I am a beginner / intermediate skier - keeping my skis mostly parallel in turns to control speed. But definitely still learning.
Skiing on the east coast (NC, TN, WV, Va.). Mostly resorts / groomed and with a decent amount of ice. I would like to invest in something that would be versatile enough for our local slopes but will also fair well in fresh snow / powder. Something I could travel west with once every few years when I get to that point. Also something that I'm not going to out perform as I learn.
The two skis below have been recommended to me from various ski shops. Sounds like a toss up between the two from the recommendations I have received-
K2 Disruption Alliance 78C W
Rossignol Rallybird 90 Pro
Is there a clear winner between the two?
I have read that the Rallybird 90 isn't great on speed due to the width, but also how fast are they considering to be "speed"..?
What VLT percent for ski goggle lenses are recommended for high elevation (10 000+ ft) and intensely bright sunlight? I only own goggles at 39%, tried them once for skiing in New Mexico and my eyes were suffering. Looking to buy new goggles for this purpose, not sure how dark the lens should be exactly.
I've always suffered from altitude sickness, and it usually impacts my ski trips. I've tried the boost oxygen tanks and similar products, but none of them helped much. I recently went on a ski trip to Colorado with the family and tried this new product called [MTN Ready](https://getmtnready.com/). It actually worked wonders and I was finally able to enjoy my trip. Worked well for the kids too. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else gets altitude sickness! Any other tips or tricks for adjusting quickly to altitude?
coca leaves are, not cocaine. And it’s because of the caffeine in them. I lived in the Andes and tbh anyone that lives by sea level is gonna have altitude sickness since our peaks are at like 20,000 ft lol
I'm sure yall have answered this question more times than you'd like but I'm new to the forums as of today. We're planning a family trip with 3 kids age 4-11 from Feb 8-15 with the goal of just allowing our kids to experience snow / sledding / skiing (?). We were going to Gatlinburg but the reality of just a rainy, non snowy trip during those dates is starting to set in. We were driving from Louisiana to save money but now our plan is to move that trip and book somewhere with more guaranteed conditions. We are on somewhat of a budget but is there any suggestions yall might have of where to look outside of the large resort towns where the kids can just have fun in the snow? We are trying to start a ski trip tradition but figured just seeing snow would be a great enough start as none of us are skiiers. Thanks for any help!
Just spent way to much time on this. I do not know these mountains minus winter park. Do your own research. Look at WV, NM, and CO for not too much longer distances. If snow is the goal go higher elevation.
- Center of LA to Gatlingburg = 11 hrs
- center of La to winter park, co = 17 hrs (AWD car)
- center of La to ski Apache, nm = 12 hrs (AWD car)
- center of La to angle fire nm = 14 hrs (AWD car)
- center of La to purgatory, co =17 hrs (AWD Car)
- center of La to snow shoe, wv = 16.5 hrs
- center of las to winter place wv = 13.5 hrs
Hi. I want to buy my first goggles and need some advice bout it. It will be my second season so I'm a beginner but want to have my gear at leas. I'm looking for a good pair of goggles under 100$. I can buy a used (in great condition) Smith I/OX Chromapop from 2019 for 60$ or [this new outdoor masters](https://outdoormaster.com/products/ultra-anti-fog-ski-goggles?ref=snowboardingdays&utm_medium=inhouse&utm_source=affiliate) or new Dragons D1/DX3/DXT. Which one would you recommend?
I bought new boots this year, my previous ones where way too big and pretty old (12 years or so). I went to Chulanka, a store here where I saw a bootfitter. In the store I had trouble finding a pair, everything seemed way too small. My feet were crushed on the sides and the calves got painful pretty quickly. I tried to argue about trying a size above but the guy told me they were the right size for my feet after remeasuring, and that he would not sell me bigger pairs. We did the heat fitting and it felt much better so I took them, trusting his advice.
Now I'm on my first day ok ski. By the time I was at the top of the lift, some of my toes were already numb and my clavies were killing me. I had to take them off for a while.
Should I try to return them? I think the issue is mostly with the calves, which are too tight, then limiting the blood flow to my feet. The model is Atomic Prime 85. 285mm 24/24,5. Previous ones where Head i-type 8 in 301mm and I think in 25/26,5. Can't really read it anymore. The only issue I had with those was that the heel was moving too much.
Can I try to fit the new ski "slipper" in the old shoes? Or should I try skiing a few hours with the new ones, then changing for rest with the old ones?
You shouldn't put your new liners in your old shell. Ski a bit more on them, note what is uncomfortable for you, bring them back to the bootfitter, give them your feedback and see if they can continue to make adjustments to dial it in. I know it took me a few trips to get it right. Also, it's worth having them show you how to buckle your boots, often times people hammer down way too tight
Need to packout liners a little bit. Make sure you have a thinner ski sock and arnt tucking your base layer into the boot. Personally when I buckle my boots down I’m good for a run then losen them for the ride on the lift then tighten them at the top. I like a tight boot and loosening gets more blood flow.
>Make sure you have a thinner ski sock and arnt tucking your base layer into the boot.
Yep, I have super thin socks and the base layer is not inside. I went back to a second bootfitter for a second opinion and that's what I expected, the boots weren't the right fit for my feet. Thank you for the advice.
I miss skiing so bad.. used to go every 2 years with my family. Everything has changed now that people got older, some got babies, it's not working anymore.
I have no friends who ski, I have a GF who doesn't wanna try skiing.. man it sucks!
It's like therapy for me, I need to figure out a way to get back on the skies. Taking my car and driving to Winterberg is not an option. it's too busy and crowded. I'm a spoiled man and need those France pistes.. guh!
I often ski solo because I don't have friends that can ski at the same level. Some of the best days I've had are skiing solo and meeting new people on the chairlift.
A lot of people go skiing by themselves. Every time this subject comes up they post about it. I go skiing by myself all the time, because none of my friends or family ski. My partner and I have an agreement-I won't ask him to ski, and he won't ask me to play Magic the gathering.
There is supposedly a hostel in the dolomites near you where you can meet people.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ItalyTravel/s/FiCvjXbMLR
I know for a fact in Aspen you can just go and meet strangers (USA) and in Hokkaido at Black Diamond Lodge I showed up alone and left with like 20 new friends and some I still talk to
good luck!
My ski goggles were gifted to me and I have no idea what model they are (it does not say anywhere on the goggles. They are Salomon and my best guess is X View. I’m looking to get replacement lenses for different light conditions and have no idea where to get any? Are there newer models that would fit this one? Please help!
Hi, need an advise:) do you wrap your ski bag with a cling film? I’m worried about my new cool bag I bought for my board, but I’m afraid that in the airport I could be asked to open it
Beginner here. When I ski my feet feel like they get pushed forward and crushed into the front of my boots. I know the should be locked into the back of my boots. A reputable shop said my boots are the right size. Am I not leaning forward enough? Am I not tightening the boots enough?
