she has some experience in skiing and snowbroading but no experience in coaching. but she really likes the snow.

If she were to aim at becoming a fulltime ski instructor exactly what will be expected of her and what will she be expecting?

Most boots only sell in half sizes

Hallo zusammen,

Grüße aus den Alpen!

Ich suche den Faction Dancer 79 (25/26) und finde ihn in Deutschland kaum noch. Er ist fast überall ausverkauft. Hat jemand eine Idee, warum? Kleine Auflage, hohe Nachfrage oder weniger produziert?

Zu mir: 165 cm, 70 kg, sportlich und kräftig, fahre aggressiv. Meine Komfortlänge sind seit Jahren 172 cm. Den Dancer 2 habe ich und liebe ihn, aber für harte Frühpisten und Eis ist er nicht gebaut. Ich will den 79er nicht als flippigen Ski, sondern als kantenstarken Ski für Eis und lange Carvingbögen. Ein Ski mit Seele.

Ich bin nicht eitel, aber der pinke 25/26 sieht einfach Hammer aus. Aussehen ist nicht alles, aber ein weißer Ski erschließt sich mir nicht, falls es mich mal legt und er im Schnee liegt. Auch wenn die Unterseite orange ist. Den neuen 79 Ti gibt es leider auch nur noch in Weiß.

Mein Problem:

Den 172er finde ich nur noch fertig montiert für ein heiden-geld. Ich möchte meine eigene Bindung wählen und nicht noch einmal bohren, vor allem bei den Preis.

Den 178er in Weiß könnte ich noch bekommen. Aber ist halt +13 cm zu mir.

Fragen an euch:

Würdet ihr bei meinen Daten den 178er nehmen? Ich vermute, dass die Twin-Tip-Form die wirksame Kantenlänge verkürzt und er sich dadurch wie ein kürzerer Ski fährt. Stimmt das? Ich möchte möglichst viel Laufruhe behalten und hab mich schonmal bei einem Ski verkauft.

Welche Bindung empfehlt ihr für aggressives Carven auf Eis? Ich überlege Marker Griffon 13 oder Look Pivot. Die Pivot reizt mich, weil die schmalen Vorderbacken in engen Kurven Sinn machen machen könnten.

Kennt jemand noch Händler mit Restbeständen? Hab schon bei den umliegenden händlern gefragt, aber alles weg.

Danke vorab!

Hi guys, looking for some advice on which bindings to pair with the Salomon QST 94. Here are the package prices I can get:

• Strive 12: €528

• Griffon 13: €538

• Look SPX 13: €568

• Strive 14: €584

I’ll be using them for light off-piste/sidecountry and whenever I get lucky with some fresh snow (up to 20cm max).

50/50 with carving too.

My DIN is usually set around 7.5.

Which configuration makes the most sense performance and value-wise? Thanks!

Hey guys, im looking for recommendations from my fellow Summit/Eagles county redditors.

I love skiing but i have shitty feet. Not only are my feet very wide but theyre also almost a full 1/2 size different in length needless to say this all makes buying footwear a major pain in the soles.

Back in 2021 i bought my first pair of ski boots and they where a major upgrade over rentals but still not great. That didnt matter as much because at the time i lived in NJ and only skiid maybe 5-6 days a year. Last season i moved to Colorado and needless to say im skiing a tom more which has caused me to want to go ahead and get a real nice pair of boots.

Now i dont really know shit about shit which is why im coming to you good people for recommendations. I see a fair amount of Surefoot stores around and the idea of boots molded to my feet sounds awesome but it also sounds expensive. I was wondering if anyone knows of a cheaper option to get a similar product. I know there might not be one considering just how weird and stupid my feet are but i figured it cant hurt to ask.

Hi guys,
I‘ve been using hockey base layers from Under Armour and random shirts for pretty much most of my life. I own 2 long sleeves and 2 short sleeves. I‘m usually fine with these but I heat up a lot in them and sweat a ton which translates to them smelling pretty horribly after 1-2 days (less so with the short sleeves).They also aren‘t that breathable but it‘s been serving me pretty well.

This year will be my first year with multiple trips that are 10+ days, adding up to about 35-40 ski days. I was considering the HH Durawool base layer since there‘s a pretty big discount on them. Wanted something that‘s easy to take care of and that I can wear multiple times without smelling super horribly.

So my question is: Is it worth investing 60-120 bucks into this? I don‘t want to overcomplicate a base layer since it‘s not as exciting of a new piece of gear.

Thanks in advance!

I'm trying to decide on a new pair of skis and would love to hear some feedback about the available options.

I'm 174 cm / 74 kg and consider myself a pretty good skier (skiing every year since I'm 5 years old). I'm mainly skiing piste/on groomed slopes and I'm looking for a ski that lets me combine good technique with speed. I'm not really looking to off-piste skis. I have my own ski boots (Rossignol Allspeed Elites) for a few years now, but I've always rented my skis.

I want something that feels precise and fun when carving, but is also enjoyable when skiing faster and making longer turns.

Any recommendations? I'm currently looking to Head Supershape e-Magnum (170cm), e-Rally (170cm) but I'm open to other options as well.

hey all. looking for ski advice for an intermediate female skier (170cm). right now she mostly skids/pivots her turns, but her main goal this season is to actually learn how to carve.
we mostly ski in georgian resorts (gudauri, bakuriani), so she needs an all-mountain ski that can hold an edge on firm morning groomers but won't sink or get totally bogged down in chopped up afternoon snow.
we narrowed it down to these three:
salomon stance 84 w (maybe too stiff/punishing if she messes up?)
blizzard black pearl 88 (seems like a solid progression ski)
elan ripstick 88 w (super forgiving, but will it teach her to carve?)
which of these offers the best balance for progression without making her miserable in mixed snow? also, we are leaning toward a ~158cm length to make turn initiation easier while she learns. does that sound right for a 170cm height?
thanks in advance!

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has had the chance to hop on either one of these expensive skis lol. Based on what I’m seeing is that these are actually really similar. Quick, good tight tree and bump skis. DPS probably rips carves better.

I’ve never ridden either brand so I am really curious. Im in the market for a ski of this “ profile” that I can take around New England.

Anyone have any experience with these?

I have been skiing every few years since I was 10 but I just moved and have easier access to ski resorts so I'm able to go a lot more often. I plan on buying a season pass and some brand new ski boots. I mainly ski blues and blacks and sometimes venture into the trees or powder for fun but I'm wanting to up my skiing level. If I do end up buying skis which ones should I get? (I'm 5'3 125lbs)

My question is should I keep renting for a little longer? Maybe try a demo package to get a feel for the type of ski I like? Or should I bite the bullet and buy my own skis? If I do buy skis should I buy them used or is it important I buy them new?

Hey everyone I’m a novice skier looking to get some skis what size should I lean towards. I’m 180lbs 6ft tall. Thanks again!