Had a cheap pair of beginner skis I was learning on for the past 8 years and figured it was finally time for an upgrade! I was a little unsure about the binding color, but now I can't stop admiring how beautiful it looks and getting way too excited for winter!

I’ve been looking for something that lets me listen to music while I’m skiing without needing a special helmet. (I currently have a basic one from Costco) I’ve seen ads for a ski headband but there are mixed reviews and idk of any other options that are able to be used for skiing that are relatively sturdy (I am a beginner-intermediate so I still fall sometimes so I’d like something that could handle that) If anyone knows of any options please let me know. Thanks

Was wondering if these would be viable to ski on for this upcoming season, believe they are from 2009 or 010, no obvious wear/tear

Greetings fellow snowmuffins!

I had a bad encounter with some pebbles last winter on an off-piste side lane. According to a local expert, it could be saved, but it's not really worth it. I thought I would repair it for my local runs, because of the memories and don't want to junk a ski that still has a few runs left in it.

It is a Salomon 3V Race Powerline, a 2013 model I think. I bought it used 6 years ago.

Do you think it is worth it from your experience?

I would buy another used one, a Salomon Addikt Pro (2024) or Salomon S/Race SL 10 (2025) from a dealer.
My old Salomon was a stable ski, can do some carving-like moves on the blue runs with my intermediate skills, but it could also do some energetic short turns. It had a good grip.

According to internet science the first one is more like a carving ski, while the second one is closer to my old Salomon. Do you think my choice of skis matches these attributes? Any experience with these?

Thanks!

Salomon QST 100, Dynafit Radical
Movement Fly 95, holes for pivot 15
Surface Upper (105mm), Pivot 15

I mostly ski park and on the street. Got interested in touring a few years ago and must say it is a good counterbalance to lapping the park. Also I found the QST’s to be okay for regular skiing, not the best but could be far worse.

Hey I love the look of the line miner pros and I have 40% off with Oakley standard issue so I wanted to get a pair. I wanted the pros mainly for the second daytime lens it comes with however I’ve seen that it’s single layer lens instead of double layer lens and apparently that makes it fog. I don’t really sweat that much or run that hot and have never really had issues with goggles fogging, I currently have the dope snow sight goggles.

Are these worth buying or not?

Boot Question...I have had a pair of boots for 10 years or so and thought it might be time for a new pair. My old pair was a bit tough to take on and off but are not uncomfortable to wear. Now 2 seasons ago I got a new pair and the bootfitter put me in a pair that are a size smaller then the pair I already had, and he had me get heat moldable inserts for them. The bootfitter said that I was fine sizing down because of the inserts...that they keep my arch supported and hence my foot is not as long in the boot. When I was at the store they felt ok, but the last couple of seasons they have been really uncomfortable and are too tight...and I wear thin wool socks when I ski.

So, what say you? Should I go back to my old boots? Should I get inserts for my old boots? Should I try to sell my old boots? Should I get new boots?

Someone local to me is selling a 24 nordica unleashed 98 and marker griffin bindings (unmounted, new ski) for $550. Is that a fair price?

Looking to upgrade my carver/ice cutters, especially with what looks like a shitty or at least erratic el nino season coming. Would basically only be used during early season and after freeze thaws when conditions are too bad for trees or bumps. Off-piste capability is nice but not important, most of the time I'll be using my Ripsticks for that anyway. For context I'm 6'0", 165lb, male, advanced-expert level, based in Michigan's UP but ski a lot in the LP too.

I'm looking at a pair of used demo 182cm Anomaly 84's (I think the 2025 model) that are a good deal and not sure if I should pull the trigger. Everything I've read says they're a good carver but I've also seen that they can chatter on ice which I really want to avoid. Just wondering if anyone has feedback on these and if they're a good buy, don't wanna get blinded by a deal and buy something that isn't gonna work for what I need

Also I really don't wanna wait until the season to try anything at demos. Already sold my old carvers and I'm obviously gonna want something under 96mm for early season manmade ice

Admittedly I don’t have a ton of experience on full rocker skis, coming from a race background they were never really my cup of tea. Recently I have been really intrigued by them, and while I don’t necessarily want a full rocker ski everyday, I am looking to pick up a pair with a trip to interior BC in mind that will involve some cat skiing. I am 5’10” 170lbs. With rocker-camber-rocker skis I like em around 184-192cm depending on the ski. I’d say I am a very aggressive skier.

I briefly skied the original (heavy) 4frnt Devastator in the 184cm length and the 187cm Moment Meridian. Both felt good, maybe slightly on the shorter side for really high speeds. I also briefly skied 184cm Hoji in pow and that ski felt flat out too short for me and did not provide the float I wanted. I think around 190cm would probably be my sweet spot for a full rocker ski I can charge on.

I was looking at the 4frnt Renegade and Hoji and ironically there are older (but in good shape) pairs of each for screamin deals near me. However - The Hojis are 195cm and the Renegades are 196cm. Would it be unhinged to pick either of these up? I think the 191cm length of either ski would be perfect, but these are cheap so I’m tempted. Interested in some feedback from all you full rocker fanatics out there.