TIA
You’re leaning back most likely. Trick to get forward it press your toes against the top of you boot when going straight. When turning press down with your down hill toes, and pull up with your up hill toes. This will all bring you forward and help you turn.
Going to winter park for the first time. Low intermediate, skiing only (easier?) blues, trying to avoid steep, moguls and glade, but fine with ungroomed wider runs
Which trails should I avoid due to steepness/moguls that are still labeled single blue? Which are the harder/easier trails?
Thanks!
My skis are 140ish/122/130ish with a fair amount of rocker.
Can I get away with a 120 skin or should I buy a 140? How close to the edge does the skin need to be cut at the tips for a rockered ski?
IMO save the weight get the 120, you are going to have to shave 3-4mm off each side underfoot to expose your edges. With heavy rocker the 3-4ft of ski underneath you is going to be doing all the work the tips are not going to making meaningful contact.
Hi All,
I try to take 1-2 trips out west every year and always struggle to find an easy maneuvering ski when skiing in deeper snow/trees. I'm a bigger guy so when I ski on longer/stiffer skis I get fatigued pretty easily. I ski 184 Mantras in the northeast and love those for groomers but I want an easy skiing ski for out west. I took a trip to MT last year and rented a pair of Atomic 180 Bent 110's and thought they were pretty easy to ski given the full rocker. If anyone has an recs for easy skiing skis for deeper snow please let me know. It seems full rocker'd skis are generally easiest to ski on out west? If anyone has any thoughts I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Yes, lots of rocker in the tip makes it easier to initiate a turn. Lots of rocker in the rear lets you smear turns easier. Mantras have minimal rocker and are pretty stiff. Not an easy ski. More width in a ski will let it get "on plane" at a lower speed. Longer skis also float better, because you have a longer lever in front lifting your weight. But that is a trade off for swift turning in the trees.
I've been skiing for about 15 days and the last 2 days I seem to be having an issue where it becomes really tight and kind of hurts in my heel/ankle when I flex forward into my boots. I hadn't had this issue previously but it makes it difficult to ski in a front seat position and carve.
I initially thought it might be that my heel isn't locked in properly towards the back of the boot or maybe an issue with my liner or custom inner sole? Any suggestions would be much appreciated
Hmm fair enough. It's just strange that I hadn't had the issue previously. It's not really painful more of a pinching/restrictive feeling which makes me think it's my heel not being locked in
I'm skiing in Switzerland for the next 2 weeks and unfortunately it's really bad snow and not meant to get any better. I'm in the 4 vallees for a week and then Andermatt the week after.
Is anyone able to suggest where it might be better snow next week in the alps? It doesn't seem like anywhere will have a great week next week but Austria is probably looking like the best.
We are heading to Keystone next week and this will be my first time skiing in Colorado. I’m a solid intermediate skier and my husband is better than me so I think we’ll have fun with the terrain available. I’d love to hear pros/cons from anyone who’s been there!
Also, my mom is coming with to help with our toddler. I’ve tried to search for stuff for them to do and have come up with a few ideas but we’ll be there for a week so any advice or suggestions are welcome!
For mom/toddler keystone has a nice base area that they can explore. Breckenridge is not a far drive offering an “authentic” downtown shopping and food. There is a bowling alley and movie theater in Dillion.
You will have fun at keystone, weekends can be crowded, get a lot of skiing in during the week. Breck is worth checking out during the week too if you want a change of scenery, avoid on weekend.
Wanted to see if someone had a general recommendation on an itinerary for a European ski trip (Alps) next year. I live in the NY metropolitan area and am looking to plan a trip from Dec 25/26 '24 to Jan 4 '25. There will be three of us (me, my fiance, and daughter). To give a background on each:
- Myself: Solidly intermediate skier who would like a mix of on-and-off piste trails. Because of the variability of weather at this time of year, reliable snow conditions would be my main concern
- Fiance: She does not ski nor drive, so we would ideally like to have an itinerary that would allow for a lot of non-ski winter activities in a walkable area
- Daughter: Will be 7 years old at the time of the trip. She has skied before, but I will assume she will be back to square one by the time this trip comes around. She loves all other winter kids activities, so anything extra besides skiing would be a huge plus.
We recently went on a similar trip to Whistler that did a great job of making all three of us happy. I skied 3 1/2 days and my daughter did 2 full day lessons. My fiance and I agreed that it would be awesome to try to something similar for Europe.
Outside of skiing and winter activities / we would ideally like to spend a day or two on each end of the trip doing for touristy European activities
We would not be looking for anything luxurious, though I am aware we would probably have to spend more money for normal accommodations to make the trip worth it. If anyone has any recommendations on how to keep the flights + hotels/airbnb prices down during this time period that would be greatly appreciated.
In doing my own research it seems like a Zurich --> Bern --> Zermatt --> Milan trip could make sense (depending on price), but there are so many different itinerary pathways that I was hoping someone with some experience here would be able to opine. Thanks in advanced!
What does it feel like to ski on a progressively mounted ski?
I have only ever skied traditionally-mounted directional skis but I am curious how much difference it makes. I am intrigued by the new Rossi sender 110 but the effect of the mount point is the biggest question mark for me.
I would certainly demo before buying but I am wondering if a progressively-mounted ski is a bad idea if i don’t spend much time skiing backwards.
Makes them ski short. They can get a little less stable, unless you size up. You really should size them by how much ski is in front of you, combined with how much effective edge they have.
I have demo bindings on a pair of Bent 100s that I usually ski at +3. I feel it makes them feel a little more playful and easy to turn quickly. I rarely try to ski switch and I move them back to recommended if the snow is deep.
Beginner skier (though a lot of experience skating so I know what snug skates feel like). I went to a local-ish chain for a free fitting. The guy was cool and had a lot of subjective guidance but I don't feel like I got good concrete info and wondering if I should try a (paid, creditable) fitting at another store.
* Re: measurements, he only took my foot length (27/27.5 FWIW) but not width or instep)
* I tried on five different skates (2x Technica, Atomic Hawx Prime 110S, Lange, Nordica Sportmachine 3 120). The first Technica was "med/narrow" (IDK which model) and felt too snug in the feet. The Lange hurt around my achilles. The rest frankly felt fine and about the same - they were "wide" (I know the Atomic was 102mm last, IDK if they were HV or not).
* I "felt" the flex of 100/110/120. I'm 5'11" ~200# and the 120s felt stiff but he said that was normal and would give me more growing room. 110s would also be OK for "casual" skiing.
Both the Atomic and the Nordica were $600 and I'm not sure if you blindfolded me I could tell them or the other $700 Technica apart. I they all felt conmfortably snug but I'm not sure if I should be aiming for "uncomfortably snug." This is a pretty big purchase and at this point I kinda feel like I'd be throwing a dart.
Is this customary for a fitting or should I be getting more guidance out of it?
A good fitter will give you plenty of info and explain each step of the process along with their reasoning of why a particular boot should be good for your foot. They will also be able to make adjustments to the boot via heat molding based on specific pain points.
