pressure on shins when skiing having broken a leg

Questionhi, i got kicked by a horse 2 years ago which resulted in a spiral fracture of my left Tib and Fib.  i havent skiied for 2 years (moderate, fu

Old ski equipment

QuestionI have equipment thats over 20yrs old.  I havent used it in 15yrs.  Its been stored in a carrier since then.  My question is this -

learning to ski at 68

QuestionMy mother in law who is 68 is wanting to join us skiing on a family ski outing. She has never skid before,is accident prone, overweight, in poor ph

Snow Blades / Ski Boards

QuestionHello Ron, I have been skiing on Atomic 120 cm for 4-5 years now. I am planning a trip to CO in March. Will I be able to ski on these skis out west

where to put greese on my bindings.

QuestionHello, and thank you for your time. I guess I alredy asked my question in the subject :) Thank you for your answer! AnswerDear Linda -- There are

skis

Questionis there a diffrence between men and women skis i just bought a pair of atomic beta carv 9.18 skis but found out there a womens ski will this give

Overweight and Skiing

QuestionHello -- Im 55, 56 and weigh 226.  Seventeen years ago, I put down my skis, ending four years of instructing 4-to-8 year olds in skiing. &nbs

New Skis

QuestionHi Ron, I am 46yrs old and live in Perth, Western Australia. I have just spent 10 days in Vail and another 10 days in Park City.Have been skiing on

kids skis

QuestionI would like to buy skis for my daughters.  We ski Deer Valley and Park City for 1-2 weeks a year, They have been skiing for 5 years, Mostly w

Ski recommendation for my daughter

QuestionHi.  Im looking to buy skis and boots for my daughter, but she poses a bit of a dilemma.  My daughter will be 12 in March, but she is app

base waxing and tuning

QuestionAfter hot waxing the base.    How much wax should by scraped off?. for example :  leave a thin layer? , scrape it till there is

p-tex repair

QuestionHi First I would like to thank you on your reply on waxing.  I already ordered Hertel FC 739 race wax. Now if you could help me with this prob

will shorter skis help me on moguls?

QuestionI currently ski in New England; Id call myself advanced intermediate (learned to ski at 21; go about 20 days per year for the past 10 years). Im 42

Hot Boxing snowboards and skis

QuestionHi Ron, I decided to do some research on the internet about hot boxing. I found lots of mixed reviews. Some people (especially who builds them) sa

Size of skis

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Ron, Im an intermediate-advanced skier that skis on mostly groomed/piste. Im 6ft, 180lbs and have been using 178cm skis, however im i

First time, should I ski or snowboard?

QuestionIm going on a ski trip in a couple days for spring break (totally last minute for me so Ive had no time to really prepare) and I was wondering whic

thinking of new skis after 16 years

QuestionHi Ron: I have been skiing off and on for the last 16 years (more years ago) and recently skied at Winter Park Colorado and decided that I would l

Nordica skis

QuestionHey Ron, I demoed Nordicas Speedmachine Mach 2s and was very impressed with the way they keep the tips down, regardless. Getting older, have less i

Skis for ACL laxity

QuestionHi there Great site. I  injured my left ACL about 14 yrs ago and have been skiing since with no problems (or surgery) until last year. I got a

snowboarding

QuestionHi, Im a beginner snowboarder and wanted to know: If I get a mens snowboard can I put womens bindings on it or do they not fit? Answerhi and thank