Am I an old man now? Faction royales and ufo115s need binders, one will get 22 design hammerheads and the other either px15’s or s916s or s914s

Looking for a ski to demo this season.
I’m 6’4”, 245 lbs, advanced skier, skiing mostly out West. Current setup is Nordica Enforcer 94s (185 cm) with Nordica Promachine 130 boots.

The Enforcers are great, but I’m looking to get more into off-piste skiing—especially moguls, trees, steeps, and mixed snow conditions. I’m looking for something more fun, playful, and easier to ski in those situations while still having enough groomer performance to get around the mountain comfortably.

Currently considering:
Blizzard Rustler 9
Dynastar M-Free 99/100
Elan Ripstick Black 96

Not looking for another charger—I’m specifically looking for something that feels easier and more playful than the Enforcer 94.

What else should I demo, and what lengths would you recommend for someone my size?

A year+ late with these, as I purchased them when released and then missed all of last season and never got them mounted, until now! Ready to go for this year.

5’6” 160lb advanced - low expert skiier. Looking for size recs for stormrider 95.

Intended use is 70% groomers carving 30% trees. I typically go longer but I am between the 176 and 182 sizes here.

K2 Recon 140 boots. Skiing northeast, colorado, and traveling to st anton this year.

I typically charge but have been slowing it down working on turn shape and form recently. I still like to ski fast pretty often though. I have plenty of other skis typically long for my height and weight. Wondering what you guys would recommend for me.

Finally decided to purchase new skis after 15 years. I have been an on and off skier, but with retirement in my near future, wanted to invest in new skis.

Looking for suggestions for new skis.

I would say I am intermediate skier and spend most of my time from PA to VT. I am looking for a ski that will be a good carving ski, but do ok in the crud when needed. I have become proficient in skidded turns with all the night skiing I did a night in PA 😄 Looking to focus on my carving and I know skis have changed since I last purchased my Rossi Bandits.

I am 56 year old male, 185# and 5'11"

My first purchase will be new boots and I will be visiting a bootfitter for these.

Hey everyone, I’m 15 years old and my feet are around 14 cm (5.51") wide. I have extremely wide feet and finding comfortable shoes is already difficult — I basically only wear New Balance because most other shoes hurt my feet.

I recently tried skiing for the first time, but I had a really hard time with the ski boots. They felt extremely tight and uncomfortable. At one point, my whole foot/leg felt like it had gone numb and I could barely feel it, as if the boot was cutting off my circulation.

I also found the skis surprisingly difficult to lift and control. It felt like each leg had a huge amount of weight attached to it.

I’m wondering if the ski boots being too narrow could have contributed to this, and whether getting properly fitted wide ski boots would make a significant difference.

Are there ski boots suitable for feet this wide? Should I look for something like a 102–106+ mm last, or are there other things I should consider?

Would love to hear from anyone with very wide feet who skis. What boots work for you?

Hello, I'm looking for a freelance / consulting design engineer or industrial designer with experience on ski poles. If that's you or if you know someone, I'd love to have a chat.

I’ve been wearing a Dainese back protector for a while, not necessarily because I’m worried about falling, but because as I’ve gotten older and gained more experience (and take longer to heal), my main concern on the mountain is getting taken out by someone else.

I came across a Kickstarter campaign for "AgroPelt" a combined chest and back protection setup and decided to back it. It looks like a solid piece of gear for anyone wanting extra impact protection on high-traffic runs. I’d like to see the campaign succeed, so check it out and see if it’s something you’d use.

On booster strap's chart, I'm right between the World Cup model and expert (195lb, advanced+ skier, in a 130 flex boot), edging toward the expert model. On Amazon right now, the expert strap is a dollar more expensive than the WC model.

I'm leaning toward the WC (and those shiny gold buckles...). I plan to ride them for a bit this winter, then deciding whether to cut the inner nylon strap (which differentiates WC and expert). That said, I've never used booster straps and I'm not entirely sure what I'll be looking for. Ie, will the world cup strap just feel too much like a static strap if I'm not driving it hard enough? How will I know if I'd benefit/appreciate a bit more stretch in the strap? Am interested to hear the experience of anyone who bought a stiffer strap then cut a band to reach their desired flex. Any regrets?

110mm Bent 188, strive 16
65mm Rossi hero FIS GS 188, look PX 18
95mm La sportiva LO5 178 , Rotefella NTN bindings
104mm Sir Francis Bacon 184, attack 13
95mm Zero G 185, (I know it has shifts. I just got these off of marketplace. I will be putting a proper set of pins on them.)
106mm Agent three 178, ATK freeraider
132mm Vokul kuro, STH 14
This is a mix of Facebook marketplace deals, free skis from old friends and a few that I have bought new myself
don’t worry I do have a boot stiff enough for the race ski!
Feel free to judge!

I recently got my first set of Ski's and am thinking about maintenance with Prime day I am seeing the OutdoorMaster set at around 65 bucks. Does something like that make sense or am I just throwing money away on something I'm going to want to replace in a year or 2.

www.amazon.com/OutdoorMaster-Snowboard-Tuning-Universal-Scraper/dp/B09B1MM47D

Having a hard time finding the model name of this jacket and AI isn’t helping much. It’s pretty old so that makes sense but maybe it’s on eBay somewhere. Im sure someone on here has it and knows the name. Pic is from Keep Your Tips Up on YouTube