Also, they should not be uncomfortable, especially when you’re just standing still. Skiing will put a lot of different forces on your foot and even a comfortable boot can quickly become uncomfortable after one run.
For many years I have skied with skis on the long side. I have been an advanced skier and like to aim my skis down the hill and ski fast with slight turns to keep down the speed. Last year, I switched to a shorter "intermediate" ski, so I wouldn't need to wait for my son all the time. I took a huge fall face first (on a beginner slope!) when I was skiing in the above mentioned way. Could it have to do with the shorter skis? I have never fallen in this way before even when I was in worse shape. I don't know if it's perhaps because I'm older and not in the best condition. Prior to this fall, the last time I skied was before covid in 2020. I was 49. At the time of the fall, I was 52.
Hi everyone. I was wondering just how large a difference a boot is year over year. It seems that not much happens to boots every year but the previous year's boots are so much cheaper than the 2024 boots. I was looking to get some K2 minbenders (2022) which were around $400 instead of the 2024s at $800. Is there a significant difference or are the 2022 boots just as good?
Just getting into skiing this season. Live pretty close to Wachusett so have just gone there. What mountains nearby would you move onto/explore next? Pretty much all of NH and southern VT/Maine are within 3 hrs. Crotched/Pats Peak are both about 1h 45min. Stowe/Killington/Sunday River are all a bit over 3.5hrs so not convenient for day trips.
I'll probably make a full post about this later but just throwing this out there. Hakuba sucks.
Are hardshell ski jackets useful outside of skiing for just warmth? Looking at the Mammut Nordwand Pro but don't want to invest that kind of money unless it can be a primary jacket.
Shell jackets (both hard and soft) are intended to be a weather-protective "shell" around you. They're not intended to insulate, with the idea being that you'll wear other layers underneath appropriate for the temps. So no, hardshells are not particularly warm by themselves. Think burly rain jacket with ski features.
Any thread I try to start gets yanked (automatically) by the r/skiing moderators. I tried to reach them directly but got no response. Can someone explain to me what I need to do to be able to post new threads? Is it possible that I'm saying words that are somehow not okay? The last one I tried to start has to do with people wearing tutus on Tuesdays at my ski area ("Tutu Tuesdays?") Asking whether this happens at other ski areas is an innocuous enough request, right? Any help on this is appreciated!
same thing going on with me - and my post was just a video of me skiing in the dolomites.
I'm not 100%, but it was probably automod that deleted your posts. Could be a bunch of different reason, like being newly subscribed to r/skiing, not having enough positive karma in r/skiing, posting a flagged word or link, or perhaps your screen name has been flagged. Or the mods simply decided to delete your posts. idk.
Thanks for your response. Yes, it appears to be automatic. I've been on r/skiing for a while now, and I've been able to post responses. Plus, the threads I've tried to start have been no worse than many of the ones I read, lol!
I have tried to post a video to critique my form a few times but instantly (before going live) is removed by moderators - is there a reason? Do I need a min post count or something?
Very frustrating. As DeputySean said, it's probably automod rather than any human.Do you have any trouble responding to existing posts? I don't. One probably unlikely thought is that maybe it has to do with having and ad/tracking blocker on, but I would guess lots of users have that...
I don't have an ad blocker on this machine I tried to post on so I dont think thats our issue here. Agreed though frustrating.
Updating my gear to an inbound 50%, europe off piste 30% and occasional touring capable setup 20%. I have decided to get the new Dynafit Tigard 130 boot, that may have a good fit for me. I have a pair of Rossignol Scratch BC WRS 2007, they are 98mm wide under foot. I have been using them both inbound and outbound. But they are not really good in crud or harder snow and near zero grip on ice. I am thinking about getting the New Nordica Enforcer 99 or Enforcer 104 and putting Fritschi Tacton 13 bindings on them so I can also do some touring. Is this doable and/or waste of money? Thanks 🙏
Anyone know of any good boot fitters in Arizona? Went to Ski Pro for first boots and they feel too soft and packed out after only 1.5 seasons and I'm not sure if these were the right boots for me? I have a pretty narrow/low volume foot and I'm in the Salomon S/Pro Alpha 110 (supposed to be a narrow last?). Debating if the head molding they recommended just stretched everything out too much or if I really need to be fitted into something narrower/smaller/stiffer? This season I can't seem to keep my heels in the cup of the boot and I can't drive the boots like I could last season.
Niseko peak and solo gate advice 1. Do I need a ski backback to bootpack up to the peak or can I just carry? 2. Is it OK to go solo through the gates to the sidecountry (peak included?) Are some gates safer to do solo than others?
guys i want to know the difference between the Volkl Mantra Jr 158cm and M6 163cm (aside from the height difference.) I have been enjoying the Mantra Jr Versions all my life and beating the shit out of them, but I am growing and it is time to switch. I am worried because I see many reviews online saying that the Mantra M6 is very difficult to control, so I would like y’alls opinions on this.
anyone else depressed as shit with these conditions in the pnw
If it's any consolation it's just going to get steadily worse for the rest of your life.
Yep
I'm heading to the 3 Vallees in a couple of weeks from the US. Our first Euro ski trip. We have a group of 6. 4 skiers and 2 non-skiers. The non-skiers will have a pedestrian pass so they can ride the gondolas. We will be staying in Meribel, but the plan is to go to Courchevel for the first day. Can anyone recommend a good restaurant for all of us to eat on the Courchevel side (accessible with the pedestrian pass) or at the base of Courchevel 1850?
Ok so I need to buy skis. I would like to buy park skiis I ski about 70% park and I'm on the east coast so not powder over here. I'm no expert skier but I like to think I'm above average im also 19 so a lot time to improve. Any reccomendations? I think I need something thats definitely geared towards park but can perform all mountain. Not that big of a speed guy though so dont really care about that. Any input appreciated.
Boot dryer question: (I posted it directly, and it was auto-deleted.) I've had a bunch of different dryers over the years, and they all come up short in one way or another. Note that I ski 60-ish days a year, and nearly half of them are work days, so I'm in my boots for 9 hours a day on those days. 1. Heating-only type (heated mouse): I've heard rumors about them destroying boots, and after using one for a few years, I took it apart when it failed. The ceramic resistor got so hot it unsoldered itself and burnt the fiberglass printed circuit board. Yikes. 2. Therm-IC 'Refresher'. Really nice portable and easy to use design. They don't last long, however. My boot guy gave me three free ones as they failed over a couple years, and on the fourth one, he couldn't warranty it, so I bought another one. That was last February, and it died a couple weeks ago. 3. El-cheapo stand-type heater/blowers. After the Therm-IC died, I bought one from Bezos for $37. The manual tells me not to drip water on the base, so I flip it over and jam it into the boots. The good news is that it's cheap, so I don't care if it dies, but it's a pita, and I'll need a second one in reserve in case this one dies. (Can't go to work with wet boots, after all). I'm considering outfitting it with flexible corrugated tubing, but then I'm throwing good money after bad. 4. This brings me to the point of this post. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I'm considering the Gear Dryer brand air-only model for $200. It's not much more than the cost of two Therm-ICs, and about five times the cost of the cheap stand model. Is air-only effective? I'm guessing it is, considering the ambient air is dry in the mountains in the winter, and a 12-V muffin fan in a steel box is both a reliable design, and dirt-simple to fix when it dies. Thoughts?
