r/Skigear

Has anyone skiid it, struggle to find many reviews/information about it online. Been recommended the 72/76, but only 72 master available. if anyone has skiid it, please help out :)

Im 6 foot (184cm) and 70kg, and only 178cm available, which makes life that little bit harder. I’m looking for a piste ski (nothing excessively stiff) which is good for carving, short turns and teaching as a ski instructor. thanks

As the subject suggests, talk me out of my ski choice - I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on a pair of Head Shape e-V8’s with PR 13 bindings. 170cm length. It’s my first pair of skis in about 20 years… ski team (GS mainly / some Super G) in high school, but skied rarely until last year.. I’m 45 now, 260 pounds, and happy to ski from opening to about 1pm. Groomers pretty much exclusively. Might venture into trees at some point, but no bumps or freestyle parks in my future.

Last year I was renting mostly 160 length skis - local mountain carried rossignol experiences. They were fun and light… and unstable / too bendy, but while I’m working on getting back in shape, the light weight helped max my runs before I was gassed embarrassingly too soon the day.

Everything online screams I need to get as long of a ski as I can get given my weight. In this case, the V8 goes up to 177. Do I really need the extra length (and ski weight), or can I save the weight and still have fun with the 170 length, convincing myself I’m letting it rip like I did in high school but actually skiing like a weekend warrior jerry (sigh)?

Oh, and feel free to comment on the bindings (PR 13’s). I’d like to keep the knees out of the operating room, so from what I’ve read these are great for injury prevention and with a din setting of around 9, I’m right on the line between ideal for PR11 or 13 (thus the 13 choice), but happy to hear any thoughts on those or similar.

Thanks for any input / thoughts!

Trying to sort out my setup before the season. Glasses under goggles always end up uncomfortable for me after a few hours, and contacts get really dry once it is cold and windy.

I have been looking at prescription inserts too, but a lot of the ones people mention seem based on pretty old designs. Curious what people here are actually using now and what has held up best in real use.

Hey ya'll! I'm doing a bit of research on cheap and / or vintage "pencil shaft" ski poles, but I can't find much info. I'm looking for poles that no one will miss to make into bike polo mallets for my club.

So far I know that Goode exclusively makes them, and there are a couple Exel poles that lack taper, like the Exel Nova.

Can anyone name some more brands or models off the top of their heads? Alternatively is there a wiki somewhere for this sorta of thing? It'd be nice to have a list of names to look out for at the local goodwill or on eBay.

Thanks for reading!

Hi, I'm looking for skis recommendation for my father as a gift for his 60th birthday. He is a pro skier, classical style with phantom move when carving. I'm looking for skis mostly for on piste but it would be good if the skis could handle some occasional off-piste slopes too. Thanks!

Hello im thinking about buying the patagonia powder town shell but i have seen that the size isnt the real one lets say (people who usually uses large sizes needs m ...)

So now im doubting about what size should i choose. If someone has experience with this model and could tell.

Im a man 1.86m and 80kg (usually use L for everything),i dont know if i should choose L or M

I live in Asia (16F) where there are NO physical stores that sell any ski gear (Closest is Japan/China and I just pray for good outlets) but I am open to ordering online and paying shipping. I have not planned specifically where to ski but it would most likely be in countries like Sweden, Switzerland etc. my ski trip would be 2027 winter most likely.

As of now, my focus is mainly on searching for pants with a budget of $100-$200; maybe higher if the quality is truly worth the investment. My requirements are for a baggier feel/look that's waterproof! I'm really looking for something to invest in as I'm not getting any taller and "upgrading" isn't really a consideration because $60USD is already so much money (+ shipping) converted to my currency. (If anyone recommends a European brand, I wouldn't have to pay shipping) - I am also travelling to Paris this winter.

I am still looking for recommendations for jacket (preferably a shell) / mittens / helmet / goggles. I'll rent boots and skis and purchase my own when I am better experienced so I will appreciate any advice/recommendations for it.

Side note: Please don't just recommend renting. I am slowly going to buy gear as I go but I was just offered as a birthday gift to get a pair of ski pants this year and I'll be able to get a jacket of choice as a gift next year, months before winter! (: I have actually been skiing before and I'm going for lessons soon.

I've heard the saying "date your skis, marry your boots" many times. In a newish skier (beginner to intermediate). Most of the skis I'm seeing are around the $700-$900 range. I can't imagine "dating" a $700 item. That's about the same price as boots. How are y'all saying date your skis when they cost as much as the boots? Or does that saying mean I should always rent skis?

EDIT: Thanks for all the input. Summary is that I should buy used. Another way to go is to demo a few skis on the mountain till I find ones I like and then buy them. I'm pretty new to this so I want skis that aren't expensive but good enough for me to learn. Once I'm better and can actually tell the difference I'll go the demo route.

Hi everyone.

I need something versatile to use not only for skiing, but also for hiking and trekking, or even as streetwear. The thing is, I'm looking for a third-layer jacket, and the more jackets I look at, the harder it is to decide. I'm looking for a waterproof and breathable third layer, but I have a major dilemma regarding the type of membrane and versatility.

On one hand, I'm looking for something that guarantees total waterproofness for those tough days of blizzards or wet snow, but at the same time breathes well when the activity intensifies or during demanding approach sections. I've seen some very robust, ski-specific options (with Gore-Tex Pro or similar), but the prices are a bit scary, and I'm afraid they might be too rigid or heavy.

On the other hand, I have several 3-layer (3L) jackets on my radar that were initially designed for trekking/mountaineering (specifically the Haglöfs Front Proof II). Aesthetically I like it, it's lightweight, and the price is usually a bit more contained. My question is, does anyone use or has anyone used a 3L trekking jacket for skiing?

Let's see if you can recommend some jackets.

Thanks"

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on which skis and ski length to buy and I’m torn between two models: Blizzard Black Pearl 88 and Nordica Santa Ana 92.

A bit about me:
- 29F
- 155 cm tall, 50 kg
- Intermediate/advanced skier, have been skiing regularly since I was 5 years old
- Ski mainly in Norway and the Alps
- Mostly piste skiing, with occasional off-piste

I haven’t bought new skis in years and have been skiing on an old twin-tip pair for the last few seasons, so I’m definitely long overdue for a proper all-mountain setup.

I currently have two skis I’m considering:

Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Available in 146 cm (currently on sale) or 152 cm

Nordica Santa Ana 92
Available in 150 cm or 155 cm

Which skis do you think would suit me best?

Also, any ski boot recommendations would be appreciated as I’m upgrading everything at once.

Thank you!