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
Hey there, I’ve been looking into getting a new pair of planks for the 2027 season. And I’m in between two (totally different) pairs and wanted to get some feedback and/or experience to help me decide.
I’m in between the 1000 Skis All Mountains and the Moment Deathwish 104s.
A little context: 5’11”, 185lbs, advanced skier, mainly Midwest based but take multiple trips out to Utah/Co/Montana/Cali/etc each year. Mainly free ride and all mountain, groomers, side hits, trees, off-piste, but my park days are behind me.
Right now I ride K2 Mindbender 90s (2022s), I like em but I feel like I found the four corners and want something fresh (and a little wider when I go out west) They lack personality and just aren’t as fun as other skis I’ve tried. More technically-speaking, I find the turn radius to be a bit shallow, they’re chattery at higher speeds, and not a very poppy ski. Great Midwest workhorse pair, but again, just kinda boring and flat.
I rode my buddies Bent 100s for a few laps and found those to be fun, but quite heavy, mushy, and tiring to get some good turns on. Rode my other buddies Armada Strangers which were also fun but I didn’t spend enough time on ‘em to develop a full opinion.
I’ve narrowed it down to these two skis because of extensive reviews and research I’ve done and they both seem to fit my criteria but with totally different personalities. Looking for experience mainly! But open to switching it up all together. Unfortunately my local hills don’t really do demos so I’d be purchasing either of these pairs blind (which I know can be tricky, but I’ve had decent luck in the past doing that, I.e. with my mind benders).
Cheers,
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.
Hiya, im looking to buy a new ski jacket for this coming season. I’ve never bought a new ski jacket before only second hand so I don’t really know what I’m looking for. I am hoping to find a ski jacket that has good waterproofing, either a shell or lightly insulted, I want to be able to wear it as just a regular jacket in the cold aswell so I’m hoping for a more muted colour like navy or grey but preferably not black, also hoping to find something with the elastic hem that you can tighten and loosen as you please and my budget is probably a max of £300. Sorry I know that’s a lot but I’ve been looking and cant really find anything that ticks all of my boxes and just wondering if anyone here knows of anything? Thanks so much for your guys help!!
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?
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