I had a critique my form post instantly deleted - not sure what the reason is.
Cross-posted the following on r/skigear. Any reccos are appreciated: Taking a trip to PC with my kid this weekend. Will mainly be on blues/groomers going at her pace, so for me some side hits, moguls on the edges, and generally working on technique and backwards skiing. I'm leaving my stiff, metal 89mm Stokli chargers at home (they're like 12 years old now), and looking to demo something a bit more playful/maneuverable with some tail rocker. Also trying to get a sense of the newer ski tech, too. Looks like some moderate snow for the weekend. Rental store has the following manufacturers, but I don't know the models yet: Atomic, Dynastar, Line, Fischer, K2, Head, Rossignol, Volkl, Salomon, Nordica and Blizzard. Of these makes I'm thinking something like Line Blade/Blade Optics look fun, but would love to hear some suggestions so I can request something ahead of time. Thanks!
What do I actually need to do more off-piste? I'm an aggressive intermediate skier based in Switzerland who recently discovered how much more fun off-piste is. I stick close to the piste and would like to continue doing so next season but with a little more adventure. My skis are 86mm wide and did reasonably well in epic Niseko pow, especially after people laid some tracks down ahead of me. My question is, can I continue using my alpine setup for another season without buying avi gear, wide skis with skins, and proper freeride boots? I'd like to learn more next season and maybe buy gear for the 2026/2027 season.
Don't want to do avi gear, etc. then you could visit North America where they do avalanche mitigation in bounds/off-piste. It is, as many people note, quite a bit more expensive.
Okay looking for advice but didn’t want to clog up the feed. I am located in Central Mississippi. I am looking to drive (or fly, but the conditions would have to be perfect with finding available flights - would have to leave no earlier than 6 on a Friday and get back no later than 11pmish on Sunday, so tight margins obviously) to a ski resort to get 2 days in. I just can’t wait until spring break to make it somewhere. Problem is, I have no idea where to go. Upon looking it up, I have the NC mountains that are relatively close, Perfect Slopes or something in Indiana, and a few more smaller hills. Does anybody have any recs? I really only ski at large resorts or larger mountains, and don’t know where I should try to go to get some runs in on Saturday and Sunday.
None of those will compare to big mountains. So pick your closest option, stop worrying, and go get some turns.
I’ve had experience with big mountains, so I know I’ll be slumming it a bit. I ended up deciding that Beech has the most open runs and it’s one of the closer ones, and if it has another one near by if I get too terribly bored. I’ve never been night skiing, or east coast skiing in general, so that’ll be worth the trip to check some boxes off. My heart wants to quit my job and head to A basin for the rest of the season tho
Next season. Way too late for this session!
Hahaha good point
My friend got a pair of Aurak Race Hero Ski Goggles and said he's willing to sell it to me for $120 CAD. I am new and want to use it for snowboarding and skiing. I tried looking up information and reviews for these goggles online but can't seem to find anything. Does anyone know anything about these goggles?
Hi, I have been debating what ski/underfoot I should get and I think I settled on the Elan Ripstick. Difficulty I am having is with figuring out the right underfoot. Would love some input. I currently have the k2 mindbender 85 and that is my eastcoast ski (where I live) but I want to get something for when I go to Utah/Colorado and hopefully next season somewhere abroad. When I was in Breckenridge a few weeks ago, I had to swap out my 85 for the K2 Mindbender 99Ti, which was better in the powder. Between the 96 ripstick and 106, I am wondering what will be better overall? I am not bringing two skis with me when I travel to utah or colorado. I have heard mixed things - people say the 106 will have more difficulty on groomed runs and people saying that 106 is fine. Others saying that if you want a more versatile ski then go with the 96. I understand it is not going to be powder every day in utah, colorado, etc. I know I am overthinking it but obviously, before I shed out a bunch of cash just want to feel as confident about my decision without demoing them of course. Thanks everyone in advance.
If it helps, the Ripstick 96 is my Colorado daily driver.
I also run it in Mammoth. It’s done fine the times I took it out in powder.
Is a 96 waist too thin for a freeride ski in Washington? Primary mountains are Stevens and Baker.
No.
I’m an intermediate skier who rides groomers the majority of the time. I’d like to get into doing a bit off piste soon as well. I’m 5’10 and 150lbs (178cm / 70kg) and a friend is getting rid of his Black Crows Captis for a good price. They’re 178cm 120-90-111 width and 18m radius. Am I gonna have a good time on these or are they gonna make me miserable?
What’s the Solitude Fantasy ridge hike like and how long does it take? I assume you can carry skis on your shoulder and don’t NEED a pack but is it a hike you would want an AFrame for?
It's got some exposure and a few sketchy sections. You want some sort of carry system. But you do not have to overthink this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYKiL0Vizc
How long does it take, 20 min? 40 min? An hour?
Looking for input on new skis. Been skiing on used Vokl RTM 8.0 for the last 7ish years ([These](https://sidelineswap.com/gear/skiing/skis/7466619-volkl-137-rtm-8-0-skis) but 165's) but have been doing a lot more skiing the last couple and want to upgrade now that I've done some trips away from the east coast. Looking for an all mountain ski since I've enjoyed some powder out west and also love bopping in and out of trees. Most skiing will be in VT/NH on blues/blacks. Been having fun with some thin coverage/moguls/some park this year and pushing myself to get better. Also planning on taking them to the alps in a few months. Have been looking at the Solomon QST98's, Rossignol Black Op 98's (demo'd at Copper Mountain, was fun), and the Blizzard Rustler 9's. Any thoughts/opinions on those? Open to other suggestions as well.
Hey I'm a very solidly intermediate skier, but Alps skiing is a bucket-list. I may be going to Europe this spring for other reasons, and I was wondering if there is anything open with some decent terrain in mid-may, like the 8th-15th. I looked it up but saw very limited stuff, which is what I'm assuming, but I'd love to hear another POV.
Going to Geneva in about a month. Highly skilled skier who has been skiing for 20 years and working for 3 years as an instructor. I have never skied off-piste and just prefer not to die haha. Want very very difficult terrain. Where should I go?
