Turning Technique

QuestionDear Cindy, Ive been skiing for about 15 years now (although only a few days per season). I consider myself really still at the intermediate level

boot bindings

QuestionHi Lisa. I am a alpine style ckimber and search and rescue in the csacades of Wash state. I would like to keep the versatility of wearing my plasti

Marker 1200 binding transfer

QuestionI have Marker titanium 1200 glide control binding. Was wanting to know if this would be ok to mount on Volkl Mantra. I can get a wide break for thi

junior race skis

QuestionI just purchased a pair of Dynastar Omeglass Jr. race skis for my daughter.  This is the one with the race-plate. (It costs twice as much as t

ski damage?

QuestionAre my skis damaged if they had the really goopy wax left on all summer? I did that, and I really dont want to damage my skis. Also, how often do I

snowboard waxing?

QuestionHi Im kind of new to snowboarding and had a question about waxing my board. I just bought a brang new board and dont know whether or not I have to

Ski Jobs

QuestionI am a very qualified skier on groomed hills (as i live in Ontario) and would love to work in the ski industry as a career.  The best thing I

How can you tell how well a ski carves?

Questionhow can you tell how fast and well the ski carves. AnswerHi Dustin- Thanks for the question- its a tough one. Are you asking how to tell while in

Jr. Racing Equipment

QuestionMy 11 year old racer is 5 and about 95 lbs.  We recently purchased her a new pair of (older model) volkl p50 136 SL skis that came with Marker

Searching for a ski

QuestionI demo-ed two pairs of skis last season at Alta. I loved them and want to buy them now that theyre a season old and cheaper, but I cant remember w

Head Skis

QuestionI recently purchased a pair of used head skis and the boot size is too small. Is there a way to adjust the mechanics for a larger size boot? Answe

Fitting a ski

QuestionMostly off-trail: powder, crust, wind-packed. Of course somtimes well have to ski trails, so they should function somewhat there too. Mainly Im i

Ski Boots Killing me

QuestionI bought some Salomon sensofit Performa 7.0 with customfit 3D inserts (whatever that means) back in 04. I wore them once and thought I broke both f

old bindings on new skis?

QuestionWe have two pairs of old (80th) skis and not much money.  I just got a great deal on a pair of skis for my 10 year old and am wondering if I c

boots and bindings

QuestionI have been alpine skiing for about 6 years, usually 1-2 weeks per year. Last year I bought my own equipment for the first time, and it was adjuste

oakley VR28 lens

QuestionHowdy- I was wondering if you know, or can find out, what the heck oakley VR28 lens are for goggles?  I see that they have VR28, and also VR28

Getting back into snow skiing...

QuestionI tried snow skiing when I was in Jr High.  It was okay, but I remember having an instructor use me as an example how to snap your safety stra

Skiing Snow Report

QuestionI plan to try skiing at Granada in south of Spain early January. How do I find out what the snow conditions are like?  Is there a web site whi

minimizing risk of injury

QuestionWent skiing for the first time in 30 years (and 4 knee surgeries), and might be hooked. I am still at the Green run level, but imagine I could get

Wide Calf ski boots?

QuestionHello - Not too many years ago I was a very, very good skier.  I last skied about 10 years ago and I have gained a lot of weight since that