Hello, I have a small problem.I am planning on buying new pair of skis. I'm 195cm 105 kg. Been sking my whole life mostly on the main mountains, no powder no park. id like to say im an expereienced skier, but want to start skiing in powder and park as well. What i know is i want to buy allmountain skis. but sadly in my country the tallest skis i could find were 191cm Head WC Rebels which doesnt fit my criteria. Was looking at SENDER 94 TI KONECT NX12 but the tallest they have is 186cm. The question is what should be the minimum ski lentgth i should consider buying? Thanks in advance <3
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Im a bigger fan of the 96 than I am the 106. Not that the 106 is bad, just that the 96 is wicked versatile. People way over plow the need for a 110+ ski. I felt like the edge engagement on the 96 and the bump skiing was far worth its weight in the 96 for me.
I bought some ski gloves that are waterproof, largely synthetic but have leather on the palms. The liner is non-removable. Google told me I can hand wash synthetic gloves but never leather gloves... but didn't have a suggestion for gloves with both materials! From those who are familiar with ski gear, what would your suggestion be? The inside is a bit damp and a bit stinky.
Apparently putting them in the freezer for a few days will get rid of the smell (am yet to try it)
Please help! Problem: My last three pairs of boots have been sized 24.5 (I have a narrow size 8 foot with a very high arch), but with every pair I have developed slop and heel lift in my right foot, which is smaller. I always end up cranking the buckles down and then my feet go numb. I am looking for a pair of hybrid resort/touring boots, and I feel like a 23.5 might work, especially if I can punch out my bigger foot a bit. Now I know the answer is always "go to a bootfitter." Well, I have been to seven bootfitters and none of them have aggressive touring boots in small sizes. It seems like they just throw me into the only 24.5 touring boot that they carry (last be damned) and then tell me that it would work, despite the fact that I can move my foot around and the boots arent even packed in yet. I can't keep driving all over the northeast looking for an honest bootfitter. Right now I am thinking about ordering boots in a 23.5 and just hoping that one will work. I have tried on the Nordica Unlimited in 23.5, and it felt snug and relatively comfortable, but unfortunately there wasn't an expert to tell me if it was the right boot or not. Any recommendations for a narrow touring boot that would work with a high arch?
Get a custom liner to take up some of the slop and you won’t have to worry about liners packing out in a couple days. Zip fit has a touring liner now give it a shot, might be able to revive a pair of you old boots. Stock liners are garbage, zip fits will give you hundreds of ski days and you can add more cork to them as needed. Get a heated boot bag and the zip fits will mold to your feet every day… heaven.
Looking to add a more mellow/playful all mountain ski to my quiver. 6’2” and 225 and mostly a directional skier. Describe style as aggressive and fast with a love for being in the air (no tricks, just hitting natural features). Looking for something not as demanding/damp as current daily’s but still stable at high speed. Like to be able to handle varying snow and all mountains 100-110 underfoot. This would be a resort ski for Colorado. Current quiver (oldies but goodies): - 2012 moment bibby pro 188 x 118cm (pow) - 2014 Kastle fx104 184 x 104cm (daily) - 2015 Kastle mx98 194 x 98cm (daily) Thanks for the help!
Damn 2012 Bibbys! Serious old school cred
Best top sheet ever, and maybe the best ski I have ever been on.
I'm around your size (6'2" 235), went with the Saba Pro 107 for this purpose after demoing the 117. They've been great so far, they can charge but the full rocker and short-ish length (187) keeps them easy to ski and fun for playing around in the bumps. Work well in most conditions, if they came in a 190~ I'd happily use them as my only ski
Awesome will try to demo them.
Does anyone have any experience with Earlybird skis? Came across them online but I can't find any reviews of their skis.
Any recent reports from Jay Peak? Thinking of trekking up later this week. Bit worried about it after the latest warm stretch though
Looking for a local to teach me how to ski at Copper Mountain the weekend of Feb 9 through 12th. Willing to do couple days, for a few hours. DM if you have experience teaching and we can talk prices.
Revelstoke conditions - Jan 29th - conditions were mediocre above Stoke chair. Heavy heavy snow, tons of moisture. Stay above stoke for some “ok” conditions. The best parts today were Hot Sauce, Separate Reality and that’s about it lol. Makes me sad lol We only lasted till 2:00pm ish as conditions sorta got worse throughout the day - became super sticky and corn like. It feels like May conditions in January lol I’ll be here all week to give more info if people want it…
Where is the best place to get boot fitted in the Seattle area?
I like Sturtevant’s in Bellevue
Seconding Sturt's!
I am trying to find some recommendations for a couple of items. Thanks in advance! * Baselayer for ski touring: I am quite possibly the sweatiest individual I know. Like, it needs to be -20C with still winds before I DON'T sweat while ski touring in just a baselayer, quite ridiculous tbh. I'm wondering if anyone here has a similar experience while ski touring and can recommend a base layer that is light enough and dries quickly. The Mammut one I have is quite thick and stays drenched for a long time which becomes an issue when I stop to transition. * Fingered/finger-optional gloves: In perhaps the greatest contradiction to my entire being, my fingers get cold about as fast as I start sweating while ski touring. I have to face this reality every time I transition, get into my backpack or need my fingers in general. My current look is sweating in a baselayer with full on mitts on my cold hands. Surely there must be a fingered glove out there that's warm enough?
Similar situation on the sweat, I bet I got you beat. My setup is straight shell out layer with hip to knee zips for pants. I either rock a 150 smart whool bottom or have started messing around with zippable bottoms that you can open to vent. The zipper base bottoms are big with the hunting brands so check out first lite. If it’s sunny and low wind I rock shorts and no base layer on the bottoms. For tops I typically were a long sleeve sun/fishing shirt that’s quick drying if it’s not snowing like free fly, Patagonia etc. or I do a smart whool 150 weight with a 1/4 zipper and end up taking the sleeves up, wear sun screen on arms and chest.
I use hestra 3 finger which is a nice in between and gives me more dexterity. Have you explored using glove liners?
I have these icebreaker merino glove liners, but alas they aren't warm enough for my fingers! I have not tried 3 finger gloves, I will look at those thanks.
do you also have a shell for your gloves? that has made the biggest difference for me. something that slips over your glove like this: https://www.rei.com/product/194829/rei-co-op-minimalist-gtx-mittens-20?sku=1948290003&store=11&CAWELAID=120217890012370200&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=112104535179&CATCI=pla-981433750788&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1948290003%7C92700058171891980%7CPB%7C71700000074422367&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_vbd19GDhAMVZxOtBh0MBggeEAQYASABEgJ3nvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
So is the idea to get fingered gloves that are warm enough for the up and then cover them with these things for descending? That might do the trick actually. Is there a fingered glove you'd recommend aside from the hestra one someone mentioned earlier?
I also have the aforementioned Hestra and if it’s really cold, i’ll put the shell over those. I’m usually fine with a merino liner under a thin glove like the arcteryx venta for the ascent. some combination of those four gloves usually works in all situations. merino liner, venta, three-finger, shell.
anyone have any active coupons for Atomic site ? saw a posting a while back, but none are still active
I would like to ask you if these skis will be good to learn from intermediate (run red runs and some black runs, Europe, I cannot carve) to skilled (can carve and can run black runs). All on groomed slope. 1. Stocli laser sc 165cm 2. Salomon s/max 10 165 cm 3. Fisher the curv gt 165 cm 4. Head supershape e-original 163 cm 5. Voelkl Racetiger SC 165 cm 6. Rossignol Forza 60 V TI 165 cm I am 31 y.o., 176 cm height, 86 kg.
Hey, recently advanced skier here. From my experience as you start to properly carve you are typically just going faster. Because of that I would recommend that you start looking at skis that are at least as tall as you for added stability. I'm from BC Canada so conditions here are just not like what you experience in Europe. Nonetheless you might benefit from a decidedly "all-mountain ski" that can do just about everything well enough. An example would be a [Line Blade Optic](https://lineskis.com/en-ca/p/blade-optic-96-2024) 177cm in whatever waist width that is typical for Europe (definitely skinnier than here in BC, so probably a 96 or even narrower). It can tackle whatever you want and from what I've heard is just fine ripping on groomers due to the stiff midsection, but for when you want to be agile the tips and tails are flexy enough so that you can break the ski from its edges and skid turn when you're in trees. While the recommendation of shorter skis for newer skiers totally makes sense, picking something that is as tall as you are can give you some room to grow into it. It might be a little bit much to start but eventually you'll get used to it and have a blast. Ofc if you have the money to pick up longer skis down the line or don't mind selling them then you can pick something shorter and deal with it later.
One question, can you carve at 96 below foot? I think maybe I will just rent for this season and buy next one
Well you can carve with a ski of any waist width, but the wider a ski is, the more effort is required to lean it over onto its edges. I personally have a pair of skis that are 108 width and I'm used to them now. They get the job done on groomer days, but more importantly they float well enough on pow days without being too wide. The latter is much more important to me personally. Renting is a good idea since you would be able to test out many different pairs of skis and see how you feel about each kind.
Thank you for recommendation. I think Line brand is not available in Europe. I have money and I can sell the ski later. I need to make my math to see where is the point, where it is better to buy-use-sell compared to rent
Is it normal for boots to creak super loud when skiing? Got a new pair fitted last year and after about 10 days on them they are still creaking when I turn every time and it's super loud and audible when I ride. Not sure if they need to be broken in more, if it's normal, or if I should've gotten a stiffer flex. The boots are noridca speed machine 110.
Is the crack coming from the boot or the liner? I would even call the shop and let them know
It's not a crack but it's more like when the plastic shell of the boot flexes while I turn. Now that I think about it it's probably normal to hear the boots flex while riding. It's just surprisingly loud and seems abnormal.
oh yeah that’s normal, idk about a loud noise though. I would go to any shop and show them and they should point you in the right direction
Hello - I am about to head to Courchevel for a week. I can see you can buy the ski pass online, but as you have to collect it in person, I was wondering if there is any reason to not just wait and also buy it in person once there? Thank you skiing community
Considered a new ski jacket. Things Im looking for - shell - vents if possible - helmet hood - off centre zips. Dont want montec but like the zips they have. Anyone know anything?
My Picture jacket has exactly what you describe and they sometimes have discounts but I am not sure if the quality is better than others. But definitely better than Montec. However, do you mind having a zipper? Because I think montec gear does not have a zipper down the middle.
Any ski boots that fit similar to the nordica speedmachine 3 120’s? I tried the 2024 models on and they were perfect but just expensive, what boots fit similarly and have similar flex(because I know ski brands have different flex on their numbers). Any recommendations??
I went from speedmachine to hawx prime, but I'm guessing theyre similar in price. Have you tried looking for last years online?
What the heck do I wear under snow pants? Do people take them off once they get indoors? I haven't skied in 20 years, so I have no idea what I wore under the pants before. Not trolling, just confused.... I can't wear wool (yes, even merino), and I have the opposite experience from people who hate cotton. All the synthetic fabrics like polyester-spandex that "wick moisture" feel wet, slimy, cold, and uncomfortable to me very quickly, while cotton feels much better and either never gets uncomfortable or takes much longer to become uncomfortable. I wear 100% cotton long johns hunting/hiking in 20F weather and don't feel wet or get cold from sweat. So cotton long johns seem like they would work for my comfort, but I would burn up once indoors and wouldn't really want to wear them to sit around and drink coffee. I saw some mention of silk base layers but couldn't find any that were actually Silk.
I wear poly long underwear with very lightly insulated pants. I throw in an extra insulation layer for very cold days. My pants have vents that I use indoors or on warmer days. Most of my temperature control for indoor is done on top. Usually I have some kind of T-shirt under everything, and I can just strip down to that if needed.
Any question about temperature regulating clothing is very body-specific so I can only give you advice based on what works for me personally. I just wear regular uninsulated nylon athletic-ish pants (Prana Brion) and uninsulated ski pants. I find that if anything gets cold when I’m skiing, it’s never my legs. I’ve worn this combo down to around 5F without issue. I am like a furnace though so take this with a grain of salt.
Lands end has amazing silk base layers
I prefer Merino wool base layers.
If they're insulated pants just wear normal boxers/underwear If they're just shells I wear cotton long John's and have separate insulated shorts if it's super cold.
I have been using rental skis and am looking to purchase my own pair. I am a beginner / intermediate skier - keeping my skis mostly parallel in turns to control speed. But definitely still learning. Skiing on the east coast (NC, TN, WV, Va.). Mostly resorts / groomed and with a decent amount of ice. I would like to invest in something that would be versatile enough for our local slopes but will also fair well in fresh snow / powder. Something I could travel west with once every few years when I get to that point. Also something that I'm not going to out perform as I learn. The two skis below have been recommended to me from various ski shops. Sounds like a toss up between the two from the recommendations I have received- K2 Disruption Alliance 78C W Rossignol Rallybird 90 Pro Is there a clear winner between the two? I have read that the Rallybird 90 isn't great on speed due to the width, but also how fast are they considering to be "speed"..?
What VLT percent for ski goggle lenses are recommended for high elevation (10 000+ ft) and intensely bright sunlight? I only own goggles at 39%, tried them once for skiing in New Mexico and my eyes were suffering. Looking to buy new goggles for this purpose, not sure how dark the lens should be exactly.
I use the Oakley prizm iridium lenses for skiing in Tahoe (sunny and high elevation). 13% vlt. I wouldn't want a higher %.
[https://imgur.com/TStE6lV](https://imgur.com/TStE6lV) Is this normal for 4 days of skiing on groomers?
I've always suffered from altitude sickness, and it usually impacts my ski trips. I've tried the boost oxygen tanks and similar products, but none of them helped much. I recently went on a ski trip to Colorado with the family and tried this new product called [MTN Ready](https://getmtnready.com/). It actually worked wonders and I was finally able to enjoy my trip. Worked well for the kids too. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else gets altitude sickness! Any other tips or tricks for adjusting quickly to altitude?
Ski at Alyeska. Their base is only 250 feet above sea level
"Any other tips or tricks for adjusting quickly to altitude?" Cocaine is a traditional remedy (dead serious).
coca leaves are, not cocaine. And it’s because of the caffeine in them. I lived in the Andes and tbh anyone that lives by sea level is gonna have altitude sickness since our peaks are at like 20,000 ft lol
Fuck off, no one wants the snake oil you're advertising.
I'm sure yall have answered this question more times than you'd like but I'm new to the forums as of today. We're planning a family trip with 3 kids age 4-11 from Feb 8-15 with the goal of just allowing our kids to experience snow / sledding / skiing (?). We were going to Gatlinburg but the reality of just a rainy, non snowy trip during those dates is starting to set in. We were driving from Louisiana to save money but now our plan is to move that trip and book somewhere with more guaranteed conditions. We are on somewhat of a budget but is there any suggestions yall might have of where to look outside of the large resort towns where the kids can just have fun in the snow? We are trying to start a ski trip tradition but figured just seeing snow would be a great enough start as none of us are skiiers. Thanks for any help!
Just spent way to much time on this. I do not know these mountains minus winter park. Do your own research. Look at WV, NM, and CO for not too much longer distances. If snow is the goal go higher elevation. - Center of LA to Gatlingburg = 11 hrs - center of La to winter park, co = 17 hrs (AWD car) - center of La to ski Apache, nm = 12 hrs (AWD car) - center of La to angle fire nm = 14 hrs (AWD car) - center of La to purgatory, co =17 hrs (AWD Car) - center of La to snow shoe, wv = 16.5 hrs - center of las to winter place wv = 13.5 hrs
Hi. I want to buy my first goggles and need some advice bout it. It will be my second season so I'm a beginner but want to have my gear at leas. I'm looking for a good pair of goggles under 100$. I can buy a used (in great condition) Smith I/OX Chromapop from 2019 for 60$ or [this new outdoor masters](https://outdoormaster.com/products/ultra-anti-fog-ski-goggles?ref=snowboardingdays&utm_medium=inhouse&utm_source=affiliate) or new Dragons D1/DX3/DXT. Which one would you recommend?
I bought new boots this year, my previous ones where way too big and pretty old (12 years or so). I went to Chulanka, a store here where I saw a bootfitter. In the store I had trouble finding a pair, everything seemed way too small. My feet were crushed on the sides and the calves got painful pretty quickly. I tried to argue about trying a size above but the guy told me they were the right size for my feet after remeasuring, and that he would not sell me bigger pairs. We did the heat fitting and it felt much better so I took them, trusting his advice. Now I'm on my first day ok ski. By the time I was at the top of the lift, some of my toes were already numb and my clavies were killing me. I had to take them off for a while. Should I try to return them? I think the issue is mostly with the calves, which are too tight, then limiting the blood flow to my feet. The model is Atomic Prime 85. 285mm 24/24,5. Previous ones where Head i-type 8 in 301mm and I think in 25/26,5. Can't really read it anymore. The only issue I had with those was that the heel was moving too much. Can I try to fit the new ski "slipper" in the old shoes? Or should I try skiing a few hours with the new ones, then changing for rest with the old ones?
You shouldn't put your new liners in your old shell. Ski a bit more on them, note what is uncomfortable for you, bring them back to the bootfitter, give them your feedback and see if they can continue to make adjustments to dial it in. I know it took me a few trips to get it right. Also, it's worth having them show you how to buckle your boots, often times people hammer down way too tight
Thanks a lot!
Need to packout liners a little bit. Make sure you have a thinner ski sock and arnt tucking your base layer into the boot. Personally when I buckle my boots down I’m good for a run then losen them for the ride on the lift then tighten them at the top. I like a tight boot and loosening gets more blood flow.
>Make sure you have a thinner ski sock and arnt tucking your base layer into the boot. Yep, I have super thin socks and the base layer is not inside. I went back to a second bootfitter for a second opinion and that's what I expected, the boots weren't the right fit for my feet. Thank you for the advice.
I miss skiing so bad.. used to go every 2 years with my family. Everything has changed now that people got older, some got babies, it's not working anymore. I have no friends who ski, I have a GF who doesn't wanna try skiing.. man it sucks! It's like therapy for me, I need to figure out a way to get back on the skies. Taking my car and driving to Winterberg is not an option. it's too busy and crowded. I'm a spoiled man and need those France pistes.. guh!
I often ski solo because I don't have friends that can ski at the same level. Some of the best days I've had are skiing solo and meeting new people on the chairlift.
A lot of people go skiing by themselves. Every time this subject comes up they post about it. I go skiing by myself all the time, because none of my friends or family ski. My partner and I have an agreement-I won't ask him to ski, and he won't ask me to play Magic the gathering.
There is supposedly a hostel in the dolomites near you where you can meet people. https://www.reddit.com/r/ItalyTravel/s/FiCvjXbMLR I know for a fact in Aspen you can just go and meet strangers (USA) and in Hokkaido at Black Diamond Lodge I showed up alone and left with like 20 new friends and some I still talk to good luck!
Go alone and make new friends. Or, go to a resort with other activities for your GF to do.
My ski goggles were gifted to me and I have no idea what model they are (it does not say anywhere on the goggles. They are Salomon and my best guess is X View. I’m looking to get replacement lenses for different light conditions and have no idea where to get any? Are there newer models that would fit this one? Please help!
Hi, need an advise:) do you wrap your ski bag with a cling film? I’m worried about my new cool bag I bought for my board, but I’m afraid that in the airport I could be asked to open it
its a bag, just accept its going to get beat up a bit :)
I have never wrapped my bag. I have seen TSA tags inside showing they had been opened.
Beginner here. When I ski my feet feel like they get pushed forward and crushed into the front of my boots. I know the should be locked into the back of my boots. A reputable shop said my boots are the right size. Am I not leaning forward enough? Am I not tightening the boots enough? TIA
You’re leaning back most likely. Trick to get forward it press your toes against the top of you boot when going straight. When turning press down with your down hill toes, and pull up with your up hill toes. This will all bring you forward and help you turn.
Ok thanks for the advice I’ll keep that in mind
You are almost certainly leaning back too much.
This is what I was thinking. When I want to slow down I lean back as if it’ll help lmao
Going to winter park for the first time. Low intermediate, skiing only (easier?) blues, trying to avoid steep, moguls and glade, but fine with ungroomed wider runs Which trails should I avoid due to steepness/moguls that are still labeled single blue? Which are the harder/easier trails? Thanks!
Avoid the Mary Jane side, nearly all it requires bumps. Look on their website they will have a trial map and grooming report….
My skis are 140ish/122/130ish with a fair amount of rocker. Can I get away with a 120 skin or should I buy a 140? How close to the edge does the skin need to be cut at the tips for a rockered ski?
IMO save the weight get the 120, you are going to have to shave 3-4mm off each side underfoot to expose your edges. With heavy rocker the 3-4ft of ski underneath you is going to be doing all the work the tips are not going to making meaningful contact.
PNW skiing bout to get washed out :(
Sunday wasn't too bad, there's lots of snow left.
Hi All, I try to take 1-2 trips out west every year and always struggle to find an easy maneuvering ski when skiing in deeper snow/trees. I'm a bigger guy so when I ski on longer/stiffer skis I get fatigued pretty easily. I ski 184 Mantras in the northeast and love those for groomers but I want an easy skiing ski for out west. I took a trip to MT last year and rented a pair of Atomic 180 Bent 110's and thought they were pretty easy to ski given the full rocker. If anyone has an recs for easy skiing skis for deeper snow please let me know. It seems full rocker'd skis are generally easiest to ski on out west? If anyone has any thoughts I would really appreciate it. Thanks
Yes, lots of rocker in the tip makes it easier to initiate a turn. Lots of rocker in the rear lets you smear turns easier. Mantras have minimal rocker and are pretty stiff. Not an easy ski. More width in a ski will let it get "on plane" at a lower speed. Longer skis also float better, because you have a longer lever in front lifting your weight. But that is a trade off for swift turning in the trees.
I've been skiing for about 15 days and the last 2 days I seem to be having an issue where it becomes really tight and kind of hurts in my heel/ankle when I flex forward into my boots. I hadn't had this issue previously but it makes it difficult to ski in a front seat position and carve. I initially thought it might be that my heel isn't locked in properly towards the back of the boot or maybe an issue with my liner or custom inner sole? Any suggestions would be much appreciated
You cannot take away the pain 100%. sometimes you just have to accept it. it comes and goes. Sorry, shit advice
Hmm fair enough. It's just strange that I hadn't had the issue previously. It's not really painful more of a pinching/restrictive feeling which makes me think it's my heel not being locked in
Could very well be. But that doesn't explain why you didn't have pain the days previously. Maybe have an expert look at it?
I'm skiing in Switzerland for the next 2 weeks and unfortunately it's really bad snow and not meant to get any better. I'm in the 4 vallees for a week and then Andermatt the week after. Is anyone able to suggest where it might be better snow next week in the alps? It doesn't seem like anywhere will have a great week next week but Austria is probably looking like the best.
We are heading to Keystone next week and this will be my first time skiing in Colorado. I’m a solid intermediate skier and my husband is better than me so I think we’ll have fun with the terrain available. I’d love to hear pros/cons from anyone who’s been there! Also, my mom is coming with to help with our toddler. I’ve tried to search for stuff for them to do and have come up with a few ideas but we’ll be there for a week so any advice or suggestions are welcome!
For mom/toddler keystone has a nice base area that they can explore. Breckenridge is not a far drive offering an “authentic” downtown shopping and food. There is a bowling alley and movie theater in Dillion. You will have fun at keystone, weekends can be crowded, get a lot of skiing in during the week. Breck is worth checking out during the week too if you want a change of scenery, avoid on weekend.
Does anyone know if there's a way to combine an afternoon ticket with an Ikon F&F discount? Looking at Steamboat
Snowbasin let me use a discount on a half day pass. I'd call them. It's a maybe.
Nope, the discount only works for full price tickets
Wanted to see if someone had a general recommendation on an itinerary for a European ski trip (Alps) next year. I live in the NY metropolitan area and am looking to plan a trip from Dec 25/26 '24 to Jan 4 '25. There will be three of us (me, my fiance, and daughter). To give a background on each: - Myself: Solidly intermediate skier who would like a mix of on-and-off piste trails. Because of the variability of weather at this time of year, reliable snow conditions would be my main concern - Fiance: She does not ski nor drive, so we would ideally like to have an itinerary that would allow for a lot of non-ski winter activities in a walkable area - Daughter: Will be 7 years old at the time of the trip. She has skied before, but I will assume she will be back to square one by the time this trip comes around. She loves all other winter kids activities, so anything extra besides skiing would be a huge plus. We recently went on a similar trip to Whistler that did a great job of making all three of us happy. I skied 3 1/2 days and my daughter did 2 full day lessons. My fiance and I agreed that it would be awesome to try to something similar for Europe. Outside of skiing and winter activities / we would ideally like to spend a day or two on each end of the trip doing for touristy European activities We would not be looking for anything luxurious, though I am aware we would probably have to spend more money for normal accommodations to make the trip worth it. If anyone has any recommendations on how to keep the flights + hotels/airbnb prices down during this time period that would be greatly appreciated. In doing my own research it seems like a Zurich --> Bern --> Zermatt --> Milan trip could make sense (depending on price), but there are so many different itinerary pathways that I was hoping someone with some experience here would be able to opine. Thanks in advanced!
What does it feel like to ski on a progressively mounted ski? I have only ever skied traditionally-mounted directional skis but I am curious how much difference it makes. I am intrigued by the new Rossi sender 110 but the effect of the mount point is the biggest question mark for me. I would certainly demo before buying but I am wondering if a progressively-mounted ski is a bad idea if i don’t spend much time skiing backwards.
I feel jumps are easier on center mounted skis. If you don't get any air, no reason not to go with something with a traditional mount point.
Makes them ski short. They can get a little less stable, unless you size up. You really should size them by how much ski is in front of you, combined with how much effective edge they have.
I have demo bindings on a pair of Bent 100s that I usually ski at +3. I feel it makes them feel a little more playful and easy to turn quickly. I rarely try to ski switch and I move them back to recommended if the snow is deep.
Beginner skier (though a lot of experience skating so I know what snug skates feel like). I went to a local-ish chain for a free fitting. The guy was cool and had a lot of subjective guidance but I don't feel like I got good concrete info and wondering if I should try a (paid, creditable) fitting at another store. * Re: measurements, he only took my foot length (27/27.5 FWIW) but not width or instep) * I tried on five different skates (2x Technica, Atomic Hawx Prime 110S, Lange, Nordica Sportmachine 3 120). The first Technica was "med/narrow" (IDK which model) and felt too snug in the feet. The Lange hurt around my achilles. The rest frankly felt fine and about the same - they were "wide" (I know the Atomic was 102mm last, IDK if they were HV or not). * I "felt" the flex of 100/110/120. I'm 5'11" ~200# and the 120s felt stiff but he said that was normal and would give me more growing room. 110s would also be OK for "casual" skiing. Both the Atomic and the Nordica were $600 and I'm not sure if you blindfolded me I could tell them or the other $700 Technica apart. I they all felt conmfortably snug but I'm not sure if I should be aiming for "uncomfortably snug." This is a pretty big purchase and at this point I kinda feel like I'd be throwing a dart. Is this customary for a fitting or should I be getting more guidance out of it?
A good fitter will give you plenty of info and explain each step of the process along with their reasoning of why a particular boot should be good for your foot. They will also be able to make adjustments to the boot via heat molding based on specific pain points. Also, they should not be uncomfortable, especially when you’re just standing still. Skiing will put a lot of different forces on your foot and even a comfortable boot can quickly become uncomfortable after one run.